Royal Pigion Mail

A comedy set in a post office using carrier pigeons in the run-up to a debate on whether to keep the pigeon post alive or not. Tensions run high between two employees on opposing sides of the debate, as the very fate of pigeon mail is in the balance. Come on down to help save our pigeon mail (or do it in), this short play invites us into a novel yet familiar world.

Royal Pigeon Mail is a quirky little play with some fun ideas and flashes of wit, but it never quite takes flight in the way you hope it will.

The direction was fine—steady, competent, but not exactly groundbreaking. The set was simple but effective: a desk with files, a phone, a few boxes, and a lectern for the debate. Nothing flashy, but it did the job.

Lighting was mostly static, with just a handful of cues adding a bit of variety for the eye. Sound was consistent throughout—no mics, minimal tracks, and the occasional pigeon effect for flavour. It worked, even if it wasn’t especially memorable.

The writing was witty in places and clearly has potential. But the pacing sagged in parts, and a few unnecessary tangents crept in. The bones of a really strong play are here—it just needs tightening to keep the energy up and the audience locked in.

Performances were a bit uneven. Some characters felt cartoonish, leaning into caricature rather than depth, while others lacked the emotional weight needed to make us truly care. That said, there were moments of sharp delivery that hinted at what the show could be if everything clicked.

Royal Pigeon Mail is a playful piece with clever ideas and occasional sparks of humour. With some tightening and stronger character work, it could really soar. For now, it hovers somewhere in between.