JST Pre Show Debate

Why do writers often choose isolated places as a setting? Outlying Islands is set on a remote Scottish island in the Atlantic, where a shocking series of events unfold. How does isolation impact human behaviour, morality, and relationships?

Every good play starts a conversation. We're delighted to bring you JST Pre Show Debate - a wide-ranging series of discussions, talkbacks, interviews and more.
Next date: Wednesday 19 February 2025 17.45 - 18.45pm

The discussion will last for approximately one hour, starting with a conversation with our panel, followed by audience questions and plenty of food for thought. Entry is free and you can reserve your seat by emailing boxoffice@jermynstreettheatre.co.uk

 

Daisy Hall (Writer) 

Daisy Hall is a writer from Oxfordshire. Her debut play Bellringers was a finalist for the Women's Prize for Playwriting and was performed in 2024 at the Edinburgh Fringe before transferring to Hampstead Theatre. She is currently on commission to write new plays for Bitter Pill Theatre and Hampstead Theatre.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Helen Edmundson - Playwright and Screenwriter

Helen's plays include the adaptation of Small Island by Andrea Levy (National Theatre), Coram Boy (Olivier nomination/Time Out Award) and War and Peace (National Theatre/Broadway).

Matthew Butler-Hart - Director and Writer

Matthew is a British director, writer, producer and co-founder of Fizz and Ginger Films. He is best known for his work on the films, The Isle (starring Alex Hassell).

 

Guy Jones - Director and Dramaturg
Guy is an experienced, Olivier-nominated director and dramaturg and the New Works Manager at Shakespeare’s Globe. Previously held positions include Associate Director Orange Tree, (2022-2024), Orange Tree Literary Associate (2014-2022), Creative Associate at Headlong (2020-2022) and Associate Artist at Company Three (2011-2015). At the Orange Tree, Guy helped revitalise the theatre for a new generation, bringing projects like POMONA, AN OCTOROON and JESS & JOE FOREVER to the theatre’s programme, while developing audiences and artists.

 

 

 

 

 

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