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Writer James Fritz talks new play ‘Mankind Forever’: “The minds of the young have always been hot property”
With a successful portfolio including several well-known titles such as The Flea and the Olivier Award-nominated Four Minutes Twelve Seconds, the National Youth Theatre alumn returns to his roots this year with a new play featured as part of the company’s renowned StoryFest. Guillermo Nazara chats with the author to learn more about the piece’s…
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Recipients of Royal Court’s Young Playwrights Award discuss the future of new theatre: “If we don’t explore new work, we limit our understanding of what theatre can be”
Continuing its endeavour to nurture new talent, the Royal Court has once again welcomed teenagers across the UK to put their vision and creativity into the blank page. Guillermo Nazara chats with this year’s recipients of the 16-18 prize to learn more about their work and the situation of the arts in a not-so-favourable education…
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Playwright Ryan Calais Cameron talks about becoming the first patron of Camden People’s Theatre: “If you only invest in what’s proven, you stop discovering what’s next”
With several widely acclaimed pieces to his credit, including Retrograde and For Black Boys, Ryan Calais Cameron has cemented his status as one of the most prominent authors of his generation. Now, the writer reconnects with his roots by becoming a benefactor to the venue that gave him the opportunity to set his artistic path.…
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Writer and performer Alfrun Rose talks upcoming new play ‘Dead Air’: “Humans are contributing to dehumanisation”
Following a first iteration at last year’s Edinburgh Fringe, the play arrives in London for a four-day run at the Greenwich Theatre next month. Guillermo Nazara chats with the show’s creator to learn more about its development and how it’s undertaken the subjects of death, loss, and grief through the modern lens of AI. How…
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Writer Richard Adetunji talks new play ‘Ego’s Killing the Mandem’: “When talking about the challenges of young black boys nowadays, we don’t want it to be all doom and gloom”
For one more year, Creative Acting Studio offers emerging writers the opportunity to shine under its spotlight, presenting a showcase of new work with a special focus on underheard voices. Guillermo Nazara chats with one of the selectees to learn more about their piece and the challenges faced by up-and-coming talent nowadays. How does it…
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Writer Huw Turnbull talks new award-winning play ‘Venison’: “There is a definite financial barrier for writers who are trying to get new work staged.”
Following his victory in the inaugural edition of Ambassador Cruises and PEEL Entertainment Playwrighting Challenge, the author begins the New Year with the initial production of his recently awarded piece — a classic murder mystery with a critical eye on true-crime consumption. Guillermo Nazara chats with the artist to learn more about his process and…
