Dickens, Puppets & Pinter with Hilary Bell

2022-11-09

In this episode, I chat with Australian playwright Hilary Bell. Ahead of the opening of her brand-new version of A Christmas Carol, Hilary shares her tips for writing an adaptation and talks about her modern-day treatment of Dickens' immortal classic. We also discuss the use of puppetry in Hilary's chilling play, Splinter, and Summer of Harold, three stories that intertwine to take us on a hilarious, poignant and magical journey at Sydney's Ensemble Theatre in September 2023.

“I've always looked for different ways to collaborate. I find it so inspiring working with people from different aspects of theatre-making, and seeing what happens when we all bring our ideas together.” - Hilary Bell

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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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