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Archie Wilson

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Born

in Lowestoft, The United Kingdom

Website

https://www.mr-murder.com

Genre

Crime, Horror, Science Fiction

Influences

Asimov, Clarke, Khaled Hossini, Shakespeare

Member Since

April 2018

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Archie Wilson (born 1947) is a British playwright, author, poet, actor, and director whose creative life has spanned several decades and crossed multiple artistic disciplines. Although he is continually amused by the fact that he wakes up each morning “still in the land of the living,” Archie remains driven by a lifelong curiosity for storytelling and the power of performance. Interestingly, he didn’t begin writing until his forties, a turning point that proved, as he often jokes, that there is always hope for anyone who dreams of putting pen to paper.

Since that late but passionate beginning, Archie has built a distinguished body of work that includes pantomimes, interactive murder mysteries, one-act plays, variety show skits, full-length p Archie Wilson (born 1947) is a British playwright, author, poet, actor, and director whose creative life has spanned several decades and crossed multiple artistic disciplines. Although he is continually amused by the fact that he wakes up each morning “still in the land of the living,” Archie remains driven by a lifelong curiosity for storytelling and the power of performance. Interestingly, he didn’t begin writing until his forties, a turning point that proved, as he often jokes, that there is always hope for anyone who dreams of putting pen to paper.

Since that late but passionate beginning, Archie has built a distinguished body of work that includes pantomimes, interactive murder mysteries, one-act plays, variety show skits, full-length plays, and published books. Many of his theatrical pieces, known for their imagination and humour, are available through Lazy Bee Scripts and continue to be performed by groups across the UK and beyond. His experience extends far beyond writing alone; Archie has spent years acting, directing, and stage-managing interactive productions, including professional work with Murder 57, one of the UK’s leading companies in immersive murder mystery entertainment. His knowledge of performance and character work deeply informs his writing, giving each story a sense of timing, personality, and theatrical flair.

Alongside his theatrical output, Archie has published several books, including Ten Peculiar Tales, How to Write a Pantomime, and most recently the children’s fantasy adventure Five Kids and a King. Whether crafting whimsical stories for young readers or shaping complex interactive mysteries for the stage, he approaches each project with a blend of experience, wit, and creative joy.

Now retired, Archie continues to write and create with the same enthusiasm that sparked his career decades ago. His work reflects a lifetime of dedication to storytelling; imaginative, humorous, and always rooted in his love for bringing characters and worlds to life. ...more

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	Five kids and a King: Five children stumble on an amazing adventure and discover that they are the only ones who can save King Arthur from Morganna! it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 13 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	How to write a Pantomime it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 2 ratings — published 2011	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Ten Peculiar Tales really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 1 rating — published 2011	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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	Cinderella.....the Panto! 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings — published 2011	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Robin Hood....the Panto!! 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings — published 2011	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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