Tag: London
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Burn It Down
I burned the haystack before it had a name — and wrote a play about it. There’s a viral dating method sweeping the internet right now called the “burned haystack.” The premise is elegant in its ruthlessness: if you’re looking for a needle in a haystack, the most efficient strategy isn’t to sort through every…
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“10 First Dates” — London Premiere, 4-Star Reviews, and 3 Award Nominations
I saw my own play for the first time on opening night. Watching something you wrote come to life on a stage while strangers laugh at exactly the right moments is surreal—and one of the most extraordinary things I’ve ever experienced. I was genuinely proud of what this team had made. The Team Laura Shipler…
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Why I Wrote “10 First Dates”
I didn’t set out to write a comedy. I set out to survive a month. In 2015, my fifteen-year marriage ended. What followed were three years of confusion, grief, and the slow, unglamorous work of figuring out who I was without the person I’d built my life around. By 2018, I was ready — or…
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“10 First Dates” Comes to The Etcetera Theatre in London!
March 20–24, 2026 | Women’s Writers Festival I’m thrilled (and slightly terrified, which feels appropriate given the subject matter) to announce that my new play, Ten First Dates, will be produced by Gooper Dust Productions at the Etcetera Theatre from March 20–24, 2026, as part of the Women’s Writers Festival. Yes. It’s really happening. After…
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Sanctuary at The Hope Theatre: A Journey of Impact and Gratitude
The experience of bringing Sanctuary to life at The Hope Theatre has been nothing short of extraordinary. From the first read-through to our opening night, this journey has been filled with challenges, triumphs, and unforgettable moments. And now, as we near the end of our run, I want to reflect on what this production has…
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Help Bring Sanctuary to Life – Support Our Crowdfunding Campaign!
It’s so exciting to officially announce our Crowdfunder campaign for Sanctuary! As many of you know, producing an independent play is both an exhilarating and challenging journey. We’re bringing Sanctuary to the stage this November at The Hope Theatre, and I couldn’t be more pleased. However, to make this production everything it can be, we…
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Announcing the Premiere of Sanctuary at The Hope Theatre, London
I am beyond thrilled to announce that my play Sanctuary will be premiering at The Hope Theatre from 26th to 30th November 2024! This run marks an exciting milestone in Sanctuary‘s journey, and I couldn’t be more grateful for the opportunity to bring this important story to life in one of London’s most intimate and…
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Pet Sitting with TrustedHousesitters: Everything You Need to Know
In 2015, I moved all of my worldly possessions into storage and took off for London to begin my journey as an international pet sitter. Over the next 18 months, I worked remotely while living in 7 different countries and experiencing life like never before. From snowshoeing in the Austrian Alps to strolling through the…
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Longing for Home
Since I haven’t had a home of my own for three years, I have adapted to this nomadic lifestyle. Whether it’s in a hotel room, AirBnB, or one of my host’s homes, I can “feel at home” rather quickly. It’s been essential, really. Otherwise, I would always feel out of sorts, like I didn’t belong…
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Cobblestones PDX
Those of you who are my friends on Facebook already know of my latest obsession. Ever since visiting the Temple of Hackney in London, I’ve been consumed with the idea of bringing Vegan Comfort Food to Portland, as it is most definitely the future.
Christine Rose 