Robert Rigby began his career as a journalist, then spent several years in the music business as a songwriter and session musician.
Around this time Rigby also wrote the Rock Star musical, based on the Nativity story.
He has become an established young people’s playwright, and his award-winning work with youth theatre companies has been seen in Britain, Europe, the US and Africa.
(film) and Goal II, and his scripts for television include the long-running BBC children’s drama series, Byker Grove.
Rigby also co-wrote the Boy soldier series of books with Andy McNab.