Maria Speight on Writing for Theatre and her new play "Maybe You Should Know"

Maria Speight on Writing for Theatre and her new play "Maybe You Should Know"

The Uncensored Critic Podcast · 2025-06-15
01:27:50

Maria is a writer whose journey into the business started in HR.

She attended Pensacola College from 1990 to 2000 obtaining a High School Diploma, since then she gained qualifications from The Open University focussing on Human Resource Management and Services. As well as a Level 5 CIPD (Chartered Institute of Personal Development) certificate.

She’s held many positions from Head of HR, HR Manager and Head of HR and Resources totalling six and a half years of experience to date.

Into the arts, as a writer she has 4 new pieces of writing out, including rehearsed readings of her plays:

Dentures and Desire at the Southwark PlayhouseSkinfluencer at the Rhino TheatreHow to Destroy a Woman, venue TBC

Tickets are now on sale for her brand new play “Maybe You Should Know” which will be on at the Barons Court Theatre on Friday 22nd and Sunday 24th August as part of the Camden Fringe, directed by my brother Adam.

Get your tickets here: https://offwestend.com/listing/maybe-you-should-know/ or via Instagram @maybeyoushouldknowtheplay

Maria discusses her training at the Bridge Theatre Training Company, finding theatricality in everything (including HR!) and themes that make up her new play. From breaking generational trauma, to finding a new home in a foreign land to loving your children with your whole heart.

Great discussion for any aspiring writers out there!

Oliver Gower

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