Get Your Play on is a podcast for playwrights and theatre makers who want to know more about getting their play produced on the professional stage. In each episode, they talk to the people who decide what gets made: from artistic directors to producers, programmers, and theatre companies. The podcast is a fantastic resource for writers …
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After the success of the launch of our Zoom workshops in 2020, we’re excited to bring you a selection of courses to take you into 2021! Whilst we’d love to see you in person again soon (and when the time comes when we can run live events and courses again, we’ll be straight in there), …
London Playwrights’ Workshop: NEW Zoom Workshops Read More »
THANK YOU! We hope you’re doing well during this challenging year. We just wanted to take a moment to say thank you and to let you know how grateful we are for your continued support, which is needed more than ever during these turbulent times. Whether you are paying member, an avid opportunities follower, or an …
COMBATTING COVID-19 WITH CULTURE: WORLD’S FIRST MULTIMEDIA THEATRE DISCOVERY PLATFORM LAUNCHED. Thespie showcases over 1000 theatre shows & resources from across the globe: filmed performances, livestreams, podcasts, artist talks, educational resources and more Headline Details: Thespie brings together world-class arts offerings across video & streaming, audio, ebooks, and educational resources for children and adults. Launched …
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UK independent production company Red Planet Pictures and ITV, are due to hold the next phase of their bi-annual writing competition as digital masterclasses this year. Leading the online sessions will be prolific writer and Red Planet Pictures CEO Tony Jordan, ITV Drama Commissioner Chloe Tucker, Red Planet Pictures’ Joint Managing Director Belinda Campbell, Red Planet Pictures’ Creative …
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We hope everyone is doing well and staying healthy at the moment – in the light of the current crisis, we just wanted to share an update on how we plan to continue our work to support new writers during these uncertain times. Instagram Inspiration As most of us will be spending a lot …
Earlier this year, we invited all those who took part in WrAP2020 (our January playwriting challenge), to apply for our brand new writer development programme – London Playwrights 2020. Selected writers are offered a year of development, including masterclasses and dramaturgical support, culminating in a rehearsed reading in London. We were overwhelmed with the quality …
London Playwrights 2020: Selected Writers Announced! Read More »
To kick off #PlayClub2020 we’re super excited to be getting stuck into… Seven Methods of Killing Kylie Jenner by Jasmine-Lee Jones Jasmine Lee-Jones’s Seven Methods of Killing Kylie Jenner is an incredibly inventive and exciting piece of new writing; blending real-life and online personas to explore the frustration of white women profiting off of black culture and …
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We’re thrilled to announce our latest set of workshops coming up this year. These workshops are open to all, although as always, London Playwrights’ Workshop members pay 20% less (find more about signing up here). An Introduction to Musical Theatre Writing (with Emily Garside) 6 June 2020 10am-1pm This half day will explore the …
You asked, we listened. We’ve had lots of questions lately about how to format a stage play. So, we thought we’d come up with a useful, downloadable guide. Packed with all you need to know about formatting, plus some handy hints and tips, this guide is perfect for both beginners and more experienced writers who …
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