Drama and Theatre Practice
Interview with Pat Kiernan
Director Tom Creed interviews Pat Kiernan, founder of Corcadorca Theatre Company (and former youth theatre member!) about the development of the company over the past 20 years.
Download Pat Kiernan Interview (3pages, 776k)
Change or Die: An Evolutionary Approach to Dramaturgy
Ruth Little is a dramaturg and former Literary Manager of the Royal Court Theatre in London. In this article she is in conversation with Síle Ni Bhroin, Associate Director of Graffiti Theatre Company, about her innovative approach to creating theatre.
Download: Change or Die: An Evolutionary Approach to Dramaturgy. (4 pages, 700kb)
Making Contact, Creating Communities
Combining experimentation with participation, and involving young people in the discussion at every point along the way, Contact is an award-winning theatre space in Manchester, which is dedicated to bringing work to new and diverse audiences. In this interview Willie White interviews John McGrath, Artistic Director of Contact
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What's the Story?
Jonathan Fox (2006)
An abridged version of the address given by Jonathan Fox, founder of Playback Theatre, as part of the 'Inspiring Voices' series.
Download 5pg, 118k
Reflections on the Practice and Approach of Playback
Fiona McDonagh (2006)
An article by Fiona McDonagh, youth theatre practitioner, outlining how the methods and processes of Playback can be applied in a youth theatre context.
Download 75k 2pg
Now Where Did They Learn To Do That?
Rebecca Bartlett (2005)
Rebecca Bartlett reflects on youth theatre directors' need for some 'imaginative therapy' and suggestions on some way to find it.
Download 4pg, 42k
Mike Leigh: The Playmaker
An Interview with Martin Murphy
Award-winning film director, Mike Leigh, developed his innovative devising techniques with a youth theatre in Birmingham. In this interview, Martin Murphy talks to the director of Secrets and Lies about youth theatre, creativity and storytelling.
Download 3pg 441k
Chinese Whispers
Gerry Stembridge and Mark O'Rowe (2001)
In collaboration on Made in China for the Peacock Theatre, Stembridge and O'Rowe discuss the intricacies of writing and directing.
Download 4pg 111k
