Big Yellow Taxi - A 'Green' Thriller

Douglas Mitchell is a young, up-and-coming "Green" politician standing for The Environment Party. An outspoken campaigner and whistleblower on ecological issues he becomes a marked man under investigation by a secret Government agency. Framed and jailed for arson he is helped by an investigative journalist who himself becomes the target. This is a fast moving thriller set against a backdrop of pressing ecological issues. Through varied characters and an exciting storyline it gives a realistic insight into the way that the environment, power and corruption may be inextricably interwoven and can affect our lives.

Cast : 30 (mostly variable m/f) + crowd. Some doubling possible. Suggested Age Range : 11 to 16 or older. Running Time : 75 minutes. Set : Various locations, exterior and interior. Can be done simply with lighting and movable props or there is scope to present it more ambitiously.