A NOVEL, A ONE-WOMAN SHOW OR A TV SHOW IN DEVELOPMENT

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One hot Shabbat evening at sunset, a thirty-something, size 14 British woman meets a toned, tanned 28 year-old Israeli lifeguard on Tel Aviv Beach.

 

In just one hour, everything changes: her summer of existential self-doubt set amidst crumbling sub-lets transforms into one of sunset adventures, secret meet-ups and almost-naked night swimming. Until, unexpectedly, the fantasy comes crashing down, like a big wave on the infamous Gordon Beach rocks.

 

The Lifeguard Diaries is the jaw-dropping, chronological story of a summer that changed a woman's life.

Inspired by real life events, it's written in a first-person, confessional style, full of eye-wincing comedy and wry observations. Early readers have compared the text to the chick-lit legend that is Bridget Jones’s Diary, as well as award-winning contemporary British TV shows Catastrophe (Channel 4) and Fleabag (BBC).

 

The story could turn into a summer romance novel that takes Tel Aviv into the hearts of the Jewish community and beyond, or it could be developed into a one-woman theatre show or TV series for Israeli TV. Natalie is still working out the future for this piece, which is loved by olim and native Israelis alike.

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To request a sample or discuss a collaboration, please email Natalie by clicking here.

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In the mean time, here is some praise from the sold-out live readings she has given at Golden Sun Kombucha in Tel Aviv…

 

Praise for The Lifeguard Diaries

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“I really loved it. Went to the beach the following day and it's all I could think about.” 

– Mia S, Tel Aviv

 

“Tonight was truly amazing! You painted such a vivid story in my mind with your words and delivery that I could easily listen to it again and again. It was nothing but brilliant.”

– Rachel F, Tel Aviv

 

“Natalie, thank you again for letting me share in your fabulous fabulousness! I'm sure I can speak for all when I say a very, very well done! 😘every time I look or hear from the lifeguards now I think of you” Rochelle Samuels, Tel Aviv

 

“I loved your event, was really laughing so much”

Nat N, Tel Aviv

 

“Congrats on a brilliant performance. It was a fab evening and thoroughly entertaining. Even if it has reminded me of how terrible men are! You should be very proud of yourself.” 

Lucy A, Tel Aviv

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"It's a miserable day today in Tel Aviv. My roof is leaking, I'm freezing – It's the perfect day to snuggle up on the sofa with a copy of The Lifeguard Diaries and a cup of tea and laugh out loud while I'm reminded of the hot summers we all love in this city. Pretty sure it would be a best-seller if you finish it!"

Sarah G, Tel Aviv and London

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