Theatre seems to have a constant loop of classic plays being shown, with our love of Shakespeare never wavering. But with these stories being told a hundred times over, is it possible for a theatre-maker to take the play and tell us something new? Shakespeare is usually a person’s first introduction to theatre when you find …
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How do you create theatre for people who are too often ignored in this industry? Read Editor Jennifer Richards’ Q&A with director Fauve Alice to find out… Spare Tyre are a theatre company that produce bold and powerful performances that not only includes, but are driven by those who are usually voiceless when it comes …
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A short six months ago, I started (trying) to write plays. Being a novice in any industry is daunting, particularly when it’s one you really want to get into. And it’s so easy to let that fear stop you from trying at all, especially when you know there’s a million other people trying to get …
What happens when you bring the creepy and the chilling to theatre? Or how you frighten an audience on a low-budget? Read Editor Jennifer Richards’ Q&A with the London Horror Festival to find out… Halloween – the perfect time for carving pumpkins, finding the best scary costume and… going to the theatre? Horror may not …
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Writing can be something many prefer to do alone, but for others, being able to share ideas and feedback with fellow playwrights is an important part of creating a play. So today we’re taking a look at how to make the most out of workshops… Often trying to create a play just sitting on your own at …
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With today being World Mental Health Day, Editor Jennifer Richards takes a look at the toll being a playwright can have on your mental health, especially in an industry that seems to value the ‘tortured artist’. The ‘tortured artist’ idea is one that has been around since the Romantics. The idea that out of great …
Ever wondered what goes into a one-person theatre show? Or how to get the guts to perform your work? Read Editor Jennifer Richards’ Q&A with Nicole Henriksen to find out… Writers performing their own work is a type of theatre I’ve always been scared of entering. As a playwright, I love hiding behind my laptop, …
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On this new series Pathways To Playwriting, Editor Jennifer Richards is looking at different routes into the theatre industry and becoming a playwright. First up: playwriting awards! Entering playwriting competition can seem like a mystical world sometimes – what are the judges looking for? Will my play even get read? And what actually happens if you win? …
Saying we live in turbulent political times is probably a bit of an understatement, with the fractures in our society being more prevalent than ever. But great work has come from exploring these issues and, with it being International Literacy Day, we thought who better to recommend the best plays to read at the moment …
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Ever wondered how the NT decides what plays to put on? And how a new writer finds a home for their work? Read our Q&A with Sam Sedgman to find out… Theatre is not just something that occurs within the four walls of the auditorium, and often means more than just being a nice evening out …
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