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WRITE NOW 07
THE BRUNTWOOD NEW WRITING SYMPOSIUM
13 July 2007 to 14 July 2007
Royal Exchange Theatre

On the final weekend of the Manchester International Festival, the Royal Exchange presents a weekend of discussion, controversy and debate about British new writing for the theatre and its place in today's society.
FRIDAY 13 JULY 11am

Introduction to the conference followed by:

SIXTY FIVE MILES (Reading)
by Matt Hartley £2.50
Winner of the Under 26 Prize
Directed by Jacob Murray
A beautifully observed story of two brothers trying to redeem their past mistakes.

2pm
JOINING THE DOTS - Discussion Panel
FREE
What is the relationship between regional theatres and London theatre? Speakers include Alex Chisholm (West Yorkshire Playhouse), Suzanne Bell (Liverpool Everyman), and Duncan Macmillan (writer of MONSTER).

7.30PM
CANDYLAND - Reading
by Ian Kershaw
£2.50
Winner of the North West Prize
Directed by Chris Meads
This highly imaginative dark comedy is set on the rooftop of a condemned Manchester tower block.




 
SATURDAY 14 JULY 11am

WELL GROOMED AND BRIDE AWAKE - Reading
by Ian Townsend
£2.50
Play of the Year from WRITERS EXCHANGE
Directed by Dan Bird
A wedding night does not go to plan in this hilarious bedroom farce.

2pm
FROM PAGE TO STAGE - Discussion Panel
FREE
How can writers get their plays on? Speakers include Rona Munro (writer of MARY BARTON), Mel Kenyon (Casarotto Ramsay), Ben Musgrave (writer of PRETEND YOU HAVE BIG BUILDINGS) and is chaired by Chris Campbell from the National Theatre.

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Click here for more information and to book for MONSTER .



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Performance times
Monday to Friday evening: 7.30pm
Saturday evening: 8.00pm
Wednesday matinee: 2.30pm
Saturday matinee: 4.00pm