Creating characters

Update: 2011-10-06

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There are many ways to develop characters for a play. They can be complete inventions, or taken from real life: inspired by a family member, or ripped from the headlines. Some leading playwrights discuss how they like to develop characters, and how they incorporate them into the fabric of their plays.

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Interview with James Graham

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Interview with Simon Stephens

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Interview with Katori Hall

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Interview with David Hare

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Top tips for writers

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How do you write?

2011-10-0602:35

Using dramatic metaphor

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Dramatic style

2011-10-0603:11

Structuring a scene

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Writing dialogue

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Building a plot

2011-10-0603:59

Creating characters

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Political theatre

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Creating characters

Creating characters