Masters in Screenwriting from Birkbeck University in 2023.with Distinction
Amygdala Published by Oberon and performed in the Print Room- play for 3 actors 1f and 2 m 90 minutes
‘Amygdala’ contains some forceful, bone-shaking writing. Alexander (who also directs) keeps her powder dry until the final moments, and when she finally unleashes hell, it packs quite a wallop. Time OUt
"Fiercely compelling...Geraldine Alexander's first play is a must see. Meaty, articulate and well-informed writing; coupled with stylish, subtle and fluid direction." UK Theatre Web
Current Projects for Theatre
Beatrice and Benedick- a play for 2 actors Everything Shakespeare ever said about love.
Beatrice and Benedict have ‘history.’ They’ve fought a fierce attraction to each for years. Their relationship with each other in their thirties has resulted in plenty of blood blood under the bridge. Now seasoned by middle age, they’re adamant that love won’t ever trap them! Yet some magic is in the air…Will this lead to another epic battle of hearts and wits?
Quiet Women - Commissioned by Marylebone theatre with Lucy Bailey directed , for production 2025
Sold as a safe sedative and sleeping pill for pregnant women, Thalidomide went on to maim 20,000 children and killed 80,000. This is a play about the women who took on the pharmaceutical industry.
Accidental Life - a comedy about grief and loss.
The Book and the Brotherhood -has had a workshop produced by Bath Theatre Royal and is supported by the Murdoch Estate.
An adaptation of Iris Murdoch’s most personal novel, which was shortlisted for the 1987 Booker prize, delves into the secrets and desires of a group of friends whilst dissecting a culture that has lost control of its destiny.
Waiting for the Dawn - 1917 fictional tale about choices- how a family tree can grow in unexpected ways. 1917 play for 3 actors
Perkin Warbeck - John Ford with additions by G Alexander
Current Projects for Screen
Early Morning Run - a 6 minute short film directed by Rosa Crompton completed and submitting for festivals
Three Days in July - a three part TV series, this drama is set in 1974 in Cyprus at the time of the coup. Treatment and 1 episode
The Apple tree - a short film about the last memories of an old soldier. Full Script
Grace and Favour - a feature film about Marion Crawford - governess to the royal family. Full Script
ShrewElla - a comedy drama about friendship set in the 1980s Full Script
For Sorrow and for Joy- a feature drama about love and loss and redemption, set in Dundee Full Script
The Way Home - TV Series follows a mother and daughter as they travel through time and pace to find where they belong
Spears Cleaver and Gunn - Regency drama series about 3 resourceful dangerous Housekeepers – Dora Spears leads a group of three housekeepers in getting revenge on the Aristos they supposedly serve. Fast dangerous and fun. Episode breakdown and treatment opening pages.
Running - a comedy series co written with Georgia Pritchett
For writing and directing enquiries you can contact me using the form on the website
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