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Start writing plays - Audio

In this album, some of our current and most well-respected playwrights offer an insight into the mechanics and beauty of writing for the stage. Contributors include Alan Ayckbourn, David Edgar, Bryony... Read more

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Start writing plays

Start writing plays

A short introduction to this album.

7 Jul 2009

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Starting out in playwriting

Starting out in playwriting

How do you find your starting point? Playwrights discuss the start of the creative process from developing simple ideas ... Read more

7 Jul 2009

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Developing a play

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The importance of character

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The structure of plays

The structure of plays

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The editing process

The editing process

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Politics and the stage

Politics and the stage

How political should your drama be? Is tackling politics the same as tackling current issues?

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