15 Best Playwriting Podcasts

1. Royal Court Playwright's Podcast

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Some of the world's leading playwrights talk about their lives, their work, and their relationships with the Royal Court. Guests include Jez Butterworth, April de Angelis, Rachel De-lahey, Tanika Gupta, David Hare, Robert Holman, Dennis Kelly, Alistair McDowall, Anthony Neilson, Joe Penhall, Lucy Prebble, Anya Reiss, Polly Stenham and Enda Walsh.MORE Hosts Ella Gold, Rosie Evans-Hill
Producer/Network Royal Court
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guests Jack Thorne, James Yeatman
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 171 Avg Length 44 min Format Long form Get Email Contact Get access to full database of 2.7M podcastsCreate podcast lists, export in spreadsheet or CSV file with email contacts and start your podcast outreach in minutes.Sign Up for Free with Email Continue with Google

2. The Subtext

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From AMERICAN THEATRE magazine, a podcast where playwrights talk to playwrights about the things usually left unsaid. In a conversation that dives into life's muck, we learn what irks, agitates, motivates, inspires and - ultimately - what makes writers tick. (This feed is for the Subtext from 2018 onwards. For old episodes of the Subtext from 2015 to 2017, visit https://thisstage.la/category/the-subtext)MORE Host Brian Jmaes Polak
Producer/Network American Theatre
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 92Twitter 2.4K Since Jan 2018 Get Email Contact

3. The Playwriting Podcast

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The Playwriting Podcast, hosted by Ken Wolf, Artistic Director of Manhattan Repertory Theatre, will offer strategies and techniques for playwrights (and writers in general) 'to get out of their heads' and write better, feel more motivated, get into that CREATIVITY ZONE, find more productive ways to complete a work, and to simply have more fun creating! Each episode we will explore what works and what doesn't work, so that you can jump start your playwriting and take your work to the next level.MORE Host Ken Wolf
Producer/Network Ken Wolf, Artistic Director, Manhattan Repertory Theatre, Playwright, Direc
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.2/5Apple Reviews 58Twitter 1.1K Avg Length 16 min Format Short form Since Jun 2017 Get Email Contact

4. The Present Stage: Conversations with Theater Writers

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Hosted by Dan Rubins, theater critic at Slant Magazine, The Present Stage: Conversations with Theater Writers celebrates the extraordinary playwrights (plus lyricists, librettists, and composers!) currently featured on New York stages. Each episode spotlights the writer(s) of a new play or musical running in New York City, inviting each guest to explore the genesis and development of the script, the transition from page to stage, and the questions that animate each work...MORE Host Dan Rubins
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 30 Avg Length 51 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

5. Hey Playwright

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Have you ever thought about writing a play but had no idea where to start? Each week, join playwrights and teaching artist pals Tori and Mabelle as they discuss playwriting and life, and leave you with a prompt to get to work. Whether you want to learn how to write a play or just need a little creative inspiration and cheerleading, this podcast is for you.MORE Hosts Mabelle Reynoso, Tori Rice
Producer/Network Hey Playwright
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 23 Avg Length 67 min Format Long form Since Aug 2020 Get Email Contact

6. James Elden's Playwright's Spotlight

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Playwright Spotlight features a new playwright every episode to discuss the tools of the trade and solutions to the obstacles we face as writers in hopes of making us all better and more successful playwrights.MORE Producer/Network James Elden
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guest Crystal Skillman
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 12 Avg Length 68 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

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

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We believe in theatre that raises more questions than answers, so Currency Press is travelling beyond the page and stage, talking to playwrights and theatre-makers about their work. Browse our full catalogue and other performing arts resources at www.currency.com.auMORE Producer/Network Currency Press: the performing arts publisher
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 2.3/5Apple Reviews 10 Avg Length 59 min Format Long form Since Feb 2013 Get Email Contact

8. Musical Theatre Writer Guy

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Musical Theatre Writer Guy is a YouTube channel and podcast in which Michael discusses everything Musical Theatre from a Writing Perspective! Whether you're a writer, performer, director, designer, producer, stagehand, audience member - a professional artist, aspiring, or simply love the theatre - Michael's goal is to present you with information that will enhance your theatrical experiences and help to bolster your enjoyment of the theatre. New episodes are released every other Friday!MORE Host Michael Radi
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 9 Avg Length 13 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

9. Playwriting Real-life

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Playwriting Real-life, hosted by London Playwrights co-founder, Kimberley Andrews, will explore all the issues, dilemmas, and challenges emerging playwrights face in the world today. From finding time to write when you're super busy, to coping with rejection, to deciding whether you should pay to submit your work no subject is off the table!MORE Host Kimberley Andrews
Email ****@londonplaywrights.org
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 3Twitter 9.4K Avg Length 33 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

10. Unlimited Playwriting

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Lectures on playwriting with exercises, examples, and interviews.
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11. Playwriting

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In this collection, leading playwrights explain some of the key elements of a well-written play, and discuss how they approach them in their own work. Simon Stephens, David Hare, Katori Hall, Matt Charman, Nell Leyshon, James Graham, Alia Bano, Richard Bean, Anders Lustgarten and Roy Williams talk about writing dialogue, creating characters, structuring a narrative and more. They also offer some top tips for first time writers, and talk about their own writing methods.MORE Producer/Network National Theatre
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 3.5/5Apple Reviews 182Facebook 1.3MTwitter 454.3KInstagram 1.3M Get Email Contact

12. Theater Begins Here

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Hosted by the Playwrights' Center Membership Team, Hannah Joyce and Alayna Jacqueline, Theater Begins Here is a podcast exploring topics, questions, and experiences in playwriting. We believe that theater can begin in many places for many people. Join us as we invite playwrights, dramaturgs, and theater makers to navigate your questions with us. SUBMIT A QUESTION TO THE PODCASTMORE Get Email Contact

13. Theatrically Speaking: a playwriting podcast

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Character, plot, and career discussion to help you with your theatrical writing.Produced by Actualstorypodcasting.com
Producer/Network Actual Story Podcasting
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 4.3/5Apple Reviews 63 Avg Length 30 min Format Medium form Since Mar 2017 Get Email Contact

14. Playwright's Process Podcast

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The Playwright's Process Podcast is a monthly podcast that takes you behind the scenes of script development, storytelling, and the creative process. Each episode dives deep into an aspect of playwriting craft and offers practical advice, thoughtful insights and helpful anecdotes to writing and life as a writer.MORE Producer/Network Emily Sheehan
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 35 Avg Length 36 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

15. Beckett's Babies

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A podcast by two friends who met at Iowa Playwrights Workshop. Join hosts Sam Collier and Sarah Cho as they try to figure out playwriting ?
Hosts Sam Collier, Sarah Cho
Producer/Network Beckett’s Babies
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 13Twitter 891Instagram 580 Avg Length 52 min Format Long form Since Mar 2019 Get Email Contact