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But For Us – Lockdown update
Our play But For Us is a celebration of our NHS and those who are willing to fight for it. What better time to be planning a tour of the...
Whoop 'n' Wail
Apr 17, 20201 min read


But For Us R&D
Last week we held our research and development week for But For Us at the Old Diorama Arts Centre (ODAC), culminating in a staged reading...
Whoop 'n' Wail
Sep 19, 20192 min read


It’s the Final Countdown!
There are 3 days to go on the But For Us Kickstarter campaign, and we are so close to achieving our goal. Thank you so much to everyone...
Whoop 'n' Wail
Jul 27, 20191 min read


Winners of the Cambridge University Press “Channel the Bard” competition!
In 2016, as part of their Shakespeare 400 commemorations, Cambridge University Press invited submission of short plays inspired by the...
Whoop 'n' Wail
Jan 31, 20176 min read


Let’s talk about female characters, not just the lack of them.
@bechdeltheatre’s Beth Watson meets up for a coffee with Whoop ‘n’ Wail’s Ali Kemp to celebrate the upcoming Bechdel Theatre Festival...
Whoop 'n' Wail
Mar 8, 20164 min read

Don’t mention the M word!
Film director Georgie Weedon’s journey into feminist theatre. As a director of factual movies (I have stopped saying documentaries...
Whoop 'n' Wail
Jun 8, 20153 min read

My worst nightmare!
Preparing to go on stage as Katie in Madjesty for Whoop ‘n’ Wail Represents…Mayday, I put the finishing touches to my make up. Lipstick...
Whoop 'n' Wail
May 1, 20152 min read


Still some tickets for tonight’s show…but there won’t be for long.
Well here we are. At Whoop ‘n’ Wail HQ we can’t quite believe that we are about to head to the theatre for our third Whoop ‘n’ Wail...
Whoop 'n' Wail
Apr 27, 20151 min read
Whoop 'n' Wail
Apr 27, 20150 min read


Sharon Maughan talks to the Huffington Post about Whoop ‘n’ Wail.
Acclaimed actress Sharon Maughan talks to Carrie Armstrong about her involvement in Whoop ‘n’ Wail Represents…Mayday. Sharon Maughan, The...
Whoop 'n' Wail
Apr 24, 20151 min read


Ali & Debs feature in Female Arts Magazine
Ali Kemp and Deborah Klayman: Whooping and Wailing on the Road to Gender Equality Read our feature in Female Arts here. Whoop ‘n’ Wail...
Whoop 'n' Wail
Apr 19, 20151 min read


Here it is: The line-up for the third Represents… showcase!
We wish to extend our thanks to all the writers from across the UK who have sent us their work in response to the theme of Mayday. It has...
Whoop 'n' Wail
Apr 1, 20152 min read


WHOOP ‘N’ WAIL REPRESENTS…MAYDAY – Open Submission Brief
WHOOP ‘N’ WAIL REPRESENTS…MAYDAY WRITER’S SUBMISSION BRIEF What is Represents…? With brand new plays from both male and female writers,...
Whoop 'n' Wail
Feb 22, 20154 min read


COMING SOON: The writers’ submission brief for the next Whoop ‘n’ Wail Represents&
Here at Whoop ‘n’ Wail HQ we are taking one last look back at Represents…Desire with a very big thank you to all the fabulously creative...
Whoop 'n' Wail
Feb 20, 20152 min read


Whoop ‘n’ Wail Represents…The Writers
Whoop ‘n’ Wail are delighted to announce the six successful playwrights for their February showcase: Whoop ‘n’ Wail Represents…Desire. We...
Whoop 'n' Wail
Jan 10, 20151 min read

Represents… tickets now ON SALE
Whoop ‘n’ Wail are getting ready to announce the successful playwrights, selected from responses to our open submission brief. Our...
Whoop 'n' Wail
Jan 9, 20151 min read


Submission Window is now Closed
Many thanks to all those who have submitted their work for Whoop ‘n’ Wail Represents…Desire. Our reading team are going to be working...
Whoop 'n' Wail
Jan 2, 20151 min read


Happy New Year!
Happy New Year! 2014 was a great year for Whoop ‘n’ Wail, particularly because of the sell-out launch of our new writing showcase...
Whoop 'n' Wail
Jan 2, 20151 min read

Whoop ‘n’ Wail Represents…Desire (open submission brief)
What is Represents…? With brand new plays from both male and female writers, Represents… is a showcase with a difference. Whoop ‘n’ Wail...
Whoop 'n' Wail
Dec 24, 20143 min read


We love deadlines!
Working to a tight deadline can often be a daunting task, but here at Whoop ‘n’ Wail HQ we welcome the challenge! We are currently...
Whoop 'n' Wail
Sep 24, 20121 min read
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