The crafty art of playmaking

For the firts time, here in The Crafty Art of Playmaking, Alan Ayckbourn shares all his tricks of the trade. From helpful hints on writing (Where do you start? How do you continue? What is comedy and how do you write it? What is tragedy and how does it work?), to tips on directing (working with actors and technicians...), the book provides a complete primer for the tyro and a refresher for the more experienced.