“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.

Master of comedy Ken Ludwig does a deep-dive into his newest literary adaptation: The Three Musketeers.

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.

There are many myths surrounding working with actors with disabilities, but it’s much more accessible than you think. We spoke with agent Gail Williamson about how and why to hire these actors for both professional and amateur groups.

Producer Lyle Saunders talks about rediscovering an early musical of Dan Goggin’s: Johnny Manhattan.

Our staff talks about their favorite musicals and plays. This time, our Staff Pick is A Tale of Two Cities.

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.

An excerpt from the School of Rock Education Guide, all about the history of the music that made us rock.

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.

Take a look inside A 1940’s Radio Christmas Carol with writers Walton Jones, David Wohl, and Faye Greenberg.

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.

Drama director David O’Hara didn’t expect to fall in love with the 80’s when he directed Ken Davenport’s The Awesome 80s Prom, not once, but twice!

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

Great plays and musicals for UK university students to perform.

Celebrate this Siblings Day with Concord Theatricals’ list of 15 shows all about brothers and sisters.

Playwright Phil Porter shares an insight in his creative process and rewriting Roman comedy in classical farce Vice Versa.

An interview with the writer and composer behind Thrill Me: The Leopold and Loeb Story.

Spring musicals season is winding down, which means it’s time to kick back, open a script, and start thinking about your fall dramas. Take a look at our picks for 2019.

Monica Dolan discusses writing and performing in her one-woman play, The B*easts.

Get ready to debate in this in class exercise from the Shakespeare in Love Production Handbook.

Jenni Rushton and Keith Beattie share their experiences of directing an amateur production of Agatha Christie’s Murder in the Studio.

Raymond Allen discusses his hit sitcom Some Mother’s Do ‘Ave ‘Em, which has recently been adapted for stage by Guy Unsworth.

Javaad Alipoor shares an insight into directing One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest.

Contributor Katie Coryell shares 10 things you might not know about The Great Comet.

A conversation with Jiehae Park on writing Peerless and Hannah and the Dread Gazebo.

Get to know our 2018 Samuel French Awards honorees through this weeklong series!

This is the latest in our Meet the Fellows series, where the Dramatists Guild Foundation will introduce you to the current class of DGF Fellows.