Scottish Society of Playwrights

Later, as Development Executive for BBC Scotland Drama, he supported many SSP members on TV writing projects, working with waspish humour, honed dramatic instincts and a warmth rarely found in TV drama departments.

That warmth and generosity of spirit is Clive's legacy.

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Co-manager of HIV charity @tht.org.uk in Scotland, Clive passionately advocated on health, well-being and LGBTQI+ issues, touching lives beyond the theatre world, with his beloved Suki the silky in tow.

Clive moved to Glasgow in 2003 to work as Story Editor on
BBC Scotland soap River City.

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A photograph of Clive King, a man with short hair wearing a formal black jacket and tie, in front of green leafy trees.

We marked with sadness the death this week of Dublin-born playwright Clive King, a long-standing SSP member.

An accomplished journalist, playwright and lyricist, Glasgow-based Clive collaborated with composer Hillary Brooks on many projects, including 'Wee Free' for
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Hello, Playwrights and theatre colleagues. We have made it to Bluesky.

The SSP is Scotland's theatre writer's union. We develop and promote the interests and craft of professional #playwrights and #playwriting within Scottish theatre.

Give us a follow or tag us so we can find you!

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