Coffee with Simon Stephens
2022-09-27
In this episode, I return home to England to visit the writing room of one of our best-loved playwrights, Simon Stephens.
Simon is perhaps best known for his critically acclaimed stage adaptation of Mark Haddon’s The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, which enjoyed acclaim in the West End and on Broadway, winning Best New Play at both the Olivier’s in 2013 and the Tony’s in 2015. Time Magazine called the play ‘life-affirming' and 'unmissable’, - evidenced by the 5 Tony Awards, 6 Drama Desk Awards and 7 Olivier Awards the play collected.
Words of Wisdom
"Make sure when you write a play you've read it from the point of view of each of your characters, so you chart their psychological and emotional journey individually so that it's all cogent, all makes sense, and has a sense of movement and progression". - Simon Stephens.
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Hosted by Paul Kalburgi, The Writer's Toolkit Podcast is your go-to resource for navigating the journey of writing for screen and stage. Paul takes you inside the writing rooms of his favourite writers to explore their processes and projects, while sharing inspiring stories from writers who have forged their own paths. The podcast also highlights proactive strategies and innovative ideas for sharing your work with audiences. Subscribe for insightful conversations and practical advice that will inspire you to write and take charge of your creative destiny.
Paul Kalburgi is a playwright and screenwriter, and the author of The Writer's Toolkit, published by Nick Hern Books, London. Visit paulkalburgi.com for information about his projects and writing workshops.
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