DAVID K. BARNES - WRITER
  • What Can I Do For You?
  • Audio Work
    • Wooden Overcoats
    • Drayton Trench
    • Other productions
  • Stage Work
    • The Awkward Ghost
    • Birthday Suit
    • Games of Love and Chance
    • Timothy
  • About Me
  • News
  • Reviews
  • Credits
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A sitcom about rival undertakers
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A globetrotting comedy adventure in 6 parts
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An immersive family adventure serial
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David is the creator of the critically acclained podcast sitcom Wooden Overcoats. 
His stage plays include the Offie nominated Birthday Suit, Games of Love and Chance, 
and the internationally produced Timothy. He also runs a script reading service,
​providing professional feedback and development of writers' work.
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"Significant moment in British radio comedy" - The Daily Telegraph (Wooden Overcoats)
"As good, if not better, than any Radio 4 offering" - The Observer (Wooden Overcoats)
"Inspired comedy" - The Times (Wooden Overcoats)
"Like Alan Ayckbourn for millennials" - The Guardian (Birthday Suit)
"Clashes Noel Coward with Edward Albee to profound effect" - The Stage (Birthday Suit​)
"David K. Barnes' writing is absolutely fantastic" - A Younger Theatre (Pint-Sized)
"Wonderfully humorous" - British Theatre Guide (The Awkward Ghost)
"A positive crowd pleaser" - The Public Reviews (Games of Love and Chance)
"Blissfully funny" - WhatsOnStage (Timothy)
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