Interview with playwright Roger Francis

In this episode Kimberley interviews playwright Roger Francis who has 3 productions of his plays coming up in the next few weeks. In this chat, Roger shares his insights into how he started writing, getting his work on stage, and overcoming the challenges of producing. Find out more and book tickets for his upcoming projects here: https://riversidestudios.co.uk/see-and-do/im-a-philosopher-why-the-f-am-i-here-162454/https://cptheatre.co.uk/whatson/A-Chat-with-Adonaihttps://www.brightonfringe.org/events/a-chat-with-adonai/Find out more about London Playwrights at londonplaywrightsblog.com

Since we've taken a little break from the podcast, we thought it would be a good time to catch up and give you a summary of everything we've got going on so far this year. Strap yourself in and get ready to get involved with some writing resources which take your playwriting to the next level this year!Check out www.londonplaywrightsblog.com for more information.

A summary of #WrAP2025, our January playwriting challenge! Find out more at londonplaywrightsblog.comNEW Zoom workshops booking NOW. Head to the website for info. 

A summary of Week 3 of our January playwriting challenge, WrAP2025. Find out more on www.londonplaywrightsblog.comKeep writing everyone! 

A summary of Week 2 our January playwriting challenge #WrAP2025. Find out more at www.londonplaywrightsblog.com

Get the lowdown on the week of #WrAP2025 prompts!Please note: due to the tight turnaround, this podcast is unedited so please excuse its' rough and ready nature (and occasionally, Kimberley's dog snoring in the background!).Not signed up for #WrAP2025 yet? It's not too late - head to www.londonplaywrightsblog.com for all the details

It's that time of year again when we start thinking about resolutions and what we want to achieve in the year ahead. Back for the 8th year running, our January playwriting challenge ticks off all those playwriting goals and kicks off your year. With daily email prompts to take you through the whole process of writing a first draft, zoom meet-ups and write-along sessions, and weekly podcasts - #WrAP2025 will give you some serious inspiration!In this episode, Kimberley explains how #WrAP2025 works and why YOU need to do it!Sign up for #WrAP2025 here: https://londonplaywrightsblog.com/write-a-play-in-january-wrap-is-back-for-2025/**WIN A YEAR OF DRAMATURGY** Find out more here: https://raffall.com/371675/enter-raffle-to-win-london-playwrights-christmas-raffle-hosted-by-london-playwrights-workshop

In this episode, Kimberley talks to author and playwright, Christine Rose. A member of the London Playwrights Community, Christine's WrAP2024 play, Sanctuary, has made it from the page to the stage in less than a year! Christine shares thoughts on her process and tips for making it happen.Sanctuary runs at the Hope Theatre from 26-30 November. Get tickets here:  https://www.ticketsource.us/thehopetheatre/sanctuary/e-meaoabSupport the crowd funder here: https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/sanctuaryplayFind out out more about WrAP2025 and our upcoming Scrivener workshop by heading to www.londonplaywrightsblog.com 

In this episode, Kimberley Andrews interviews Sam Parker from Exeter Northcott Theatre. A champion of new writing, Sam has launched several initiatives for artists in his role at the theatre. In this episode, Sam shares his knowledge of the new writing scene in the South West and gives us some great tips for playwrights wanting to get their work out there!

In this episode Kimberley talks to playwright, Beatrice Onions, about being an emerging writer in New York and the challenges young writers face. Beatrice Onions is a Writer, born in Wales, raised in New Zealand, and based in New York. She has received rigorous arts training from around the world, including the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) in London, New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts, and the Victorian College of The Arts, in Australia. Having served as the creative assistant to one of only six female TONY Award winners for Best Direction of a Play, Beatrice is now adapting her own plays to the stage in London and New York. With a love for the written word and a fiery enthusiasm to be in proximity to courageous artistic projects, Beatrice has co-founded a production company, Notes App Productions which aims to give wings to stories that need to be heard.