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 ★★★★★ “screamingly funny” (The Prickle) smash-hit comedy COCKFOSTERS returns to Southwark Playhouse Borough.

Strangers James and Tori meet at Heathrow and take the Piccadilly Line across London on a journey they’ll never forget. Perfectly capturing our love-hate relationship with the tube, COCKFOSTERS is a brilliantly off-the-rails comedy that will change your commute forever.

So top up your Oyster, mind the gap and hop aboard the tube journey of a lifetime!

Please note that ticket prices may change due to demand and we recommend early booking.

Book here: https://southwarkplayhouse.co.uk/productions/cockfosters/

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.

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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 horror, comedy and pure entertainment to the stage, packed full of horror-genre quirks, both verbal and physical comedy, larger-than-life characters and camp spectacle with a flourish. Join this comedy ensemble for big laughs and bold characters in a show audiences have called the perfect comic homage to gothic horror.

Following performances at various London scratch nights pre-pandemic, Champagne premiered to a sell out audience as a rehearsed reading at The Red Lion Theatre during their Grim Fest Festival in October 2023.

Written by Scott Younger

Directed by Selwin Hulme-Teague

Get tickets here

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Get the lowdown on the week of #WrAP2025 prompts!

Please note: due to the tight turnaround, this podcast is unedited so please excuse its' rough and ready nature (and occasionally, Kimberley's dog snoring in the background!).

Not signed up for #WrAP2025 yet? It's not too late - head to www.londonplaywrightsblog.com for all the details

It's that time of year again when we start thinking about resolutions and what we want to achieve in the year ahead. Back for the 8th year running, our January playwriting challenge ticks off all those playwriting goals and kicks off your year. With daily email prompts to take you through the whole process of writing a first draft, zoom meet-ups and write-along sessions, and weekly podcasts - #WrAP2025 will give you some serious inspiration!

In this episode, Kimberley explains how #WrAP2025 works and why YOU need to do it!

Sign up for #WrAP2025 here: https://londonplaywrightsblog.com/write-a-play-in-january-wrap-is-back-for-2025/

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In this episode, Kimberley talks to author and playwright, Christine Rose. A member of the London Playwrights Community, Christine's WrAP2024 play, Sanctuary, has made it from the page to the stage in less than a year! Christine shares thoughts on her process and tips for making it happen.

Sanctuary runs at the Hope Theatre from 26-30 November. Get tickets here:  https://www.ticketsource.us/thehopetheatre/sanctuary/e-meaoab

Support the crowd funder here: https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/sanctuaryplay

Find out out more about WrAP2025 and our upcoming Scrivener workshop by heading to www.londonplaywrightsblog.com 

In this episode, Kimberley Andrews interviews Sam Parker from Exeter Northcott Theatre. A champion of new writing, Sam has launched several initiatives for artists in his role at the theatre. In this episode, Sam shares his knowledge of the new writing scene in the South West and gives us some great tips for playwrights wanting to get their work out there!

In this episode Kimberley talks to playwright, Beatrice Onions, about being an emerging writer in New York and the challenges young writers face. 

Beatrice Onions is a Writer, born in Wales, raised in New Zealand, and based in New York. She has received rigorous arts training from around the world, including the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) in London, New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts, and the Victorian College of The Arts, in Australia. Having served as the creative assistant to one of only six female TONY Award winners for Best Direction of a Play, Beatrice is now adapting her own plays to the stage in London and New York. With a love for the written word and a fiery enthusiasm to be in proximity to courageous artistic projects, Beatrice has co-founded a production company, Notes App Productions which aims to give wings to stories that need to be heard. 

In this episode, Kimberley interviews Kelly Long from pathway theatre. Kelly is a theatremaker who currently produces and curates Hatch & Scratch, a scratch night at the Golden Goose. In the interview they talk about the importance of scratch nights and Kelly share some advice for anyone thinking of setting up one of their own.


Find out about Pathway Theatre and Hatch & Scratch here:
https://www.pathwaytheatre.co.uk
Insta: @PathwayTheatre  X: @pathwaytheatre    

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The podcast is back! Welcome to the new season of Playwriting Real-life where we talk about being a playwright in the world today. 

In this episode, Kimberley Andrews shares some tips for getting back into writing after taking a break. Whether a new job, other commitments, or just plain old  life has caused you to take a break from writing, it can be hard to know where to start if you want to get back into it.  Listen to this episode for some advice on how to get back into the playwriting loop..

This episode features MISALLIANCE  a monologue written and read by London Playwrights' member, Richard Toye. 

Find out more at londonplaywrightsblog.com

Your weekly summary of our January playwriting challenge, #WrAP2024!

Your Weekly summary of WrAP2024 pur January playwriting challenge. 

Your weekly summary of our January playwriting challenge #WrAP2024.

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? 

Your weekly summary of our January playwriting challenge WrAP2024!

The lack of accountability for playwrights can be a motivation killer! Find out how making yourself accountable can give you a boost!

Head to londonplaywrightsblog.com to sign up for our January Playwriting Challenge, #WrAP2024 

Playwriting Real-life is the podcast from London Playwrights!

In this episode, we speak to Harry Cowper, whose latest play, Monumentum is on at the Bread & Roses Theatre this month.  Harry shares his writing process and talks about how he got the play from page to stage!

This episode also features Unsung,  a monologue written and read by Judit Hollos. 

Get your tickets for Monumentum here: https://www.breadandrosestheatre.co.uk/whats-on.html

In this episode, Kimberley interviews Errol McGlashan about his show, Something to Take Off the Edge, which is currently being performed across the Camden Fringe and was also selected as part of the RSC's 37 Plays.

Something to Take Off the Edge is a tragicomedy about cellmates Ezra and Terry flirting with heroin, chocolate Hobnobs and Shakespeare while serving long term prison sentences back in the 80’s. Themes of literacy, mental health, addiction, care and compassion.

Book tickets here: https://camdenfringe.com/events/something-to-take-off-the-edge/

We have our first podcast guest! In this episode, Kimberley talks to playwright Max Wilkinson about his new play, UNION, which is on at the Arcola this summer. 

Find out more about the play on the Arcola's website. 

Find out more about our next Playwriting Lab with Max Wilkinson which starts in September over on www.londonplaywrightsblog.com

In the aftermath of Covid and the current cost of living crisis, it's a difficult time for theatre - and everyone else. Is it worth writing plays when there are fewer opportunities around for new writers to get their work seen, let alone earn a living from it? 

Head to www.londonplaywrightsblog.com to find out how you can support new writing!

You don't have to have lots of free time to improve your dialogue writing skills! In this episode, we share some tips and tricks which you can incorporate into your normal day or use when you are short on time. 

How do you learn to pitch confidently? Good pitching skills can help you to sell your work and even help you to write your play and develop your ideas! Kimberley shares her tips for making pitching become a second nature...

Need to redraft but not sure where to start? This one is for you! Kimberley Andrews shares her tips for rewriting and editing your play. 

Find out more about redrafting at londonplaywrightsblog.com

Our weekly summary of #WrAP2023, thr January playwriting challenge from London Playwrights!

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 make a plan that feels achievable (and enjoyable!) in the final stretch of the year.

#WrAP2023 is our January playwriting challenge where writers receive prompts straight to their inbox to help them write a play in just a month!

Here's your summary of week 3!

#WrAP2023 is our January playwriting challenge where writers receive prompts straight to their inbox to help them to write a play in just a month!

Here's your summary of Week 2!

Throughout January, we'll be summarising #WrAP2023 in a weekly podcast!

#WrAP2023 is our January playwriting challenge where you can write a play in just a month, find out more on londonplaywrightsblog.com

In this episode, Kimberley Andrews discusses the week of writing prompts and how to get the most out of #WrAP2023!

Day-jobs, whether a stop-gap, a demanding career, or parenting, are a reality for the vast majority of emerging playwrights. But how can we stop day-jobs from eating up our inspiration and killing our creativity? In this episode, we share our tips for staying motivated when you have to use your energy for something else!

Self-producing is empowering and rewarding - but it's also a challenge! Here are some things to think about beforehand to make sure you're prepped and ready to go!

You've finished your play! But have you really? Is it the best it can be? And what should you do next with it? In this episode Kimberley discusses how you can tell if a script is finished and what research you need to do before you take the next steps. 

Half way through a first draft but feeling like you can't get to the end? In this episode, Kimberley Andrews shares some tips on pushing through and getting that play finished when you're feeling a bit stuck. 

Are playwriting  competition entry fees unfair? Is it ever worth parting with your cash to submit your work? And if you decide to pay an entry fee, what should you consider first? 

Do you ever feel lack confidence in your work as a writer or suffer from imposter syndrome? Don't we all?! In this episode, Kimberley Andrews shares her experiences and offers some techniques to help you boost your playwriting confidence and stay motivated and inspired!

Rejection is rubbish isn't it? But if you're applying for playwriting opportunities or submitting your work to theatres, it's an unfortunate part of a writer's life. So how do you stop rejection from eating away at your confidence? And can you find a way to reduce the number of rejections you are getting in the first place? 1

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. 

It's hard to find time to write when you're busy isn't it? Whether you've got a demanding job, you're studying, or have kids, writing can get pushed to the bottom of those everlasting to-do lists. 
In this episode, we'll share some tips on boosting your productivity, squeezing in extra writing time, and making sure your writing sessions are super focused and distraction free.

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.brightonfringe.org/events/a-chat-with-adonai/

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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.

A summary of #WrAP2025, our January playwriting challenge! Find out more at londonplaywrightsblog.com

NEW Zoom workshops booking NOW. Head to the website for info. 

A summary of Week 3 of our January playwriting challenge, WrAP2025. Find out more on www.londonplaywrightsblog.com
Keep writing everyone! 

A summary of Week 2 our January playwriting challenge #WrAP2025. 

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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 violence pile on over the course of the evening, her visit becomes a mission of disruptive spiritual truth-seeking, exposing parts of Val and Hugh’s lives that are usually kept in darkness. 

Book tickets here: https://www.omnibus-clapham.org/brief-play/

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-loneliness/

Then from 7 - 13th August at the Hen & Chickens for the Camden Fringe - book here: https://camdenfringe.com/events/?&venue=28

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? 

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