Q&A

We chatted with playwright Mahad Ali about the inspirations and the characters of his debut play, My Brother’s Keeper, about two refugee brothers who arrive in a small British seaside town and discover love, pain and commmunity.

On October 16, 2012, Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812 premiered in New York City at Ars Nova. This year marks the show’s tenth anniversary – and in honor of the occasion, we sat down with Dave Malloy to chat about the show’s inspirations and journey across its multiple productions.

Playwright Joel Horwood discusses his stage adaptation of Neil Gaiman’s The Ocean at the End of the Lane, describing the challenges and rewards of transferring the fantasy/sci-fi myth from page to stage.

We reached out to the authors of The Grown-Ups to talk about the original, outdoor production of their summer-camp play in 2021, and their recent remounts outside of New York.

We spoke to playwright Guy Unsworth about his adaptation of the hit 1970s British sitcom Some Mothers Do ‘Ave ‘Em — the adaptation’s inspirations, the original show’s continued appeal and the experiences of working with the original show’s creator late Raymond Allen.

Eleanor – An American Love Story chronicles the remarkable journey of Eleanor Roosevelt, the shy, insecure aristocrat who was destined to become First Lady of the World. We spoke to the musical’s creators about the show’s inspiration, development and continued appeal.

Celebrated Virgins creators Katie Elin-Salt and Eleri B. Jones discuss their creative process in adapting the true story of Lady Eleanor Butler and Miss Sarah Ponsonby, lifetime partners who were cast off by society in late 18th-century Ireland.

The Bard’s classic and timeless characters have been reimagined by author Andrew Shepherd in his epic, romantic, tragic, sci-fi comedy, The Shakespeare Conspiracy. In this conversation, Shepherd shares his love of Shakespeare and explains the creative process behind his ‘real’ and ‘theatre’ worlds.

We interviewed playwright Charlie Josephine for their latest works – the critically acclaimed I, Joan and Monologues for ‘Others’. Find out more their inspirations and creative process behind these titles.

Siân Owen’s one-woman play follows Katie’s adventure around Newport with a stolen BMX. We spoke to Owen about her monologue, her inspirations and her relationship to Newport.

It’s been over a decade since the off-Broadway premiere of Puffs! To celebrate, we had a chat with playwright Matt Cox about how the show was written and staged for the first time, and the enduring impact it’s had on audiences worldwide.

Bully No More! explores the repercussions of bullying and celebrates the power of individuals to band together and stand up for what’s right. An updated 2022 version of the musical is now available, so we spoke to the show’s creator about its themes and impact.

Sex Cells, a funny and poignant play set in the busy call centre for a sex toy manufacturer, has delighted audiences worldwide since its London debut in 2013. Playwright Anna Longaretti discusses the play, its themes and its continued relevance.

David Tristram is one of the UK’s most popular playwrights – his comedies have been performed more than 10,000 times by professional and amateur companies worldwide. We caught up with the man behind the mask to learn more.

Playwright Frankie Meredith, author of May Queen, discusses her play, her inspirations and her relationship to Coventry.

Playwright Archie Maddocks, author of the bittersweet comedy A Place For We, discusses the play, his artistic influences, and his dual roles as playwright and stand-up comedian.

An interview with the playwright Margaret Perry, whose play Porcelain premiered at the Abbey Theatre, Dublin in 2018.

The hit musical The Grinning Man is a fairy tale love story streaked with pitch-black humour, lashings of Gothic horror and swashbuckling adventure. The show’s creators discuss the show’s development, themes and message.

Agnes of God, John Pielmeier’s taut, compelling three-character drama about a young nun accused of murdering her newborn, premiered on Broadway in 1982. Forty years later, the writer answers our questions about the play, faith and mystery.

Ruthless!, the outrageous and hilarious off-Broadway sensation, premiered at the Players Theatre on March 13, 1992. Co-creators Joel Paley and Marvin Laird celebrate the show’s 30th anniversary in a conversation about talent, ambition, tap shoes… and homicide.

Crazy For You®, the hit Broadway musical featuring a trunkload of Gershwin tunes, premiered on Broadway 30 years ago, in 1992. Book writer Ken Ludwig discusses the musical’s development, history and enduring appeal.

26 Pebbles, playwright Eric Ulloa’s powerful response to the 2012 shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School, premiered at the Human Race Theatre in Ohio in February 2017. Five years later, we caught up with Ulloa to discuss the play’s development and legacy.

Jack Heifner’s Vanities, a bittersweet comedy astutely chronicling the lives of three Texas girls, remains provocative, stimulating and hilarious nearly half a century after its creation. We spoke to the playwright about the show’s development and legacy.

Anne of Green Gables – The Musical, the world’s longest-running annual musical theatre production, continues to enthrall audiences worldwide. We spoke with Robin Campbell and Geoff Campbell, sons of the original co-creators, about the show’s history, impact and enduring appeal.

Award-winning playwright, composer and music therapist Andrea Green creates musicals for young performers that deliver important messages on tolerance, inclusion, understanding and respect. We sat down with Andrea to discuss her career, her philosophy and her future endeavors.

Tarek ‘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.

Our Town is now available in a braille edition from National Braille Press. We chatted with Tony Grima, VP of Braille Publications at NBP, about this new release, challenges blind actors encounter in the theatre, and the benefits of scripts published in braille.

Thornton Wilder’s resplendent comedy The Matchmaker opened 65 years ago this month. Wilder’s nephew and literary executor, Tappan Wilder, discusses the play’s history and enduring appeal.

Discover the inspiration behind writer James McDermott’s Time and Tide and Rubber Ring and what he hopes audiences gain from experiencing his work.

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.

Playwright Rosary O’Neill discusses moving productions to the virtual stage and the benefits of keeping the work alive even from a distance.

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