Chequered Flags to Chequered Futures

<p><strong>New revised 2020 version</strong></p><p><em>Chequered Flags to Chequered Futures</em> tells the true story of Chris Gilfoy, the Rookie’s World Champion Banger Racer in 2000.</p><p>In 2006 Chris was being driven along a public road in a powerful BMW by a racing friend. She was thought to be driving at 90 mph in a 30 limit. None were wearing seatbelts and, unknown to Chris, the driver was uninsured. Disastrously, they crashed into a wall, narrowly avoiding killing another driver. The consequences for all three in the car were life changing in very different ways.</p><p>The play tells the fast-paced story through the words of Chris and his family with great opportunities for imaginative ensemble work. In a parallel strand of powerful monologues, Jane (the mother of the driver) tells her story of the aftermath of the accident.<strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Suitable for:</strong> Key Stage 3/4/5, BTEC, A-Level to adult</p><p><strong>Duration: </strong>60 minutes approximately</p><p><strong>Cast:</strong> 5 female, 3 male, 3 female/male</p><p><strong>“Mark beautifully crafts and weaves the story of the three friends and cleverly integrates some stunning monologues.” </strong><em>Tim Ford: Artistic Director Garrick Theatre, Litchfield</em></p>