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


Redrafting- by Royal Exchange Dramaturg Suzanne Bell

What works for you?  I want to start this document by stating, categorically, that there is no right way or wrong way to re-drafting, there…


REPOST- WEEK TEN- Redrafting and Submitting with Frances Poet

During this public health emergency, the safety and wellbeing of our staff, artists, audiences and families comes first. We have been exploring ways in which…


REPOST- Online Workshop with Simon Stephens

On Tuesday 17 March 2015 the Bruntwood Prize hosted a live online workshop with award-winning playwright Simon Stephens on the subject ‘Dramatic Action’. Watch it…


REPOST: WEEK NINE- Thinking Theatrically with Lizzie Nunnery

During this public health emergency, the safety and wellbeing of our staff, artists, audiences and families comes first. We have been exploring ways in which…


REPOST: Online Workshop with Dawn Walton on Dialogue and Subtext

On Tuesday 28 April 2015 The Bruntwood Prize hosted a livestream online workshop with Dawn Walton on DIALOGUE AND SUBTEXT. This workshop with award-winning director…


REPOST: WEEK SIX – Tim Foley- What is a Theatrical Story?

During this public health emergency, the safety and wellbeing of our staff, artists, audiences and families comes first. We have been exploring ways in which…


REPOST: Winsome Pinnock- archive workshop and new panel event

Coronavirus has been affecting us all, but some groups of people are feeling it more than others. As the world starts to un-pause and we…


REPOST- Jo Clifford- archive workshop on Imagery, Metaphor and Meaning

Coronavirus has been affecting us all, but some groups of people are feeling it more than others. Jo Clifford’s translation of THE HOUSE OF BERNARDA…