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Greatest Britain by Harry Cowper – Digital Production with New Works Playhouse

Playwright (and London Playwrights member!) Harry Cowper has written a new play, Greatest Britain, which is currently available to stream as a digital production with New Works Playhouse. We chatted to Harry about the play, his ideas, and his writing process. Can you tell us more about your new play, Greatest Britain, what’s it about?  …

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Salt Water Moon by David French at the Finborough Theatre

Tuesday, 3 January – Saturday, 28 January 2023 “You remembers only what you wants to remember, Jacob, and the rest you forgets. Like running off last August. Didn’t have the courage to say goodbye, did you?” The UK Premiere ★★★★ Four Stars, The Stage ★★★★ Four Stars, Daily Mail ★★★★ Four Stars, Spy In The Stalls ★★★★ Four Stars, …

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Festive Gifts for 2022 from London Playwrights!

It’s that time of year again! If you’re looking for a festive gift for a playwright in your life, then we’re here to help. We have a fabulous selection gifts from London Playwrights which start at just £10 – if you want to give a gift that is both thoughtful and useful and support our …

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2022 Winner of the Bruntwood Prize for Playwriting

Congratulations to Nathan Queeley-Dennis wins overall 2022 Bruntwood Prize for Playwriting with his debut play… Birmingham-born actor takes home £16k prize for first play Bullring Techno Makeout Jamz, ‘a joyful galloping hymn to Black friendship and love and tender masculinity’  Read more on the Bruntwood’s Write A Play website

Write A Play in January. WrAP is back for 2023!

It’s that time of year again! Yes, we’re gearing up for our annual January playwriting challenge – WrAP (Write. A. Play)! With daily writing prompts to guide you through every step of the way, you can write a whole first draft in the month of January.  This time, we’ll be ramping things up with weekly …

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If Only My Breath Be Free – ( A Play in Research & Dev – Script in Hand)

In celebration of Black History Month, this new play by Ayanna Serwaa will be shown at Chelsea Theatre on 15th October…This theatre piece, seeks to explore human rights and Justice using a very British Sport Rugby. Acting as a catalyst to explore the remnants of colonial rule and the links between colonialism and civil unrest, …

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