Tom Machell

Tom Machell is an award-winning playwright, screenwriter, and performer from Newcastle upon Tyne. A BAFTA Connect member, he writes funny, emotionally resonant stories that explore class, masculinity, grief, and relationships with warmth, wit, and humanity. His debut play, Ticker, premiered at the Edinburgh Fringe before transferring to Alphabetti Theatre, Northern Stage, and London's Turbine Theatre, and was later published by PlayDead Press. His latest play, Toast F**k, directed by Tessa Walker, continues his exploration of contemporary relationships through a distinctive blend of comedy and emotional honesty.  

Alongside his theatre work, he is the co-writer and star of the twice award-nominated BBC Radio 4 sitcom Tom and Lauren Are Going OOT with Lauren Pattison and Julian Clarey. His screenwriting has received international recognition, with A Spoonful winning Best Short Script at the UK Film Festival, Los Angeles Motion Picture Film Festival, and Changing Face International Film Festival. Tom is also a member of the award-winning comedy group zazU, whose original work has enjoyed multiple sell-out runs at the Edinburgh Fringe and Soho Theatre.  As an ambassador for Suicide&Co, Tom's work is informed by lived experience, finding humour and hope in life's most difficult moments.