Young Writers Festival Conversations

Established and up-and-coming theatre practitioners come together to discuss their experience of working in theatre and the Royal Court
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In Conversation with Luke Norris and April de Angelis – 1 March 2012, 6pm
(Book for Goodbye to All That on the same night)

Writer of Goodbye to All That is joined by April de Angelis for a discussion on the writer’s journey from the first word to opening night.

April de Angelis’ plays for the Royal Court include Wild East and most recently Jumpy.

In Conversation with Ultz and Tom Piper – 14 March, 6pm

ULTZ relationship with the Royal Court spans 40 years; from Edward Bond’s Lear to his Olivier Award-winning design for Jez Butterworth’s Jerusalem. Tom Piper, currently Associate Designer for the RSC, is the designer for both of this year’s YWF productions, having previously designed for the YWF Festival in 1998.

They will discuss how theatre design has changed and how to they have approached designing for the Royal Court’s unique spaces.

In Conversation with Hayley Squires and Leo Butler – 29 March 2012, 6pm
(Book for Vera Vera Vera on the same night)

Writer of Vera Vera Vera talks to playwright and Royal Court resident Writing Tutor Leo Butler about writing your first play and the Royal Court.

Leo Butler’s play Made of Stone won the Young Writers Festival 2000. Subsequent plays for the Royal Court include Redundant, Lucky Dog and Faces in the Crowd.

Tickets FREE
Book early.
(In Conversations running time approx 6 – 6.40pm)

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The Young Writers Festival is supported by the National Lottery through Arts Council England and is in partnership with the European Commission Representation in the UK, with additional support from the Dr. Mortimer and Theresa Sackler Foundation.

The Young Writers Festival Development Phase has been supported by John Lyon’s Charity.