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…
On giving your character a voice
Kendall Feaver won a Bruntwood Prize for Playwrighting Judges Award in 2015 for the brilliant THE ALMIGHTY SOMETIMES. She offers a…
On theatre as enquiry
Chinonyerem Odimba was shortlisted for the Bruntwood Prize for Playwrighting in 2015 for WILD IS DE WIND. She offers three…
On telling a theatrical tale
Tim Foley won the Bruntwood Prize for Playwrighting in 2017 for ELECTRIC ROSARY. He interrogates what we mean by theatrical…
On redrafting and submissions
Frances Poet's play GUT was shortlisted for the Bruntwood Prize for Playwriting in 2015. She offers a checklist for your…
A dramaturg's guide to redrafting
The Royal Exchange Theatre's dramaturg has worked on countless plays with hundreds of playwrights in her career. Here is her…
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 stage-worthiness
Lizzie Nunnery is a scriptwriter and songwriter, working in theatre, radio and film. Here she offers some essential reflections on…
On form, content and structure
James Fritz won a Judges Award at the Bruntwood Prize for Playwrighting 2015 for his play PARLIAMENT SQUARE. Here he…
On lively interactions
Simon Longman's play RAILS was shortlisted for the Bruntwood Prize for Playwrighting in 2015. He delivers a rich resource on…