Having co-written this adorable cosy crime series set in Greece and Cyprus, I’m delighted to be able to tell you that it aired on both Channel 5 and UpTV in the same week! Over here in the UK we love our daytime cosy crime, and Channel 5 was happy to oblige, showing the series in its afternoon slots. The US, meanwhile, felt that an 8pm prime-time slot was the best place for this fun, fast paced show. Series one has gone down a storm!
Wistful Thinking writer, Victoria Taylor Roberts, was thrilled to storyline alongside Cork Film’s Emily Corcoran this fun cosy crime feature, which premiered in Everyman Barnet cinema last week (July 2025).
Starring Emily Corcoran, Dora Chrisykou, Peter Andre, Nick Moran and Marina Sirtis and set in Athens, this lighthearted crime story has as many comic moments as it does clues. And, of course, like any feel-good murder mystery, the stars catch their killer in the end.
It doesn’t stop there: later in the year, the UK can look forward to the broadcast of the series on which the film is based. Keep your eyes peeled…..
As you know, Wistful Thinking released its first collection of monologues for mature female actors late last year and we’ve been delighted by the response from reviewers!
“Fantastic and innovative…”
“A very useful book for both actors and directors.”
“A brilliant choice of different monologues to suit of range of women of different ages, class, ethnicity.”
“Although written as a resource for actors, I found that the anthology was like reading a book a short stories. An excellent read.”
“…really feels like it reflects the wealth of knowledge and experience older performers can offer.”
Don’t forget to pick up your copy, either in paperback or as an e-book on Amazon
We think it’s the perfect book to add to your holiday list.
August saw the release of a monologue anthology of mature women, curated by Victoria Taylor Roberts, containing 39 brand new audition pieces written by 14 established and emerging writers from all around the UK. In response to research uncovering that there were no audition monologue resources for older female actors in the UK at present, we decided to make one! The pieces range from 1 – 3 minutes and cater to those aged 40 – 80.
WOMEN ARE LIKE WINE is now available as an Ebook or in paperback on Amazon
…or from the famous Samuel French Bookshop at the Royal Court Theatre and at the brilliant Calder Bookshop opposite the Young Vic!
And finally, thank you peeps for those lovely reviews on Amazon. Keep them coming 🥰
“Really inspiring intro about the value of women over 40 as actors followed by a brilliant choice of different monologues to suit of range of women of different ages, class, ethnicity, plus a very enjoyable read.”
Between the 24th and 30th March the ebook version of the short story collection, Hidden & Other Stories, will be available for 99p.
ALL profits from the sale will go to REFUGE the women and children’s charity.
To grab your copy visit: tinyurl.com/2ym6xnw9
Delighted to say that The Cookie Cutters, in its final lap of the international festival circuit, has been selected once again – this time by the amazing Unrestricted View Film Festival (on our doorstep in North London’s lively, leafy borough of Islington). The team are beyond excited as @UviewFF directly supports the wonderful Hen & Chickens Theatre, one of London’s iconic fringe theatres. Check out Vicky’s interview with James Wren, the festival director, below. And, yep, as always – fingers crossed!
Fantastic News…. We’ve hit the FINALS at the Oaxaca Film Festival in Mexico!!
Not only that, The Cookie Cutters has been selected to be screened as part of the festival’s 10th anniversary celebrations at their beach edition festival later in the month. Thrilled, to say the least!
In other news, we were honoured to have The Cookie Cutters selected for the UK Monthly Film Festival, Barnes Film Festival and Winchester Film Festival, despite not making it to their short lists.
We’re delighted to say that those amazing people from Get Over It Productions have selected to stage our ten minute short, The Cookie Cutters, as part of The Scene collection at West London’s fabulous Tabard Theatre. With the film version already enjoying one festival selection and the stage version having just been aired in Ireland, The Cookie Cutters is enjoying a spurt of success. We’re really looking forward to seeing where the always innovative GOI crew take the piece next.
http://tabardtheatre.co.uk/whats-on/the-scene/
Thrilled to report that The Cookie Cutters is now on it’s way to its twenty-second festival, amongst the esteemed international list: FilmBath, Underwire, Reading, Norwich, Melbourne, Prague, Sydney (twice!) and Athens. Special mention to the folks at The HB Film Festival in Paisley who have been amazing (we love you HB!) #TheHBfilmfestival
It’s been a whirlwind with one selection laurel already under our belts courtesy of the brilliant UK Monthly Film Festival. #UKmonthlyfilmfest
Fingers, toes, corporeal tendons all crosses for us folks. Let’s see if we can get a second selection.
Well, we’ve been busy! The Cookie Cutters has now been submitted to 19 festivals across the UK, Europe and the US. We were proud to be selected for the London Monthly Film Festival and our fingers are crossed for the next bit of good news. Wish us well!
In the meantime, here’s a taste of the good stuff…
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