Episode 118: Julie Tsang

Today Elaine chats with playwright Julie Tsang. We discuss the benefits of being an actor before becoming a writer. The ups and downs of being a creative generally and during the pandemic and about finding what your passion is at any age. JULIE TSANG Julie Tsang is an award-winning writer currently on residencies with the National Theatre of Scotland, Open Clasp Theatre, Edinburgh International Film Festival and CBBC. Julie was part of Oli Lansley’s (Les Enfants Terribles) Wild Child scheme to develop her TV scripts and she is currently writing content for Children’s BBC. Julie's plays have been performed at Oxford Playhouse, Theatre 503, Soho theatre, Tron theatre, Lyceum theatre and the Pleasance theatre. Her particular interests are stories which explore mixed heritage, identity, loss and family conflict. Julie’s play The Family Unit was selected for the Women Playwrights International Conference in Montreal 2022. Open Clasp Theatre, WDP writer & facilitator 2022 openclasp NTS writer in residency JMT award 2021/22 Edinburgh International Film Festival Script Starter 2021/22 Children's BBC In-House Scripted Development Mentorship 2021/22 Agent: Michael Elliot-Finch Brennan Artists Associates. brennanartists - creatives TWITTER: @executetheatre INSTAGRAM: @joolie_t LINKTREE P&N Linktr PayPal https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/persistentandnasty for those who can donate. A million thanks and love. Resources https://www.samaritans.org/?nation=scotland http://www.rapecrisisscotland.org.uk/ https://rapecrisisni.org.uk/ https://rapecrisis.org.uk/ https://www.artsminds.co.uk/ https://www.bapam.org.uk/ https://freelancersmaketheatrework.com/sexual-violence-support-services/ Stonewall UK Trevor Project Mermaids UK Switchboard LGBT+ GATE Join our Zoom Coffee Morning every Friday at 11am GMT, email [email protected] WeAudition offer: For 25% off your monthly subscription quote: NASTY25 Backstage Offers: Get a free 12 months Actor Subscription: https://join.backstage.com/persistentnasty-uk-12m-free/ Or if you've got a project to cast, you can Post Castings for free: Apply promo code PERSISTENTANDNASTY at the checkout