Page to Stage 2023 News

Page to Stage 2023 News

    PAGE TO STAGE is an intensive six-month dramaturgical program offered by Melbourne Writers’ Theatre. From May – November 2023, four MWT playwrights will participate in Page to Stage 2023, each working in a one-on-one collaboration with an experienced...
The playwright speaks – Mykhailo Krupnik

The playwright speaks – Mykhailo Krupnik

“Writing a play is like carving a piece for a machine called Life. At the same time, there is a craftsperson in every artist. A real artist who invents something must have a base part. And then compose. Using the basic skill, they formalise the idea. Make it...
Plays announced – Page to Stage 2022

Plays announced – Page to Stage 2022

  We are excited to announce our selected playwrights and scripts for Page to Stage 2022. Congratulations to Louise Hopewell, Richard Mealey, Mag O’Brien and Alison Campbell Rate, whose scripts will receive intensive one-on-one dramaturgy from June to...
In Conversation with Inna Tsrylin

In Conversation with Inna Tsrylin

  Inna Tsrylin’s play ‘Tatiana, Dragon and Friend’ was one of four new scripts developed this year in MWT’s Page to Stage dramaturgical program. In the lead-up to the online presentation of ‘Tatiana, Dragon and Friend’ in The...
Who is the Lady of Music?

Who is the Lady of Music?

Meet Maree Collie, an MWT playwright and In One Act participant. For In One Act, Maree has written the short play ‘The Lady of Music’. The latest draft of this was read by actors Clare Larman, Amir Rahimzadeh, Marli Van Der Bijl and Kyle Roberts at Session...
‘In One Act 2021’ launched on 17th July

‘In One Act 2021’ launched on 17th July

An annual creative partnership between Yarra Libraries and MWT, IN ONE ACT gives new and emerging playwrights living in the City of Yarra and beyond the opportunity to immerse themselves in an intensive five-stage playwriting program. 2021 marks the fourth year of...