September 7, 2021Finding the Extraordinary in the Ordinary: Rachel Wagstaff and Richard Taylor on Flowers for Mrs HarrisRachel Wagstaff and Richard Taylor discuss adapting Paul Gallico’s novel for the stage.Authors/UK/
May 25, 2021Inspired by Life: An interview with Taz Skylar and Ross Berkeley Simpson, writers of WarheadsTarek ‘Taz’ Skylar and Ross Berkeley Simpson discuss working together on Warheads, a striking show based on the lasting impact of war on those who return from it and try to assimilate back into the day-to-day.Playwrights/Titles/UK/
April 19, 2021Jake Brunger and Pippa Cleary on Sue Townsend’s The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole Aged 13¾ The MusicalWith Sue Townsend’s The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole Aged 13 ¾ now available to license, we caught up with the authors about the new musical and its timeless appeal.Playwrights/UK/
November 25, 2020Writing from the heart: Q&A with playwright James McDermottDiscover the inspiration behind writer James McDermott’s Time and Tide and Rubber Ring and what he hopes audiences gain from experiencing his work.Authors/UK/
November 6, 2020Adapting The Boy Who Kicked Pigs: A Q&A with Kill The BeastWe talk to Kill The Beast about their adaptation of Tom Barker’s The Boy Who Kicked Pigs – a brilliantly dark and funny story of a very naughty kid whose tricks quickly spiral out of control and lead to his comeuppance.Authors/Titles/UK/
November 3, 2020Bringing The Girl on the Train to the Stage: Q&A with Rachel Wagstaff and Duncan AbelFrom a best-selling novel to Hollywood, and then to the theatre, The Girl on the Train has lived many lives.Discover how Rachel Wagstaff and Duncan Abel adapted this fantastic drama for the stage.Authors/Titles/UK/
September 10, 2020Women’s Prize for Playwriting: Meet the FinalistsGet to know the eight finalists for the 2020 Women’s Prize for Playwriting, proudly sponsored by Concord Theatricals.Authors/UK/
July 22, 2020Exploring Family Dynamics: Max Dickins on KinPlaywright Max Dickins gives an insight into the inspiration behind Kin – a wonderful play about the varied nature of family relationships.Authors/Titles/UK/
July 17, 2020100 Years of Dublin History: Lee Coffey on In Our VeinsDublin-based playwright Lee Coffey turned to the remarkable, challenging history of his hometown for his play In Our Veins, which premiered at the Abbey Theatre last year.Playwrights/UK/
June 30, 2020Funny Moments from PlaysTake a moment to laugh at a selection of just some of the funniest lines in our plays!Titles/UK/
June 22, 2020David Almond on Writing for Young PeopleExplore the inspiration behind David Almond’s Skellig, Heaven Eyes, The Savage and My Dad’s a Birdman, and find out how they were adapted from page to stage.Authors/Titles/UK/
May 28, 2020Q&A with Eamonn O’Dwyer and Helen WattsDiscover more about the writer and composer team behind musicals such as Mrs Beeton Says… and The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.Playwrights/Titles/UK/
May 13, 2020Miss Littlewood: Q&A with playwright and composer Sam KenyonFind out more about the Miss Littlewood, written and composed by Sam Kenyon!Playwrights/Titles/UK/
May 5, 2020Michael Patrick and Oisín Kearney on My Left NutMichael Patrick and Oisín Kearney discuss writing My Left Nut and The Alternative.Playwrights/UK/
April 23, 2020Musicals With Great Female RolesExplore our collection of brilliant shows featuring strong female voices!Titles/UK/
April 15, 2020Spun: Q&A with playwright Rabiah HussainAuthor Rabiah Hussain shares the inspiration behind Spun, a story the evolution of a friendship, and also offers a few tips to those wanting to stage it!Authors/Playwrights/Titles/UK/
April 2, 2020Plays and Musicals Inspired by Children’s BooksCelebrating brilliant children’s books that have been adapted for the stage!Titles/UK/
February 28, 2020COOKIES: Q&A with playwright Emily JenkinsPlaywright Emily Jenkins discusses working with students to create COOKIES and gives advice for anyone wanting to license the play too.Authors/Playwrights/Titles/UK/
February 17, 20203Women: a Q&A with Katy BrandComedian, author, actor and playwright Katy Brand talks about her debut play.Playwrights/Productions/UK/
February 17, 2020Little Miss Burden: Q&A with Matilda Feyiṣayọ IbiniWriter Matilda Ibini chats to us about bringing her own poignant and incredibly funny story to life on stage.Playwrights/Productions/UK/
February 13, 2020Emma Reeves on adapting The Worst Witch for the stageEmma Reeves discusses her process of adapting Jill Murphy’s Worst Witch books for the stage.Titles/UK/
January 29, 2020Celebrating Chekhov: Seven Plays to PerformFrom the incredibly funny, to the slightly dark, there’s a Chekhov play for any occasion.Authors/Titles/UK/
December 16, 2019Positively Noël: Six Great Noël Coward Shows to PerformA few highlights of Noël Coward plays that would make a great addition to your theatre season.Authors/UK/
December 13, 2019Alternative Austen: New Adaptations and Fresh Versions of Jane Austen ClassicsWe bring together refreshed versions of Jane Austen classics and new writing inspired by her work.Titles/UK/
December 6, 2019Seven Facts You Might Not Know About Peter PanDiscover seven magical facts about Peter Pan.Titles/UK/
November 26, 2019On playing Amélie: a Q&A with Audrey BrissonActor Audrey Brisson on bringing Amélie to life on stage.Productions/UK/
November 19, 201910 Festive Plays To Read This SeasonTen plays guaranteed to put you in a festive mood.Titles/UK/
October 10, 2019Playwright Interview: Bill Rosenfield“If the play is played for truth, then humour, humanity and the emotional honesty of the characters will come through.“ Bill Rosenfield shares an insight into writing 46 Beacon.Authors/UK/
September 23, 2019Playwright Interview: David WoodDavid Wood talks about writing for young audiences and young performances, adapting Roald Dahl’s tales for the stage, and working on the West End production of The Go-Between with Richard Taylor.Authors/Playwrights/UK/
September 10, 2019The Biograph Girl: Warner Brown on Bringing Hollywood to the StageWarner Brown talks about the inspiration and productions of his musical, co-written with David Heneker, The Biograph Girl.Playwrights/Titles/UK/
August 13, 201910 Alan Ayckbourn Plays and Musicals to PerformSuggestions of Alan Ayckbourn shows from UK groups to perform.Titles/UK/
August 13, 2019Playwright Interview: Nick PayneNick Payne, author of critically acclaimed plays such as Constellations and If There Is I Haven’t Found It Yet, shares an insight into his creative process.Authors/UK/