characters Flashcards
Mark Wheeller
successful British playwright
middle class
senior (in his 60s)
after the tragic end to Daniel’s life Mark was contacted to lead on writing a verbatim play.
Mark conducted interviews with family, friends and organisation that knew Dan. the lines and characters which are featured in this play.
Izzy Forrester
izzy was Dan’s Drama teacher at Archbishop Tenison CE high school in Croydon.
taught at a middle-class faith school. we could assume that she too of similar social class and ideological values.
the first person to reach out to Mark Wheeller with Dan’s parents’ consent.
Izzy Forrester, become one of the first Trustees of the DSM foundation.
Daniel Spargo-Mabbs
16-year-old when he died
from Croydon
attend Archbishop Tension CE high school in Croydon.
was in year 12 and attended this school since year 7.
christan
Dan was a bright, articulate and popular student
loved playing guitar, drama and sports.
played a big role in his school community - played in the band for the school shows - as well as his church. he also ran errands for the elderly to whom he delivered to on his daily paper round.
Dan passed away from multiple organ failure three days after taking ecstasy at a rave in Hayes on 17th january 2014.
Fiona
as Dan’s mum, Fiona worked closely with Mark during the creation of ‘i love you mum’ and felt responsible in having his story heard.
a devout christian
middle class
married to Tim
two sons - jacob and Daniel
middle aged (in her 40s)
a retired teacher
well-spoken, strong-willed women confidently public speaks.
she was awarded an OBE in the 2023 New Year Honours List for her work with young people.
Tim
since 2014, joint founded and ran a drugs education charity, the Daniel Spargo-Mabbs foundation.
a devout christian
middle class
married to Fiona
two sons - jacob and daniel
middle aged (in his 40s)
quiet and reserved
originally concerned about the possibility of the play sharing a misleading account of Dan.
Jacob
brother to daniel
jacobs was 18 years old when Dan died
described as being mature and ‘always together’
shared the same sense of humour
was shocked to learn of his brother’s drug experiences.
struggled to settle in at university after Dan’s death.
had a Christian upbringing but now a non-believer in his adult years.
Alice
school friends with Dan since 7 but became closer in later years.
shared the same music interests and attended gigs with Dan.
socialised with Dan outside school.
didn’t attend to the rave Dan collapsed at.
consumed drugs regularly and introduced Dan to MDMA at another event in October before the last rave.
got a hard time from friends / police and outsiders. she was blamed for Dan’s death and his change in character.
Jenna
attended the same school as Dan.
2 school years younger than Dan
Daniel’s girlfriend when he died.
didn’t attend the rave.
just turned 15 years old when the incident took place.
studious and mature.
Kate
Jenna and Archie’s mum
close to Dan’s family and felt to void of Daniel passing.
similar age and social class Dan’s parents.
archie
Jenna’s brother
older than Jenna and in the same school year as Dan.
very protective of his sister.
also close to Dan and his family
connie
close friends with Dan from year 7 but grew apart in sixth form.
socialised regularly outsider of school and attended parties together.
shared friendly banter with Dan and was playful with each other.
hope
close from year 7
often spent time outside school together
first girlfriend in early years of secondary school.
shared drama class together
drifted after year 11 as Dan’s circle of friends changed.
Megan
attended same school as Dan
close to Daniel at school and shared a lot of classes and clubs with him.
shared friendly banter with Dan and was playful with each other.
didn’t attend rave.
grew apart in sixth form.
caroline
jacob’s girlfriend at the time of Dan’s death.
noticed Dan’s behaviour before the rave was out of character
George
a close friend until year 11 with Dan.
socialised with Dan outside of school parties.
didn’t attend the rave
was demanded by police to come in questioning.
