Not in Print: playwrights off script - on inspiration, process and theatre itself

Not in Print: playwrights off script - on inspiration, process and theatre itself

Author: Currency Press: the performing arts publisher Language: English Episodes: 73
Ever wondered what happens before the curtain rises or the script is even finalised? Not in Print: playwrights off script-on inspiration, process and theatre itself pulls back that curtain. Hosted by Caitlin from Currency Press, Australia's performing arts publisher, this series moves beyond the finished product to explore the raw, formative stages of theatrical creation. Each conversation is a journey into the minds of the country's most respected playwrights and theatre-makers, where the focus isn't on polished answers but on the compelling questions that fuel their art. You'll hear firsthand accounts of where ideas truly originate, the messy and magical evolution of a narrative, and the intricate craft of building characters that live and breathe. Discussions delve into the often unseen work of dramaturgy, trade secrets honed over years in the industry, and frank reflections on the state of theatre itself. This podcast offers a rare, unscripted look at the passion and pragmatism behind Australian stages, serving as an essential resource for anyone fascinated by the art of storytelling. It’s where the conversation continues long after the programme notes are put away.
Episodes
Radiance: Families are full of secrets l Classic Australian theatre [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:28
Cressy, Mae and Nona are half sisters with little in common bar the ghosts from their childhood. They return to their childhood home on the eve of their mother’s funeral. The tropical Queensland landscape is the spectacu…
Introduction to Radiance l Classic Australian theatre [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 7:41
Louis Nowra reads his introduction to his play, Radiance. It’s called Women on the Mud Flats and it charts the journey of the work from a single image, into the shape of a story, to the premiere production and beyond. Bu…
The Removalists: Who's in charge here? l Classic Australian theatre [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:57
A young policeman’s first day on duty becomes a violent and highly charged initiation into law enforcement. Remarkable for its blend of boisterous humour and horrifying violence, The Removalists has acquired a reputation…