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Playwriting

National Theatrewww.nationaltheatre.org.uk
In this collection, leading playwrights explain some of the key elements of a well-written play, and discuss how they approach them in their own work. Simon Stephens, David Hare, Katori Hall, Matt Charman, Nell Leyshon, James Graham, Alia Bano, Richard Bean, Anders Lustgarten and Roy Williams talk about writing dialogue, creating characters, structuring a narrative and more. They also offer some top tips for first time writers, and talk about their own writing methods.
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Episodes

Interview with Simon Stephens

Simon Stephens talks about what inspired him to become a writer, his process when writing and offers advise to anyone interested in playwriting.

Feb 25, 20139 min

How do you write?

Leading playwrights discuss their own writing processes.

Oct 06, 20113 min

Dramatic style

An introduction to different theatrical styles

Oct 06, 20113 min

Building a plot

Advice on structuring and developing the narrative of a play

Oct 06, 20114 min

Political theatre

Leading playwrights discuss the nature of theatre and its relationship with politics.

Oct 06, 20113 min
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