Down Stage Write

Growing new plays in Devon & Cornwall. Development and production opportunities for playwrights.

[Down Stage Write @DownStageWrite1]

Update from Down Stage Write CIC

[David Prescott @dwprescott]

Such dispiriting news, such an important company for the new writing community of the South West. Where is the expertise, the support of playwrights & the production of new plays, beyond one person shows, going to come from in the region? All strength @Jon__Nash & Sam Parker

[Naomi Turner @Naomi__Turner]

Sad to hear this news. I remember the first scratch they held at Exeter Phoenix. At a time when Exeter theatre scene was feeling a little lost after Bike Shed closure. It was fizzing with energy & talent. No doubt Jon & Sam will continue to champion new writing via other avenues.

[David Lane @DavidJohnLane]

This is really really sad news for the region's playwrights and the theatre sector as a whole

[the PRSD @PRSD]

this is ashame 👇

@DownStageWrite1 have provided an energetic and supportive environment for the region's writers

[Down Stage Write @DownStageWrite1]

@dan_baker83 Thanks so much Dan. J and S x

[Rafaella Marcus @RafaellaMarcus]

IdeasTap - gone
Old Vic New Voices/24 hr Plays - gone
OV12 - gone
VAULT - gone
EdFringe - priced out
ACE - tiny success rate

so what now

[Joe Hufton is on Bluesky cos this place is a bin. @Joehufton]

When I started out in theatre all of this existed:

- Vault Festival
- A Night Less Ordinary
- Ideas Tap
- £10 tickets at The National
- Day tickets in the West End

All gone in the last 10 years.

Where is the infrastructure for emerging theatre makers now?

[Down Stage Write @DownStageWrite1]

Update from Down Stage Write CIC

[Televisual Quarterly and televisual.com @televisualmedia]

BTS: creator and writer of BBC3 and Dancing Ledge's Domino Day, Lauren Sequeira, on the creative process behind the modern-day witchcraft drama - https://t.co/tEJ03gPRSR

[Literature Works @LitWorks]

We've previously supported the likes of @FestofNature, @medtheatre and @DownstageWrite1, and many other small ecologically-minded community groups via #SeedBed.

[Literature Works @LitWorks]

Are you developing a project that explores the environment and ecology crises through words and stories?

#SeedBed could be the boost you need. 🌱

Find out more and get in touch: https://t.co/xh5gltoZTw

[Down Stage Write @DownStageWrite1]

@HallforCornwall plz repost

[Down Stage Write @DownStageWrite1]

This Thursday 23rd Nov our Playwright's Cafe is at @HallforCornwall 7 - 9 pm

(Tea, coffee and cake provided)

Join us to write, chat and share together! Anyone interested in writing for stage is welcome, no experience necessary!

Book now:

https://t.co/Eh97ZaF3rx

[Down Stage Write @DownStageWrite1]

This Thursday 23rd Nov our Playwright's Cafe is at @HallforCornwall 7 - 9 pm

(Tea, coffee and cake provided)

Join us to write, chat and share together! Anyone interested in writing for stage is welcome, no experience necessary!

Book now:

https://t.co/Eh97ZaF3rx

[Kate Ellis @k_l_ellis]

Amazing afternoon talking all things dialogue with the brilliant Bea Roberts. Thank you @DownStageWrite1, flying the flag for south west playwrights xx

[PlymHistoryFest @plymhistoryfest]

🚶 History Walk: Plymouth's Queer District 🚶

📍 Starting from @theboxplymouth
📅 Monday 2 October
⏰ 12:30pm-2pm

Book your FREE spot here 👇
🔗 https://t.co/SVic9CM9jN

@MimiJones03 @DownStageWrite1