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Michael J Ellis

Born: London, UK

Biography

Michael Ellis born in East London of Jamaican parentage is a playwright, scriptwriter and lecturer. Ellis began writing articles, book and music reviews for the local and West Indian press whilst still at school. In 1981 he was awarded the best newcomer ACER penmanship Award for Black Writers. Ellis’ stage plays include Chameleon, Temporary Rupture, and Bitter and Twisted.

Productions

Chameleon

Chameleon

Year: 1985

Staged in: Temba Theatre Company; 1972

Bitter 'n Twisted The Ten Commandments of Black Love

Bitter 'n Twisted The Ten Commandments of Black Love

Year: 1994

Staged in: Black Theatre Co-operative; 1979

Sticky Fingers

Sticky Fingers

Year: 1988

Temporary Rupture, A

Temporary Rupture, A

Year: 1988

Staged in: Black Theatre Co-operative; 1979

Publications

Black Plays, ed. Yvonne Brewster

Black Plays, ed. Yvonne Brewster

Year: 1987

Publisher: Methuen Publishing

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