James Fritz on his last minute decision to enter
James Fritz won a Judges Award at the Bruntwood Prize for Playwrighting 2015 for his play PARLIAMENT SQUARE. He talks…
Chloe Todd Fordham visits the Kenyon Institute Playwrights Conference
Chloe Todd Fordham won a Judges Award at Bruntwood Prize for Playwriting 2015 for her play SOUND OF SILENCE. This…
Alan Harris on crafting his Bruntwood Prize-winning play
Alan Harris won a Judges Award at the Bruntwood Prize for Playwrighting 2015 for his play HOW MY LIGHT IS…
On making a deal with the audience
What makes a play a play? Sami Ibrahim considers six aspects of the concept of 'liveness'.
On concentration / procrastination
A selection of guides and recipes to re-inspire you, give time for creative thought, and tie you to your desk…
Nine ways to find your way (back) to writing
Since winning the Bruntwood Prize for Playwriting in 2015, Kendall Feaver's relationship with writing has been turbulent. In an attempt…
Letters to an emerging playwright
What might a director look for in my work? What might excite a director to bring their creativity to a…
Essay: Plays to save the world
The Bruntwood Prize for Playwriting places value on playwrights’ intelligent, focused urgency and compassionate understanding. This is the moment for…
Chris Urch visits the Kenyon Institute Playwrights Conference
Playwright Chris Urch, who won a Judge's Award at the Bruntwood Prize for Playwriting 2013 for his play THE ROLLING…
Dear Writer: A letter to you from Hassan Abdulrazzak
This letter is addressed to a specific group of writers and theatre makers, namely those who have arrived to the…