ALI AND NINO
- Ned Bobkoff.
A 'Romeo & Juliet' story with a touch of 'War & Peace'. This forthcoming
production is based on the highly regarded novel by Kurban Said.
AVENUE
- by James Dimelow. One Family. Two Secrets. Lots
Of Problems.
BEETLEHEART
PUBLISHING -
The company provides a range of innovative, creative & award winning scripts
that have been performed throughout the World. These plays for children are ideal for
professional theatre companies, amateur dramatic groups or schools.
BILL
JOHNSON - Website for US playwright which includes
'Pre-Nuptial' plus 'The Baggage Handler'.
BITE-SIZE -
Bite-Size bring you award-winning 10 minute
plays from around the world, brought to life by a dedicated team of talented
actors, directors & facilitators. There is an exciting, eclectic mixture of
stories, styles and characters that entertain & engage people. Well worth
checking out.
BOX OF TRICKS
THEATRE COMPANY -
Rooted in an appreciation of text-based theatre, Box Of Tricks is a
dynamic and innovative company committed to producing
immediate & relevant London fringe theatre.
CATHEDRAL -
by James Dimelow. "Sleuth Goes Gothic" in this
unique & multi-layered mystery.
COMEDYPLAYS.CO.UK
- Web directory featuring loads
of comedic plays, including full-length, one acts plus pantomimes and
sketches.
CRAIG
ABERNETHY -
This site includes sections of Craig's his plays
along with reviews of recent productions & more.
DEEPAK MORRIS -
Official website for the prolific playwright.
DEPARTMENT
OF THEATRE, SUNY BROCKPORT, BIENNIAL FESTIVAL OF NEW PLAYS -
Intermational 10 minute playwrighting
competition and festival. This varied and interesting festival is based at
State University of New York in Brockport.
DIPO
KALEJAIYE - Award-winning US based playwright whose plays,
including 'The Father Of Secrets', have just been published.
DOLLY SEN -
Official website for prize-winning mental health writer who brings
'Acts Of Madness' to the stage in her play of the same name. Dolly is also a
praised director, performer artist & filmmaker.
DOUGIE
BLAXLAND -
Dougie Blaxland is the author of 16 stage
plays to date. His work has been staged at venues such as The Kings Head
Theatre, Islington, The Ustinov Studio, Bath and The Pomegranate,
Chesterfield.
DRACULA:
THE VAMPIRE STRIKES BACK -
Thos Ribbits & Tim Saward's
original Halloween pantomime with songs.
FACE FRONT
THEATRE COMPANY
-
STAR SITE
-
Acclaimed London-based inclusive theatre
company who productions include 'Unique Recipe', 'River Of
Time' & 'Who Cares?'.
FALL
& RISE - by James Dimelow. Grand Guignol tale of love, tragedy
& desperation as an ordinary businessman takes an extraordinary voyage
home via London's homeless community.
FINBOROUGH THEATRE -
This London-based theatre presents new plays. The theatre
also has recently become well known for it's UK premieres of foreign plays,
particularly from the United States & Canada.
GORDON
OSMOND - Official
site for the author of 'The Scales', which won First Prize in the John
Gassner Memorial Playwriting Competition.
GRADY
SMITH -
Personal website for emerging US author & playwright.
HISTORICAL THEATER, INC. - US group commissioned to write
musicals, comedies & dramas centred around historic events & characters.
IAN PAULEY -
Excellent and very enjoyable
website for the Ross-on-Wye based playwright whose work includes 'Poppy Appeal' and
'Resonant Frequency', the latter of which was staged at The Phoenix Theatre.
ICARUS THEATRE -
Website for the theatre
collective that explores the harsh, brutal side of classic and contemporary
theatre.
JENS PORUP -
Official website for American-born,
Chicago-trained Australian playwright whose plays include 'Thy
Fearful Symmetry' and 'Family Planning'.
JIM
KENWORTH - Popular site for UK
playwright Jim Kenworth, featuring 'Gob' which was very successfully
performed at The King's Head, Islington & at the Edinburgh Festival.
JOINEDUPWRITERS
-
London-based company for up-and-coming
writers for film, television, radio and theatre. Their purpose
is to develop professional, innovative scripts through workshops and table
reading. The company also promotes their work to the industry and the public
in rehearsed readings, showcases and productions.
JON DORF
-
Jon Dorf's plays are available for production, including many
appropriate for schools & youth theatres.
JUDAS'
TALE
-
A
reworking of the passion story by a gay Catholic philosopher. Was Judas so
bad - or was he Jesus' lover?
KILL BILL: VOLUME 3
-
by James Dimelow. Sex. Violence. Star Trek.
MAD TIGERS AND BEARS -
Website promoting the latest play by Stephen M Hunt. Early drafts of this
play had lead to a positive response from both the Royal Court and Soho
Theatre. The favourable responses have since lead onto a rehearsed reading.
The reading is due to take place in
late May 2008 at The Brockley Jack Theatre.
MARION BARAISER - Compact site for Marion Baraiser, an
award-winning published playwright, whose work has been commissioned by the
Arts Council of England & BBC Radio. Marion is also a short story writer,
translator & editor.
MICHAEL STARR
-
Emerging UK playwright whose debut play 'Stranded' was produced
and published in March 2006. Michael's excellent site includes details
on all his plays including 'Planet of the Zers', a full length sci-fi comedy,
plus the musical 'Route 66 Diner'.
MENTAL HEALTH - by Mark M Troy. Mark is an
Award-winning writer & has had over 40 major plays produced around the World
including New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Australia, Scotland & The
Philippines. A number of his plays are published by Brooklyn Publishers.
NAKED
THEATRE -
Raw & entertaining website,
created by Jim Grover, which showcases the variety of his work.
NED
BOBKOFF
- Informative website for US playwright, teacher, actor
& producer Ned Bobkoff. Check out his satirical plays: 'The Madness Of The
American Sentry' (where the Statue of Liberty jumps off her pedestal into New York
harbour for a 'career' change) and 'The Natural Membrane Of The Lamb' (where
a down-to-Earth Angel run off with the wife of the leader of the Good Lord's
Coalition). 'The Man At The Piano Is Not Here' is a dramatic monologue and
concert play highlighting the life of Clara Schumann. 'Piano' has been
staged in the US, Germany, Austria (Vienna) and inside Manchester Cathedral.
OLD VIC
THEATRE -
The Old Vic is home to The 24 Hour Plays: Starbucks New Voices. This scheme
is a unique theatrical challenge aimed at all aspiring young talent in
London by giving the opportunity to write, direct, produce & perform in a
play in just 24 hours.
ORIGINALWORKSONLINE.COM
- Hollywood-based website for
Original Works Publishing. The company is dedicated to getting new plays
into the hands of hungry theatres starved for original work.
PERKI & MANN
-
Nicely designed website for Bedford-based
theatre company Perki & Mann. The site includes details of their new
production, 'Squatting', and details on the company themselves.
PETER COWLAM -
NEW!
-
Website promoting the UK-based poet, novelist & playwrights work. Included
on the site are details on Peter's latest play 'Who's Afriad Of The Booker
Prize?', a satire on the London literati, the script of which is available
through New Theatre Publications.
PHILIP GOULDING - Official
website for internationally successful & award-winning playwright Philip
Goulding. Included in the site are details of the numerous plays Philip has
written along with reviews & contact information.
PLAY SCRIPTS AND
MUSICALS - New publishing
agency where the majority of authors and composers are British and are newly
published. Currently they represent over 20 authors with new ones being
added fairly often. Interesting website.
QUEEN'S THEATRE -
- The Queen's
Theatre is a vibrant producing theatre serving outer East London & Essex.
ROGUE SHAKESPEARE
THEATRE COMPANY -
This company formed in 2001 by playwright, director & actor
Ryan J-W Smith for a production of the play 'Sweet Love Adieu' in the Roman
Amphitheatre, St Albans.
ROYAL COURT THEATRE -
World renowned London theatre which is home to the annual Young Writer's
Festival. The Festival starts
with 8 nights of 8 readings of 7 new
plays, bringing 8 new writers' voices to the stage, and the attention of the
World.
SHAKESPEARE SPINNEY-
by James Dimelow.
Shakespeare's 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' gets a modern makeover in the
family-friendly romantic comedy.
SHAWN BEASLEY - Official website
for Oregon-based new urban playwright Shawn Beasley. The site includes
details of 'Witts Worthy Poetic Plays', his published play collection, which caters to the ethos of
Shakespeare & the Hip Hop movement.
STEYNING
FESTIVAL -
West Sussex arts festival which includes
Workshops, Theatre and much more.
SWEET LOVE ADIEU
- Much acclaimed Shakespearean-like verse drama written by Ryan J-W Smith.
TEN IN A
BED THEATRE COMPANY
-
London-based theatre company and home to
New Writing Sunday. These monthly events offer relaxed afternoon of
rehearsed readings and feedback at The Clerkenwell Theatre and are
recommended.
T K
LIGHT - Detailed site for
London-based playwright T K Light which includes contact information, a web
log, biography plus information on all his plays including 'Liberace's
Suit'.
TEN REASONS TO SWEEP FALLEN
LEAVES -
Complete play online by UK playwright Andrew Eglington - well worth a visit.
TGR: A WRITER'S SPACE -
Collaborative playwriting project giving writers from around the World to
participate in creating a new piece of theatre.
WORD FOR
WORD - Very
interesting & detailed site for South African playwright James Whyle. This
website offers a chance of sample of James' new & commissioned work plus
lots more.
YOUTHPLAYS.COM -
This website is
a coalition of award-winning dramatists, each with an original theatrical
voice, who are dedicated to expanding the vocabulary of theatre for young
actors & audiences.
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