On character
Cheryl Martin is a director with a wide-ranging background in writing, including as writer-in-residence at Oldham Coliseum and Contact Theatre.…
On making history
David Edgar is a renwoned British playwright of over sixty works published and performed all over the world. He writes…
Working with story on stage
Duncan Macmillan is an award-winning theatre director and writer of LUNG, EVERY BRILLIANT THING and 2071. He won a prize at the inaugural…
The well-made play and the play made well
Essayist and critic Maddy Costa reflects on the history of form, structure and systems of power as they unfold on…
On scene and action
Ben Musgrave's PRETEND YOU HAVE BIG BUILDINGS won first prize in the inaugural Bruntwood Prize for Playwrighting. The play was…
Create your own stage - what does this mean?
To mark the 10th anniversary of the Prize, Bruntwood and the Royal Exchange Theatre have commissioned the acclaimed photographer Simon…
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…
Interrogating theatrical form
We are excited to bring you a series of provocations, tips & tutorials from leading playwrights to shape your writing…
Essay: A family affair
Jacqueline Saphra's play THE NOISES was longlisted for the Bruntwood Prize for Playwrighting in 2017. Daughter Tamar, a director and…
On getting started
Royal Exchange Theatre Dramaturg Suzanne Bell guides us through some of the questions and challenges that come up for writers…