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In this album, some of our current and most well-respected playwrights offer an insight into the mechanics and beauty of writing for the stage. Contributors include Alan Ayckbourn, David Edgar, Bryony Lavery and Willy Russell, who discuss their own work and the pleasures and pitfalls of crafting a s…

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    • Jul 7, 2009 LATEST EPISODE
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    Start writing plays

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2009 0:48


    A short introduction to this album.

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    Transcript -- Start writing plays

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2009


    Transcript -- A short introduction to this album.

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    Starting out in playwriting

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2009 15:29


    How do you find your starting point? Playwrights discuss the start of the creative process from developing simple ideas to narratives.

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    Transcript -- Starting out in playwriting

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2009


    Transcript -- How do you find your starting point? Playwrights discuss the start of the creative process from developing simple ideas to narratives.

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    Developing a play

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2009 9:34


    What are the best practices to apply when developing a dramatic idea? This discussion ranges from wider issues such as genre to more technical aspects of the art.

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    Transcript -- Developing a play

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2009


    Transcript -- What are the best practices to apply when developing a dramatic idea? This discussion ranges from wider issues such as genre to more technical aspects of the art.

    voice developing intuition structure transcript humour drafting pinter
    The importance of character

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2009 5:33


    Crafting characters is an integral aspect of playwriting - the rhythm and patterns of their speech, their narrative development and even whether they’re on-stage.

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    Transcript -- The importance of character

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2009


    Transcript -- Crafting characters is an integral aspect of playwriting - the rhythm and patterns of their speech, their narrative development and even whether they’re on-stage.

    character sanctuary function transcript interpretation archetypes caretakers pinter
    How to write dialogue

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2009 9:55


    Dialogue is all about listening and the interpretation of speech. Here, it is highlighted how dialogue can alter the pace economy of a play.

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    Transcript -- How to write dialogue

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2009


    Transcript -- Dialogue is all about listening and the interpretation of speech. Here, it is highlighted how dialogue can alter the pace economy of a play.

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    The structure of plays

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2009 7:57


    Arguably the key tool in the playwright’s arsenal, all aspects of structure are touched upon here, along with a few invaluable tips of the trade.

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    Transcript -- The structure of plays

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2009


    Transcript -- Arguably the key tool in the playwright’s arsenal, all aspects of structure are touched upon here, along with a few invaluable tips of the trade.

    story situation structure plays plot transcript progression payoff resonance reiteration
    The editing process

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2009 5:38


    This is where a play really comes together. Playwrights discuss approaches to editing their work and writing with actors in mind.

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    Transcript -- The editing process

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2009


    Transcript -- This is where a play really comes together. Playwrights discuss approaches to editing their work and writing with actors in mind.

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    Politics and the stage

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2009 6:31


    How political should your drama be? Is tackling politics the same as tackling current issues?

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    Transcript -- Politics and the stage

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2009


    Transcript -- How political should your drama be? Is tackling politics the same as tackling current issues?

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