My piece for Romeo & Juliet: take two at the ArtistsWorkhouse in Studley is ready to go. The short two-hander is called the point of light. It is paired with Sheila Farrell's beautiful artwork a small light which will be in the exhibition. We are one of ten writer and artist teams presenting on the … Continue reading R&J: take 2 – tickets still available
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Romeo & Juliet: take two
Romeo and Juliet has started previewing at the RSC in Straford. It plays there until late September and will then go to London. Why mention it? art\write are using the play to inspire ten collaborations between writers and visual artists. I am one of the writers and have been teamed up with artist Sheila Farrell. … Continue reading Romeo & Juliet: take two
Portraits II
I'm writing again. A year ago I wrote and performed a solo 5 minute piece Thinking Inside the Box for the Bee Box event at the Chapel in Bromyard, Herefordshire. My friends had set up an art show and they asked ten writers to produce short pieces to go with it. In October there was … Continue reading Portraits II
Another book on the way…
UPDATED 8/1/14: The script has now been published (ISBN: 978-1-291-62773-2) and is available from from lulu, Amazon and possibly from other booksellers. I'm planning to publish the script of my 2005 play Upside Down and Back to Front as a book in the near future. I've sent off for a proof copy and this is … Continue reading Another book on the way…
The Worcester Century Plays
We have published the text of the 2001 Worcester Century Plays as a book. The ISBN is 978-1-291-36856-7 and it is available from Amazon and from Lulu. My contributions to the Century Plays were my first professional commissions. The whole project was a delight to be involved in. I enjoyed working as part of a writing … Continue reading The Worcester Century Plays
Three Youth Theatre Plays
I had previously published my play for young people, now, as a paperback but it always seemed expensive for just a single twenty minute play. So what I've done is printed three of my plays in a single volume which is now available at £5.99 from Lulu. Full details of the plays are elsewhere on … Continue reading Three Youth Theatre Plays
Red Skies Over the Severn
The play Red Skies Over the Severn was my third professional, main stage commission as a playwright back in 2001. It had to be topical so it was written in a great hurry. I think it gained energy from that process. My thanks to the commissioning Worcester Theatre Company and director Jenny Stephens. The play … Continue reading Red Skies Over the Severn
Hartfield Community Play – Parallel Lives
Impromptu night out #2. On the recommendation of playwright Steph Dale, we went to see the Hartfield Community Play Parallel Lives last night. The play is written and directed by Claque Theatre's Jon Oram - a man with years of experience in making community theatre. The venue (and set) was the village church. The plot … Continue reading Hartfield Community Play – Parallel Lives
Playwriting course in Brighton
** UPDATE ** This course has been postponed until Autumn 2012 ** "Playwrighting" from New Writing South led by Lance Woodman This new ten session course offers a supportive atmosphere in which to explore elements of craft, including characterisation, plot, dialogue, and voice. Aimed at both those new to playwrighting and those with some experience … Continue reading Playwriting course in Brighton
Jerusalem
We went to see Jez Butterworth's play Jerusalem in that London yesterday. As has been already noted, it's a fine production of a wonderfully messy play. Do go and see it if you can (it's sold out for the current run). Mark Rylance heads up a company that revels in the revels. The audience (even … Continue reading Jerusalem
Lance Woodman 