Beth Steel:Q&A
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- Date
- Archive Event
- Time
- 3.30 - 5.00PM
- Venue
- Theatre Royal Haymarket
- Type
- Masterclass
Join us for an exclusive Masterclass with award-winning playwright Beth Steel, on the set of her "gloriously messy... compassionate, hilarious" (The Stage) play, Till the Stars Come Down, at the Theatre Royal Haymarket.
With a body of work that moves between history, politics and family, Beth Steel has become a distinctive voice in British theatre. Led by your questions, we’ll explore Beth’s creative journey – from her early inspirations to her evolution as a writer – and uncover the craft behind her character-driven storytelling. Expect insights into her process, her influences and the themes that keep her returning to the stage.
Bring your questions and don’t miss this chance to engage with one of contemporary theatre’s most compelling voices.
Biography
Beth Steel’s first play Ditch premiered at the HighTide Festival before transferring to the Old Vic Tunnels. Ditch was shortlisted for the John Whiting Award. Her second play, Wonderland, was a finalist for the Susan Smith Blackburn Prize and won her the Charles Wintour Award for Most Promising Playwright at the Evening Standard Theatre Awards. Other plays include Labyrinth at the Hampstead Theatre and The House of Shades at the Almeida Theatre, which was a finalist for the Susan Smith Blackburn Prize.