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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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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…
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Review of ‘Make Me Feel’: “Well-intentioned play struggles to follow its mantra”
The Bush 18-25 Young Company returns to the stage with Will Jackson’s coming-of-age play, exploring the bonds and relationships among two groups of pals in the days leading up to their best friends’ wedding. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know if these theatrical nuptials will lead audiences to walk…
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Writer Krishna Istha talks new queer play ‘Thunder Thighs’: “I’m interested in writing characters who are more than their identities”
The National Youth Festival celebrates the 2025 edition of StoryFest, continuing their mission of supporting up-and-coming talent through this latest showcase of new work. Guillermo Nazara chats with one of its authors to learn more about the development of their piece and why its derby-themed narrative is bound to be on a roll. How did…
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Writers Magero and Anyebe Goodwin talk upcoming ‘TRIPLE BILL: EVERYWHERE’: “Humanity doesn’t have a skin colour, a country or an accent”
The Birmingham Rep hosts this one-night-only event by the tiata fahodz company, giving voice and spotlight to British African writers through stories that reflect the current trials and tribulations of the community. Guillermo Nazara chats with two of the authors, to learn more about this new set of pieces aiming to bring theatre to new…
