Introduction


We will use this page to share provocations, tips, tutorials and advice all with the aim of helping you shape and develop your writing practice. Each resource approaches things from their writers own perspective – so take from each one what you like!

Writing resources

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Q&A with Alistair McDowall

Alistair McDowall was one of the winners of the 2011 Bruntwood Prize for Playwriting and his play BRILLIANT ADVENTURES is currently in development at the…
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The Bruntwood Roadshow Writer’s Manifesto: what should writers be writing about today?

Through October and November 2012, 4 playwrights travelled 2747 miles across the UK, spending 53 hours on the road, in the air, or on a…
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Trailer for the 2013 Bruntwood Prize for Playwriting

We caught up with past Bruntwood Prize winners to see how the UK’s biggest playwriting competition changed their life…
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Sarah Frankcom on ‘What Makes A Good Play?’

Bruntwood Prize for Playwriting 2011 Judge and Royal Exchange Artistic Director Sarah Frankcom explains what she looks for in a new play:
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Vivienne Franzmann in The Times

Viv Franzmann, winner of the Bruntwood Prize for Playwriting 2008 for MOGADISHU, was interviewed by The Times about her experience of being shortlisted for the…
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Q&A with Andrew Sheridan

Andy Sheridan was a winner of the Bruntwood Prize for Playwriting 2008 with his play WINTERLONG, which went on to be produced in The Studio…
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What Makes A Great Play? Podcast Episode

What Makes a Great Play? – Bruntwood Prize Panel Discussion In partnership with Times+, playwrights David Eldridge, Rebecca Lenkiewicz and Roy Williams and Artistic Director…
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Simon Stephens Speech ahead of 2011 Bruntwood Prize

Playwright Simon Stephens was announced as the Chair of the Judges for the Bruntwood Prize for Playwriting 2011. You can read a copy of his…
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