‘Ode to Leeds’ – a stirring new play inspired by the power of poetry and strength of local voices
Written by Zodwa Nyoni Directed by James Brining West Yorkshire Playhouse, Courtyard Theatre Press Night Wednesday 14 June, 7.45pm Sat...
New Writing North | On being a writer-in-residence
on being a writer in residence
How to make it in theatre as a playwright
The most powerful weapon in a wannabe playwright’s arsenal? Lists, and lots of them, writes Zodwa Nyoni When I started writing for...
The Reviews Hub | Boi Boi is Dead ****
The design of this first full length play, Boi Boi is Dead by Zodwa Nyoni, is the clue to grasping its unusual and delicate dramatic...
The Scotsman | Nine Lives ****
[........] And as if to confirm the huge current strength of writing and acting in England, this week’s Play, Pie And Pint show,...
Poet & Playwright, the Craft of a Writer
Zodwa Nyoni’s list of accomplishments runs pretty long. In fact, I’m going to guess that if you aren’t aware already, you’re going to be...
Postgraduate playwright wins Channel 4 award
Postgraduate writing student Zodwa Nyoni from the School of Performance and Cultural Industries has won a prestigious Channel 4...
Literary Sisters: Author Interview with Zodwa Nyoni
Literary Sisters has – so far – been fairly fiction-centric in its focus. So it’s high time to feature a poet on the blog. It’s my...