Breadspotting

Original Historical Fiction

In the East End of London in 1856, a gang of delivery drivers at a family owned bakery take on a big firm moving into the area with bad bread and strong-arm tactics. Think Peaky Blinders meets Victorian Bakers.

Act 1, Scene 1: Cold Open

At the stables behind the Bappery, shocking news arrives and the Bappers spring into action.

Act 1, Scene 3: The Manager

We meet Nathaniel Femster, the hapless manager over Big Tony and his goons.

Act 1, Scene 4: The Bappers Return

We meet Tim Roarke, the owner of the Bappery, as he arrives for the morning. The Bappers return from battle with their fallen comrade.

Act 1, Scene 5: Parkour

Yunus is intercepted by Billy, who brings bad news. Thoughts begin to swirl.

Act 1, Scene 6: The Spiders' Lair

Femster has to explain things to the directors. They are not pleasant people.

Act 1, Scene 7: Solidarity Builds

The Bappers run their morning deliveries. Word of what has happened to Dapper begins to spread.

Act 1, Scene 8: Self Interested

Statham has luncheon with his father.

Act 1, Scene 9: Accounting

Tansy sorts the numbers, and Tim makes a decision.

Act 1, Scene 10: The Dodgy Guy

Big Tony takes the reaming-out to his team.

Act 1, Scene 11: Summit Meeting

The Bappers finally have time to make a plan. One is made.

Act 1, Scene 12: Cooked Books

Hiram is frustrated, and uncovers evidence of perfidy.

Act 1, Scene 13: An Offer You Should Refuse

We finally meet the often-mentioned Uncle Milton.