Playwriting Real-life

Episodes

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  Interview with playwright Sierra Gale 06.10.2026 32m

  In this episode, Kimberley talks to London Playwrights member, Sierra Gale. Sierra is a Canadian playwright who is working on some exciting projects. In this interview she shares how her playwriting journey began, and how she's navigating both her local and the UK theatre scene. Follow Sierra on Instagram : sierragale.solo_painted_path
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  Should you use AI to help you write a play? 05.06.2026 29m

  Kimberley Andrews discusses whether emerging playwrights should use AI to write a play. With easy access to AI, it can be tempting to think it can be used as an easy editing tool for playwrights. But is it really useful? Is it really writing? Is it it improving your work or diluting your unique voice? londonplaywrightsblog.com Support us: https://buymeacoffee.com/londonplay7 WIN a year of script development & a table reading: https://raffall.com/421673/enter-raffle-to-win-a-year-of-...
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  Interview with playwright Horatio Holloway 14.05.2026 1h 6m

  In this episode, we talk to Horatio (Raish) Holloway about his new play, I can't stop the Loneliness, which is coming up at both the Union Theatre and in the summer at this year's Camden Fringe. Raish shares his thoughts on getting your work on stage and building a creative community - whilst juggling a playwriting MA and other creative commitments. I Can't Stop the Loneliness takes place on the 19th May at the Union Theatre - book here: https://uniontheatre.biz/show/i-cant-stop-the-lon...
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  Interview with playwright Deane McElree on Brief Play About Rage 22.04.2026 27m

  In this episode, Kimberley talks to playwright, Deane McElree about his play, Brief Play About Rage. Deane shares his insights on self-producing and getting his play on stage. BRIEF PLAY ABOUT RAGE 28 APR - 2 MAY - Omnibus Theatre Returning to the stage after its ★★★★★ Camden Fringe debut Val and Hugh are hosting Nell tonight: Val’s oldest friend, and the most obnoxious house guest imaginable. As Nell’s bizarre provocations, backhanded compliments, and tales of absurd violenc...
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  Cockfosters - from new play to five sell-out runs: Interview with writer Tom Woffenden 18.11.2025 38m

  In this episode, Kimberley Andrews interviews playwright Tom Woffenden about the journey of his play, Cockfosters, which began as a new play and is due to open for a five week run at Southwark Playhouse this December. Tom shares his thoughts and advice on co-writing the play, putting it on stage for the first time, and how this led to several sell-out runs. Cockfosters opens on 4th December 2025 1 Tube Carriage. 38 Stops. 0 Refunds. After five sell-out runs, London’s ★★★★★ “scream...
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  Interview with Scott Younger about his new play Champagne 30.09.2025 43m

  In this episode Kimberley interviews playwright, Scott Younger about his new play, Champagne which is being performed as part of this year's Grim Fest. --------------------------------------------- Murder, a vampire and sparkling, lethal white wine… Vampire Count Stabbenspine visits his dear childhood friend, Duchess Marguerite, but brings a terrible curse. Can the duchess’ son Edvin save his mother and her disgraced-sledger-manservant Igor from the terror in the night? Champagne brings horro...
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  Table Readings 18.09.2025 28m

  In this episode, Kimberley dives into the practical considerations of having a table reading of your play. When is a good time for a table reading? How do you organise a table reading? How much might it all cost?
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  September goal setting and making the most of the final months of 2025! 11.09.2025 22m

  Feeling like the year is slipping away — and your playwriting goals with it? Don’t worry, there’s still plenty of time to make real progress before December rolls around. In this episode of London Playwrights: Playwriting Real-life, Kimberley shares practical tips for taking stock of where you are, setting clear priorities, and breaking your goals into manageable steps. Whether you want to polish a draft, start something new, or simply carve out more time to write, this chat will help you mak...
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  Interview with Shirin Brown about her play My AI Twin 24.07.2025 39m

  Shirin Brown is a London Playwrights' member from New Zealand (hello to our friends in NZ!). Her new play is on from 29th of July and in this play she tells us about the process and shares her tips for getting your play on.
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  Interview with playwright Roger Francis 17.03.2025 1h

  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-Adonai https://www.br...
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  The Podcast is back! What's coming up at London Playwrights in 2025? 14.03.2025 22m

  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.
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  #WrAP2025 Week 4 Summary 27.01.2025 23m

  A summary of #WrAP2025, our January playwriting challenge! Find out more at londonplaywrightsblog.com NEW Zoom workshops booking NOW. Head to the website for info.
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  #WrAP2025 Week 3 Summary 20.01.2025 18m

  A summary of Week 3 of our January playwriting challenge, WrAP2025. Find out more on www.londonplaywrightsblog.com Keep writing everyone!
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  WrAP2025 Week 2 Summary 13.01.2025 23m

  A summary of Week 2 our January playwriting challenge #WrAP2025. Find out more at www.londonplaywrightsblog.com
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  #WrAP2025 Week 1 Summary 06.01.2025 23m

  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
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  Why signing up for #WrAP2025 will boost your playwriting for the new year! 19.12.2024 18m

  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 ...
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  Interview with playwright Christine Rose 25.11.2024 42m

  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-meaoab Support the crowd funder here: https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p...
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  Interview with Sam Parker from Exeter Northcott Theatre 04.11.2024 42m

  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!
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  Playwright to Watch! Interview with Beatrice Onions 22.08.2024 38m

  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 creativ...
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  Producing a Scratch Night: Interview with Kelly Long from Pathway Theatre 28.06.2024 29m

  In this episode, Kimberley interviews Kelly Long from pathway theatre. Kelly is a theatremaker who currently produces and curates Hatch & Scratch, a scratch night at the Golden Goose. In the interview they talk about the importance of scratch nights and Kelly share some advice for anyone thinking of setting up one of their own. Find out about Pathway Theatre and Hatch & Scratch here: https://www.pathwaytheatre.co.uk Insta: @PathwayTheatre X: @pathwaytheatre ...