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We are delighted to be hosting a conversation with leading playwright, director and screenwriter, Jessica Swale, who is a graduate of the Department. Her work has included the plays ‘Blue Stockings’ and ‘Nell Gwyn’, which won an Olivier Award, as well as adaptation of classic novels. She has directed productions at Shakespeare’s Globe, Southwark Playhouse, Arcola Theatre, and Watermill Theatre. She was nominated the Evening Standard award for Best Director for her production of ‘The Belles Stratagem’, and has written screenplays and directed films, including writing and directing ‘Summerland’. Most recently, she has written the book for ‘Paddington: the musical’, which is due to open in the West End in November.

Jess will be talking about her career, and her experience of working on ‘Paddington’, in conversation with Professor Jane Milling.