Essay: Finding the words
Arts journalist and academic Catherine Love on why she writes about theatre and new ways of seeing the stage.
Essay: Adventure time
Playwright and Senior Dramaturg at the National Theatre Stewart Pringle gives us notes on magic boxes and the transporting power…
Development Diary: Tim Foley on writing in isolation
We are exploring ways in which we can all remain connected and optimistic during the Covid-19 pandemic. Tim Foley won…
Essay: Give us something to talk about
Megan Vaughan is a writer, researcher and author of all things theatre. She discusses the theatre that makes her want…
On making history
David Edgar is a renwoned British playwright of over sixty works published and performed all over the world. He writes…
Daniel York Loh: Why I write
British East Asian actor, writer, filmmaker and musician Daniel York Loh considers the responsibility of theatre-makers to the work and…
On getting started
Royal Exchange Theatre Dramaturg Suzanne Bell guides us through some of the questions and challenges that come up for writers…
Development Diary: James McDermott on his play's next steps
James McDermott's play TIME AND TIDE was long-listed for the Bruntwood Prize for Playwriting in 2017. He updates us on…
Five essential playwriting tips
How do you write a great play? Renowned dramatist and teacher Stephen Jeffreys lays out five things to think about,…
Simon Stephens speech launching the Bruntwood Prize for Playwriting 2011
Playwright Simon Stephens has been announced as the Chair of the Judges for the Bruntwood Prize for Playwriting 2011. Stephens'…