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$The Writer\'s Toolkit$ The Writer's ToolkitSeason 3 Toolkit Tips (Part One)What’s one thing you can do today to move your writing forward? In this bite-sized episode, guests from last season share actionable steps to stay empowered, productive, and creative.🎭 Join Paul for the Almost The Birthday Party book launch and live reading – Thursday 5 June, 7:30PM at Calder Bookshop & Theatre, Waterloo. Includes a copy of the playtext and a glass of bubbly! 🎟️ CLICK FOR TICKETS 🎟️Connect with PaulBuy the book, The Writer's ToolkitVisit Paul's websiteConnect on Instagram @PaulKalburgiConnect on Twitter @PaulKalburgiSupport the show!This podcast is fuelled b...2025-05-0720 min

The Everything Theatre Interviews

The Everything Theatre InterviewsGrimFest Launch Party - Almost The Birthday PartyWe continue our short run of GrimFest interviews with Paul Kalburgi talking about bringing his show Almost The Birthday Party back for this year's festival. As Paul tells us, the show was originally performed around ten years ago, but has now been reworked for this year's festival. This interview was recorded during the launch party, and as such, there is background noise of the party in full swing around us!2024-10-0806 min $The Writer\'s Toolkit$ The Writer's ToolkitGrimFest at The Old Red LionIn this episode of The Writer’s Toolkit, we delve into the world of horror theatre at GrimFest, a month-long festival in October that celebrates the macabre at the atmospheric Old Red Lion Theatre in London. I chat with festival organisers Jack Robertson, the theatre's Artistic Director, and Nina Atesh about what makes the Old Red Lion the perfect venue for the genre, and Jack reveals opportunities for playwrights at the theatre. Plus, I’m thrilled to announce that a newly extended version of my dark comedy, Almost The Birthday Party, will enjoy a 10th-anniversary revival as part of this...2024-08-0836 min $The Writer\'s Toolkit$ The Writer's ToolkitFinding CommunityThis week on The Writer’s Toolkit podcast, we're exploring what community means for playwrights with special guest Kimberley Andrews of London Playwrights. Kimberley shares the inspiring journey of London Playwrights, which started as a simple blog and has grown into a comprehensive resource for a global community of writers. Plus, Paul and Kimberley offer a bounty of practical tips on how to find, build, and engage with your writing community. Grab a notebook and pen—there's plenty to take away from this episode!Connect with PaulBuy the book, The Writer's ToolkitVisit Paul...2024-07-3050 min $The Writer\'s Toolkit$ The Writer's Toolkit7-ON: Collective PowerIn this episode of The Writer's Toolkit, we journey to Australia for an inspiring look at the dynamic playwriting collective, 7-ON. I chat with Ned Manning, a seasoned playwright and founding member, to uncover how seven writers, driven by their passion for theatre and a commitment to supporting each other's work, came together to form this collaborative force. Ned reveals 7-ON's unique process, where positive thinking fuels creativity and empowers each member, and offers a glimpse into some of their diverse and exciting projects, including the much-mentioned, Thus Spake Zarathustra.Connect with Paul...2024-07-2530 min $The Writer\'s Toolkit$ The Writer's ToolkitMaggots at The Lion & UnicornIn this episode of The Writer's Toolkit, I chat with David Brady, Artistic Director of The Lion & Unicorn Theatre in London’s Kentish Town, and Farah Najib, whose play Maggots enjoyed a successful run at the theatre earlier this year. Farah shares how she seized the opportunity to stage her play at The Lion & Unicorn, and how it resonated with audiences. David offers insights into the evolving fringe theatre landscape and provides invaluable advice for playwrights and theatre makers aiming to get their work on stage.Connect with PaulBuy the book, The Wri...2024-07-2252 min $The Writer\'s Toolkit$ The Writer's ToolkitNew Writing in New ZealandIn this episode of The Writer’s Toolkit Podcast, we shine a spotlight on the vibrant playwriting scene in Aotearoa New Zealand. Join me as I reflect on my time in New Zealand and share insights from three special guests: Murray Lynch, director of Playmarket NZ, discusses opportunities for playwrights; Keagan Carr Fransch shares the development journey of her play Dimensions in Black; and Nathan Joe explores his creative process with Scenes from a Yellow Peril. We also highlight the Robert Lord Writers Cottage, a cherished residency in the former home of New Zealand's first professional playwright.2024-07-141h 09 $The Writer\'s Toolkit$ The Writer's ToolkitSelf-Producing Off-BroadwayFollowing last week’s episode about the trailblazing playwrights' collective 13P, this episode brings you the rest of my conversation with 13P member Winter Miller. Winter shares the challenges and triumphs of self-producing her Off-Broadway play, No One Is Forgotten, which premiered at Rattlestick Playwrights Theater in 2019 and has recently been adapted into an immersive opera by The Dallas Opera. Winter emphasises the importance of building a strong team, ensuring fair compensation, fostering diversity, and effective fundraising strategies. This episode is a must-listen for any playwright considering self-production, offering inspiration and actionable steps to bring a play to the st...2024-07-0329 min $The Writer\'s Toolkit$ The Writer's Toolkit13P: Collective ActionIn this episode of The Writer’s Toolkit Podcast, we explore the revolutionary concept of playwriting collectives with special guests, Madeleine George and Winter Miller, founding members of the trailblazing group, 13P. Discover how 13P transformed the playwriting landscape by empowering its members to produce their own plays and sidestep the traditional development process. Join us for a deep dive into the origins, successes, and enduring impact of this remarkable collective, and gain insights into how you too can find agency over your work.Connect with PaulBuy the book, The Writer's ToolkitVisit Pau...2024-06-2146 min $The Writer\'s Toolkit$ The Writer's ToolkitBunny Man at Barons CourtIn this episode of The Writer’s Toolkit Podcast, we delve into the dynamic world of self-producing theatre and the vital collaboration between playwrights and venues. Paul is joined by two special guests: Sharon Willems, Artistic Director of Barons Court Theatre in West London, and Christopher Leiberman, the writer/performer behind the play Bunny Man. Sharon shares her passion for supporting early-career writers and artists, discussing what sets Barons Court Theatre apart and their commitment to fostering new talent. Christopher provides a firsthand account of his journey in self-producing, offering wisdom and encouragement to playwrights seeking to bring their ow...2024-06-1756 min $The Writer\'s Toolkit$ The Writer's ToolkitDramaturgyIn this episode of The Writer’s Toolkit Podcast, we explore the benefits of engaging a dramaturg in the development of new writing with special guest, Script Consultant and Dramaturg, Allison Horsley. With an impressive background that spans American regional theatres and Broadway musicals like Jersey Boys and Doctor Zhivago, plus her work with the translation of Chekhov's major plays, Allison’s insights are invaluable. She is also the co-author of Writing Adaptations and Translations for the Stage. Join us as we explore how dramaturgy can elevate new writing and provide crucial support for playwrights.Co...2024-06-1142 min

Camden Fringe Pod

Camden Fringe PodEpisode 41 - Paul KalburgiPaul Kalburgi is a British playwright and screenwriter, currently based in New Zealand and acting as an international Ambassador for the Dramatists Guild of America. Yep, we are going global!Paul has a book and a podcast called The Writers Toolkit and as a guest on our podcast we've asked him to provide some really practical tips on creating written work and getting on the stage.Paul's website: https://www.paulkalburgi.com/The Writers Toolkit podcast: https://pod.link/1587874384The Writers Guild of Great Britain: https://writersguild.org.uk/2024-06-1124 min $The Writer\'s Toolkit$ The Writer's ToolkitLondon’s Pub TheatresIn this episode, we dive into the magical world of London’s pub theatres—vital stages for new writing in the UK. We explore how these intimate spaces support emerging talent and connect directly with audiences with insights from Heather Jeffery, editor of LondonPubTheatres.com, and Jonathan Blakeley, a writer and performer who self-produced his play "Stitches" at the Hope Theatre in February 2024. So grab a drink, and let's head up the creaking staircase and celebrate the spirit of creativity and community that makes pub theatres the lifeblood of British theatre.Connect with PaulBu...2024-06-0654 min $The Writer\'s Toolkit$ The Writer's ToolkitPlay ReadingsIn this episode of The Writer's Toolkit podcast, we're exploring play readings, delving into both traditional theatre settings and the evolving landscape of digital platforms. Paul is joined by special guests Mimi Collins, the UK Artistic Director of Bespoke Plays, a company committed to providing tailored staged readings for playwrights, and Rachel Lynett, a playwright who has boldly pioneered live play readings via Zoom, seizing control of how their work reaches audiences.Connect with PaulBuy the book, The Writer's ToolkitVisit Paul's websiteConnect on Instagram @PaulKalburgiConnect on Twitter @PaulKalburgiCon...2024-05-2949 min $The Writer\'s Toolkit$ The Writer's ToolkitThe Camden FringeSeason 3 of The Writer's Toolkit podcast kicks off with a new focus: empowering playwrights to take control of their creative journeys and find innovative ways to share their work with audiences. In this episode, we shine a spotlight on The Camden Fringe, a London festival known for its accessibility and support of new plays. Paul talks to the co-directors of the festival, Michelle Flower and Zena Barrie, about its success and vision, and we hear from theatre makers Pavan J Singh and Valeria Suaste, who share their experiences bringing their plays to Camden in August.2024-05-2154 min $The Writer\'s Toolkit$ The Writer's ToolkitSeason 2 Toolkit TipsHey Writers! The Writer’s Toolkit Podcast is returning very soon with a brand new batch of episodes! Be sure to like, subscribe and follow to be notified when new episodes are published. In the meantime, here's a round-up of top tips for maintaining a healthy writing practice from the guests featured in the second season, including Simon Stephens, Andrea Scott, Nick Green, Shannan E. Johnson, and Hilary Bell.Connect with PaulBuy the book, The Writer's ToolkitVisit Paul's websiteConnect on Instagram @PaulKalburgiConnect on Twitter @PaulKalburgiSupport the show!This podcast is fue...2024-05-1405 min $The Writer\'s Toolkit$ The Writer's ToolkitDickens, Puppets & Pinter with Hilary BellIn this episode, I chat with Australian playwright Hilary Bell. Ahead of the opening of her brand-new version of A Christmas Carol, Hilary shares her tips for writing an adaptation and talks about her modern-day treatment of Dickens' immortal classic. We also discuss the use of puppetry in Hilary's chilling play, Splinter, and Summer of Harold, three stories that intertwine to take us on a hilarious, poignant and magical journey at Sydney's Ensemble Theatre in September 2023.“I've always looked for different ways to collaborate. I find it so inspiring working with people from different aspects of theatre-making, and see...2022-11-0952 min $The Writer\'s Toolkit$ The Writer's ToolkitDevelopment Heaven with Shannan E. JohnsonIn this episode, I meet Shannan E. Johnson, a former Creative Executive at The Syfy Channel / NBCU, who is making waves in Los Angeles as Script Consultant and Screenwriter. We talk about Shannan’s company, The Professional Pen - a writer-centered one-stop shop that aims to develop writers and their ideas. We also chat about Truffle Sauce, Shannan’s poignant short film, now streaming on Blavity. “If you build the writer, then the content will come” - Shannan E. JohnsonConnect with ShannanVisit Shannan’s websiteConnect on Instagram @shannanejohnsonConnect on Instagram @theprofessionalpenConnect on Twitter @shannan...2022-10-2555 min $The Writer\'s Toolkit$ The Writer's ToolkitConfronting Racial & Queer Politics with Andrea Scott & Nick GreenIn this episode, I meet Andrea Scott and Nick Green, the playwrights behind Every Day She Rose, a bracing play that exists where racial and queer politics collide. The fractured love story is set against the backdrop of the 2016 Toronto Pride parade, where celebrations are brought to a standstill by Black Lives Matter protestors. Now best friends Mark, a white gay man, and Cathy-Ann, his straight black girlfriend are about to discover that the things that brought them together could be the very things that will drive them apart. “Nick Green and Andrea Scott are two of the...2022-10-1144 min $The Writer\'s Toolkit$ The Writer's ToolkitCoffee with Simon StephensIn this episode, I return home to England to visit the writing room of one of our best-loved playwrights, Simon Stephens. Simon is perhaps best known for his critically acclaimed stage adaptation of Mark Haddon’s The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, which enjoyed acclaim in the West End and on Broadway, winning Best New Play at both the Olivier’s in 2013 and the Tony’s in 2015. Time Magazine called the play ‘life-affirming' and 'unmissable’, - evidenced by the 5 Tony Awards, 6 Drama Desk Awards and 7 Olivier Awards the play collected.Words of Wisdom"...2022-09-271h 02 $The Writer\'s Toolkit$ The Writer's ToolkitSeason 1 Toolkit TipsWe asked all of the guests from the first season of The Writer’s Toolkit Podcast to share their top tips for maintaining a healthy writing practice. This special episode is a round of what they had to say, featuring words of wisdom from Diane Samuels, Mark Sanderson, Douglas Lyons, Marjorie Chan, Gary Goldstein, Norman Yeung, and Kathryn Burnett.The Writer’s Toolkit Podcast is returning with another round of writer-to-writer conversations very soon, when Paul will be talking practice, process and projects, with more inspiring playwrights and screenwriters. Be sure to like, subscribe and follow to be n...2022-09-2404 min

Writers Group Therapy

Writers Group TherapySession #146 - Interview with Paul Kalburgi - Writer and host of The Writer’s Toolkit book and podcastPaul Kalburgi is a British screenwriter, playwright and TV producer, as well as author and podcast host of the book and podcast “The Writer’s Toolkit.” He discusses his journey as a writer, his process and the tools he uses in his craft. Guest host Sam Gasch. SHOW NOTES: Paul’s website and “The Writers Toolkit”: https://www.paulkalburgi.com/thewriterstoolkitbook TW: https://twitter.com/PaulKalburgi IG: https://www.instagram.com/paulkalburgi/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJxb9iS3qEkbTmFe4vKn0Qg Guest host Sam Gasch’s Ideal Remake podcast...2022-03-0132 min

Prompety Prompt

Prompety PromptPrompety Prompt: Episode 8 - Who The F**K Is Sharky? (with Afshan D'souza-Lodhi & Joe Willis)Guests Afshan D’souza-Lodhi and Joe Willis join hosts Letty Butler and Stephen Mellor for a screenwriting special. In this episode Afshan, Joe and Stephen respond live, against the clock, to a series of writing prompts, as well as discussing bad sex, pineapples, LGBTQIA+ support, how to break into screenwriting, and lubing up the gherkin — oh, and Stephen dresses like a vicar.The prompts were 200 words on the pre-prepared prompt of ‘the day the crayons quit.’ The three minute prompt was ‘His Name Was Sharky’, and the one minute prompt was to incorporate the three words ‘Secret, Potent, Butche...2022-02-0952 min $The Writer\'s Toolkit$ The Writer's ToolkitKiwi Comedy with Kathryn BurnettIn this episode, I chat to Kathryn Burnett - an award-winning screenwriter and playwright, whose name can be found on many successful TV series in New Zealand. We talk about the development journey of her new comedy play, The Campervan, the iconic kiwi sit-com writing room that provided her first TV credit (plus enough stories to dine out on for a lifetime!), as well as her latest work on TV comedies, My Life is Murder and Under the Vines.Words of WisdomKathryn Burnett on writing to a deadline... "The pressure of a deadline I f...2022-01-0545 min $The Writer\'s Toolkit$ The Writer's ToolkitLanguage Power with Norman YeungIn this episode, I talk to Norman Yeung - a Chinese Canadian writer for whom the use of language takes on a whole new meaning. As we discuss Norman's body of work in this episode, he explains how he uses 'magical realism in his work to encourage empathy through dialogue, blurring of the lines between fantasy and reality in order to break down language barriers. And of course, we talk all things Theory, following the publication of his multi-award-winning play earlier this year.Words of WisdomNorman Yeung on drafting by hand... "I like to h...2021-12-2253 min $The Writer\'s Toolkit$ The Writer's ToolkitMovies & Manuscripts with Gary GoldsteinIn this episode, I talk to Gary Goldstein. Since cutting his teeth in the writer's room on TV shows like Saved By The Bell and Beverley Hills 90210, Gary has seen more than fifteen of his screenplays produced, including Hitched for the Holidays, starring Emily Hampshire and the first two movies in the Flower Shop Mystery series, starring Brooke Shields. Marking a new chapter in his career, Gary recently turned his hand to novel writing and is celebrating the publication of his debut novel, The Last Birthday Party, which is out now.Words of WisdomGary...2021-12-0841 min $The Writer\'s Toolkit$ The Writer's ToolkitTelling Epic Stories with Marjorie ChanIn this episode, I meet Toronto-based playwright and librettist Marjorie Chan. Best known for her epic dramas focusing on Chinese history, including; China Doll, A Nanking Winter, and The Madness of the Square, Marjorie is also the Artistic Director of Toronto's Theatre Passe Muraille - Canada’s original alternative theatre. We talk about her practice and process and how she balances artistic leadership with a prolific writing career.Words of WisdomMarjorie Chan on making time to write... "I think it comes to the urgency of the stories I want to tell. When I feel th...2021-11-2453 min $The Writer\'s Toolkit$ The Writer's ToolkitBroadway Bound with Douglas LyonsIn this episode, I chat to Douglas Lyons - the playwright behind Broadway's newest comedy, Chicken & Biscuits - and notably, one of seven Black writers whose names have just been etched in the history books of American theatre. Douglas is one half of the sensational musical theatre writing partnership, Lyons & Pakchar - creators of Beau: The Musical.Words of WisdomDouglas Lyons on the writer's potential to gift joy to an audience... "On stage during closing, I broke down. I cried openly in front of strangers... because there was a different version of power in...2021-11-1041 min $The Writer\'s Toolkit$ The Writer's ToolkitScreenwriting Success with Mark SandersonIn this episode, I sit down for coffee with Mark Sanderson. Aside from writing over fifteen produced screenplays, Mark is the author of the utterly brilliant, A Screenwriters Journey to Success, a book I devoured in one weekend last year, and which continues to inspire me today. In his book Mark takes you on a hike around Hollywood, sharing invaluable tales from the screenwriting trenches.Words of WisdomMark Sanderson... on the need for screenwriters to get out from behind our desks and bring real-world experiences to our writing: "I always say, writers, it's your...2021-10-2742 min $The Writer\'s Toolkit$ The Writer's ToolkitPlayful Writing with Diane SamuelsIn this episode, I chat with Diane Samuels, the British playwright behind the hugely successful, Kindertransport. Diane's beautifully confronting play won the Verity Bargate Award in 1992 and Meyer-Whitworth Award in 1993 - enjoying a West End run at the Vaudeville Theatre in 1996 and an Off-Broadway production by Manhattan Theatre Club. We talk about Diane's playful approach to playwriting, her unique Writing & Meditation workshops; plus, a writing adventure that inspired a new creative direction.Words of WisdomDiane Samuels... on being more of a cottage writer than an industrialist: "I want a writing life...2021-10-1342 min $The Writer\'s Toolkit$ The Writer's ToolkitTrailerHosted by Paul Kalburgi, The Writer's Toolkit Podcast is your go-to resource for navigating the journey of writing for screen and stage. Paul takes you inside the writing rooms of his favourite writers to explore their processes and projects, while sharing inspiring stories from writers who have forged their own paths. The podcast also highlights proactive strategies and innovative ideas for sharing your work with audiences. Please like and subscribe so that we can let you know when the first episode is published. In the meantime, follow Paul on Instagram @PaulKalburgi for updates and click here to vi...2021-09-2801 min