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From 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.

Get to know the eight finalists for the 2020 Women’s Prize for Playwriting, proudly sponsored by Concord Theatricals.

Playwright Max Dickins gives an insight into the inspiration behind Kin – a wonderful play about the varied nature of family relationships.

Dublin-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.

Take a moment to laugh at a selection of just some of the funniest lines in our plays!

Explore 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.

Discover more about the writer and composer team behind musicals such as Mrs Beeton Says… and The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.

Find out more about the Miss Littlewood, written and composed by Sam Kenyon!

Michael Patrick and Oisín Kearney discuss writing My Left Nut and The Alternative.

Explore our collection of brilliant shows featuring strong female voices!

Author 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!

Playwright Emily Jenkins discusses working with students to create COOKIES and gives advice for anyone wanting to license the play too.

Comedian, author, actor and playwright Katy Brand talks about her debut play.

Writer Matilda Ibini chats to us about bringing her own poignant and incredibly funny story to life on stage.

Emma Reeves discusses her process of adapting Jill Murphy’s Worst Witch books for the stage.

From the incredibly funny, to the slightly dark, there’s a Chekhov play for any occasion.

A few highlights of Noël Coward plays that would make a great addition to your theatre season.

We bring together refreshed versions of Jane Austen classics and new writing inspired by her work.

Discover seven magical facts about Peter Pan.

Actor Audrey Brisson on bringing Amélie to life on stage.

Ten plays guaranteed to put you in a festive mood.

“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.

David 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.

Warner Brown talks about the inspiration and productions of his musical, co-written with David Heneker, The Biograph Girl.

Suggestions of Alan Ayckbourn shows from UK groups to perform.

Nick 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.

From The Biograph Girl to Oh What A Lovely War, get to know these classic British musicals from the Samuel French catalogue. Perfect for performance by UK amateur and student groups.

Henry Filloux-Bennett discusses adapting Nigel Slater’s autobiography Toast for the stage, why food is at the heart of the show, and advice for future performers.

Suggestions of Tennessee Williams shows for UK amateur and student groups to perform.

Tabitha Mortiboy shares an insight into writing The Amber Trap.

An interview with composer and lyricist Richard Taylor.

Jack Bradfield of Poltergeist discusses creating the play Lights Over Tesco Car Park and offers advice on how to stage it yourself.