I think it’s usual to see the world we create through the eyes of one or two of our characters. Stories tend to have one…

Theatre publishers Nick Hern Books have launched The NHB Playgroup, a new initiative offering one free play each week to read and discuss, plus a…

The Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester, is the home of the Bruntwood Prize for Playwriting since its inception in 2005. Over 15 years we have been…

In a statement regarding COVID19 the Government has advised people to stay away from theatres. During this public health emergency, the safety and wellbeing of…

Love and strength to everyone at this difficult time- together we will get through this. More than ever before, I’ll be using this site as…

Jacob Kay was shortlisted for the Bruntwood Prize in 2019 for his first play GLASS. Since then he has been working with LAMDA students and…

When We Died by Alexandra Donnachie was longlisted for the Bruntwood Prize for Playwriting in 2017. It will premiere in March 2020 at VAULT Festival…

Actor and Writer Adam Lawrence was Longlisted in 2019 for his play LET IT LIE. Below- he updates us on writing for yourself, prior to…