The Bruntwood Prize is the biggest national competition for playwriting. With prize money totalling £40,000, plus the chance of a production on a major stage, as well as publication by Nick Hern Books, it's a fabulous opportunity for writers. Since its inception in 2005, over 11,000 scripts have been entered, more than £200,000 has been … Continue reading Bruntwood Prize for Playwriting: the first ten years
Bruntwood Prize for Playwriting
Janice Okoh: Three Birds in rehearsal – the evolution of a Bruntwood Prize winner
Janice Okoh's Three Birds - her startling and darkly comic play that won the 2011 Bruntwood Prize for Playwriting - premieres at the Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester later this month. In this piece, the playwright talks about how the script has continued to evolve throughout pre-production, and the importance of the relationship between collaborators. When … Continue reading Janice Okoh: Three Birds in rehearsal – the evolution of a Bruntwood Prize winner
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