105 ROYAL AVENUE – Victoria Armstrong (Launch Pad)
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| Title: | 105 ROYAL AVENUE |
| Logline: | In the dangerous conflict zone of 1979 Belfast, a strong willed punk strives against persecution to create her own nightclub. A safe haven for her misfit friends who, united by their love of music and fashion, are desperate to escape the violence and despair of their war torn city and find their own place to belong. |
| Pitch: | PRIDE meets GOOD VIBRATIONS |
| Writer: | Victoria Armstrong |
| Genre: | Comedy | Drama | Period |
| Why to Read: | Straight from the opening scene, we have such a clear view of the protagonist who’s buried in her work not noticing as a bomb squad operates outside. We immediately understand and the chaotic, turbulent world we’re diving into. It’s set up with skill and humor, establishing a tone and voice that brings the reader into the heart of everyday life in terror-laden Belfast, without ever giving into despair – a major theme of this inspiring story. By creating layered, outsider characters and giving them a clear, sky-high goal in opening a gay club in a heavily religious city, the writer dares you not to root for these crazy kids and their dreams. This is the rare feel-good period drama that feels effortlessly modern. |
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