An annoying eerie parrot is the unlikely driving force in a new black comedy thriller dealing with domestic violence.

Start Square is penned by Sharon Colpman, the creator and Executive Producer of “Make it Write”, a group dedicated to staging new plays. It delves into the lonely world of Arthur Watt haunted by the domestic violence of a past marriage. He throws the dice to try to win life’s game of Snakes and Ladders but where will it lead?

“I am looking at domestic violence in an elderly relationship and domestic violence against men,” explains Sharon.