Careers in Playwriting

Choosing your career

Alexis played the role of Zoe in Mike Leigh's film Happy-Go-Lucky.

After graduation, you'll take any opportunity that comes your way. But how do you choose the right direction for your creative career? Writer and actress Alexis Zegerman talks about her experiences.

Develop Your Career

How to diversify your writing

In a world where nothing seems certain, diversification is necessary for survival. And in the creative industries, ‘slashers’ are rife: actor/writer, producer/director, teacher/playwright.

Industry Insight

Short plays for new writers

Nick Brice is Director of White Room Theatre. He is pushing the art form of the ten-minute play at the Fringe. He told Creative Choices how he came up with the idea and how it can help new playwrights get exposure.

Industry Insight

Making musical comedy

Richard Thomas co-wrote ‘Jerry Springer: The Opera’, 'Shoes' and 'Anna Nicole'. Despite death threats and a high-profile blasphemy case, he is passionate about his creative career.