Digital Resources

ChewBoy Productions: George Bailey on filming theatre shows

Our previous Literary Projects Manager, George Bailey, tells us about what he’s up to these days with his company, ChewBoy Prodcutions. ChewBoy Productions is an award-winning multi-arts production company specialising in theatre, film, digital and working with new voices and at the moment, a lot of their work is focused on filming theatre productions.    …

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WALKING PLAYS: New app bringing London’s streets to life

NEW APP OPENS UP LONDON’S STREETS AS STAGE FOR ACTORS AND PLAYWRIGHTS PLATFORM AIMS TO BUILD COMMUNITY OF ACTORS, PLAYWRIGHTS AND SOUND DESIGNERS   A new app has been developed which is bringing London’s streets to life with drama, crime and romance whilst providing a creative outlet for playwrights, actors and sound designers. ‘Walking Plays’ is …

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300 Thoughts for Theatremakers: Writing for the Screen

In this episode of 300 Thoughts for Theatremakers, Russell Lucas talks to Fraser Robinson, Media Lecturer and International Scripted Drama Consultant, about his theories on what makes a good screenplay. There is lots of great inside knowledge on what studios and channels may be looking for. They also unpack the differences between writing for the …

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The Literary Series: Interviews with Literary Managers, Dramaturgs and New Work Associates – Episode7 Fleur Hebditch, freelance dramaturg and producer

What happens when you submit your script to a Literary Department? What does a Literary Manager do? What’s the difference between a New Work Associate and a Dramaturg?  In this brand new video series from London Playwrights, Kimberley Andrews interviews Literary Managers, Dramaturgs and New Work Associates from theatres across the UK to find out …

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The Literary Series: Interviews with Literary Managers, Dramaturgs and New Work Associates – Episode 6 Tom Wright from The Kiln Theatre

What happens when you submit your script to a Literary Department? What does a Literary Manager do? What’s the difference between a New Work Associate and a Dramaturg?  In this brand new video series from London Playwrights, Kimberley Andrews interviews Literary Managers, Dramaturgs and New Work Associates from theatres across the UK to find out …

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The Literary Series: Interviews with Literary Managers, Dramaturgs and New Work Associates – Episode 5 Josh Elliott from Graeae Theatre

What happens when you submit your script to a Literary Department? What does a Literary Manager do? What’s the difference between a New Work Associate and a Dramaturg?  In this brand new video series from London Playwrights, Kimberley Andrews interviews Literary Managers, Dramaturgs and New Work Associates from theatres across the UK to find out …

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DH Ensemble & Solar Bear: (Un)scripted – a series of short films focused on exploring the possibilities of working with deaf and hearing artists

(Un)scripted is a series of short films focused on exploring the possibilities of working with deaf and hearing artists to use British Sign Language, English and visual storytelling within a theatrical context. The year 2022 was an incredible year for deaf artists, with the rising popularity of sign language across stage and screen. Rose Ayling-Ellis …

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Interview with the writer and director of EDIE (coming soon to Theatre503!)

EDIE by Emma Dawson will be staged at Theatre503 on 23rd and 24th September. An earlier version of the play, titled MUM, was performed as part of the London Playwrights Festival last year so you can imagine our excitement to hear that the play has been developed further and is returning to the stage! We …

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Play Club (our online book club for plays): X+Y+Z=? by Joanne Griffiths

Play Club is our online book club for plays! Read plays, discuss them with the group and write a ten minute play in response to the text! Play Club – an online book club with a twist! As with last year’s Play Club, we’ll be featuring new writing from 3 incredible writers selected from our …

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Extract from The Playwright’s Journey by Jemma Kennedy: What playwrights can learn from working with actors

We’re really excited to share an extract from the exciting new playwriting book by Jemma Kennedy, The Playwright’s Journey: From First Spark to First Night. In this extract, Jemma shares her thoughts on what playwrights can learn from working with actors. The book is available to buy now from Nick Hern Books (scroll down for …

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