Chair of the Judges Kwame Kwei-Armah ‘There are some stories that are just for theatre’
Whoever you are, where ever you are, under cover of anonymity- just send it in! Kwame Kwei-Armah is a writer, actor and director whose first…
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Chair of the Judges Kwame Kwei-Armah ‘There are some stories that are just for theatre’
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Confused by the new award categories?
The Bruntwood Prize for Playwriting has evolved. Now it’s in its 14th year from the shortlist, it is our intention that the Judges will award;…
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Royal Exchange Dramaturg Suzanne Bell ‘Be brave, try new things, follow your instincts and just submit!’
JUST SEND IT IN! A number of people have mentioned to me recently (in fact about 8 yesterday alone!) that they are worried about submitting…
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Bruntwood Prize Judge and Graeae Artistic Director Jenny Sealey ‘Theatre allows you to just be in an audience of people, sharing something glorious”
In this longer interview, taken at the January 21st Launch for the Bruntwood Prize, Jenny Sealey gives some advice to writers on creative techniques…
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Sarah Frankcom- ‘The world needs plays like it’s never needed them before’
Artistic Director of the Royal Exchange Theatre, Sarah Frankcom – co-founder of the Bruntwood Prize for Playwriting – expresses her views on the significance of…
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In times Like these- Anna Jordan
It’s time to check in one why plays are important. Thanks to playwright Anna Jordan, and all the wonderful performers.
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Catherine Love on writing for the theatre audience
Theatre, says writer, performer and director Tim Crouch, is “a rare location for collective thinking”. Director Ellen McDougall expresses something similar: “theatre is one of…
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Skype support sessions May 8th- book in here
Regardless of whether you’ve just graduated or are a seasoned theatre maker, everyone needs advice from time to time. With the June 5th Bruntwood Prize…