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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… -
Development Diary: James McDermott on his play's next steps
James McDermott's play TIME AND TIDE was long-listed for the Bruntwood Prize for Playwriting in 2017. He updates us on… -
Five essential playwriting tips
How do you write a great play? Renowned dramatist and teacher Stephen Jeffreys lays out five things to think about,… -
On writing for a live audience
Theatre critic and academic Catherine Love considers how far an audience should be alive in the playwright’s thinking. -
Creating the world of your play
We are excited to bring you a series of provocations, tips & tutorials from leading playwrights to shape your writing… -
A scenic checklist
We are excited to bring you a series of provocations, tips & tutorials from leading playwrights to shape your writing… -
Simon Stephens & Vivienne Franzmann in conversation
Vivienne Franzmann won the Bruntwood Prize for Playwriting in 2008 for her play MOGADISHU. The play is now being produced…
Writing Resources
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.
