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-...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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?

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...

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.

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...

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.