How To Write A Play with Mike Bartlett

In the last episode of the series, we discuss commissions and how our writers can take the next step. - Send us your updates and questions: [email protected] Support the Old Fire Station: https://oldfirestation.org.uk/support-us/  Transcript available here: https://oldfirestation.org.uk/our-work/how-to-write-a-play/ ‘I was living in a fool’s paradise’: Adrienne Kennedy on meeting the Beatles and losing control of her play – The Guardian: https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2023/jun/06/adrienne-kennedy-on-meeting-the-beatles-american-playwright-john-lennon  ‘Play’ by Samuel Beckett: https://youtu.be/s2QJ0FYE3pw   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 10: Reviews and characters This week we talk about reviews (should you read them?) and Mike discusses character. - Send us your updates and questions: [email protected] Support the Old Fire Station: https://oldfirestation.org.uk/support-us/  Transcript available here: https://oldfirestation.org.uk/our-work/how-to-write-a-play/ WhatsOnStage: Time Out retires one- and two-star review ratings: https://www.whatsonstage.com/news/time-out-retires-one-and-two-star-review-ratings_58852/ Hugh Laurie’s song “Mystery”: https://youtu.be/3sW-LcxijrM   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 9: Character, plus BONUS interview with Paines Plough's Katie PosnerThis week we look at how to develop character in your work, and Mike interviews Katie Posner from new writing development company Pains Plough's work.Show notes: Send us your updates and questions: [email protected] Support the Old Fire Station: https://oldfirestation.org.uk/support-us/  Transcript available here: https://oldfirestation.org.uk/our-work/how-to-write-a-play/ Tour the Writer Programme https://painesplough.com/get-involved/tour-the-writer/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 8: Self-censorship in the arts, and editing. This week we look at how to edit your work, and discuss how people in the arts might censor themselves. Show notes: Send us your updates and questions: [email protected] Support the Old Fire Station: https://oldfirestation.org.uk/support-us/  Transcript available here: https://oldfirestation.org.uk/our-work/how-to-write-a-play/ Lyn Gardner in The Stage: Bite your tongue: is self-censorship stifling the important conversations? https://www.thestage.co.uk/opinion/opinion/bite-your-tongue-is-self-censorship-stifling-the-important-conversations New York Times: The Battle of ‘Miss Saigon’: Yellowface, Art and Opportunity https://www.nytimes.com/2017/03/17/theater/the-battle-of-miss-saigon-yellowface-art-and-opportunity.html  American Theatre: I Am Miss Saigon, And I Hate it. https://www.americantheatre.org/2017/04/13/i-am-miss-saigon-and-i-hate-it/   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 7: Solo shows and using the theatre This week we discuss solo shows, and Mike takes us through three exercises to help you think about your play. - Send us your updates and questions: [email protected] The Stage: “I have a confession: I hate solo shows – except when I don’t.” - https://www.thestage.co.uk/opinion/i-have-a-confession-i-hate-solo-shows-except-when-i-dont-david-benedict-i-found-my-horn-re-member-me Support the Old Fire Station: https://oldfirestation.org.uk/support-us/  Transcript available here: https://oldfirestation.org.uk/our-work/how-to-write-a-play/ Alex’s top 5 recommended solo shows that you can buy: Salt by Selina Thompson: https://blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/product/9780571352265?gC=5a105e8b Every Brilliant Thing by Duncan Macmillan with Jonny Donahoe: https://blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/product/Every-Brilliant-Thing-by-Duncan-Macmillan/9781350282087 Class by Scottee: https://blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/product/Class-by-Scottee/9781913630010 We Were Promised Honey! by Sam Ward: https://blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/product/We-Were-Promised-Honey-by-Sam-Ward/9781350381353 Joseph Morpurgo: Hammerhead: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Joseph-Morpurgo-Hammerhead-NextUp/dp/B07ZWZ4G1C   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.