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…
Essay: A call to arms
9 MONTHS TO BIRTH YOUR PLAY is a series of essays that explore wellbeing and psychology in playwriting, and was…
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…
101 Notes on Playwriting
Mark Ravenhill has been diving into his playwriting practice and sharing his very best tips through his 101 Notes on…
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…
On togetherness
Together used to seem like a simple word. Freelance arts journalist, theatre critic and academic Catherine Love gives the idea…