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
Gary's House: But is it a home? l Satire becomes drama [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:43
Gary's failed in everything he's attempted. But when he inherits a block of land, he gets an urge to build a nest with his angry, pregnant girlfriend, Sue-Anne. A ratbag collection of misfits, loners, drifters and losers…
Introduction to Gary's House l On the beauty of failure [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 7:18
John McCallum reads his introduction to Gary’s House, by Debra Oswald. McCallum is one of the country’s most respected critics. He's published widely in the field of Australian theatre and drama and is the long-standing…
Don's Party: the way we were l Classic Australian theatre [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:17
Election night 1969: Don and Kath hope for a change of government and give a party to watch the results. But as the tide turns against Labor, faded ideals and disappointed hopes begin to reveal themselves. This brilliant…
Preface to Don's Party l Reflecting on classic Australian theatre [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:39
Toby Leon reads H.G. Kippax’s preface to Don’s Party. From the mid-1960s on, Kippax was the authoritative critic at the Sydney Morning Herald and is said to have spotted the talent of the young John Bell, Robyn Nevin, Me…
The Floating World: shipped over the edge l Classic Australian theatre [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:10
Les and Irene celebrate their wedding anniversary by setting sail on the Women’s Weekly Cherry Blossom Cruise. But amongst the sun hats and piña coladas Les, a former WWII prisoner of war, finds himself confronted by old…