It's hard to think of a scholar and theatre maker more knowledgeable about new work and how it's made or a more perspicacious critic of the contemporary UK theatre scene than Dan Rebellato.

David Eldridge, Dramatist and Screenwriter

Written in an informal style, it's an inspiring and entertaining resource, providing tools, suggestions, exercises and tricks.

Writers' Forus

Rebellato offers up concrete examples to demystify the process of writing … He shares examples of his own playwriting practice, quotidian events that could be turned into drama, and the practices of great playwrights from history. The book is packed full of references to other contemporary and classic plays, which is helpful to see and note down real-world examples of the process in action.

Drama & Theatre