Uploaded March 2025 | Updated September 2026, 13 hours ago
“Very few people absolutely nail what they're doing the very first pass, and what’s so lovely about that is it means you that you don’t have to be a genius. It’s like taking an exam again but this time you’ve got some of the answers.”
In this video, Vinay Patel will help you begin the all-important second draft of your play. You will think about how to sum your play up, how someone else might see your play, things you really like about your play, and any questions you might have about it. You will end by setting yourself five concrete goals for your next draft.
By the end of this video, you should be ready to start on the next draft of your play.
The Young Playwrights Award will open for entries in 2026 for anyone aged 13-18 in the UK. Find out more here: royalcourttheatre.com
The Royal Court Theatre is the writers’ theatre. It is the leading force in world theatre for energetically cultivating writers – undiscovered, emerging and established. The Royal Court is located in London, UK.
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“Very few people absolutely nail what they're doing the very first pass, and what’s so lovely about that is it means you that you don’t have to be a genius. It’s like taking an exam again but this time you’ve got some of the answers.”
In this video, Vinay Patel will help you begin the all-important second draft of your play. You will think about how to sum your play up, how someone else might see your play, things you really like about your play, and any questions you might have about it. You will end by setting yourself five concrete goals for your next draft.
By the end of this video, you should be ready to start on the next draft of your play.
The Young Playwrights Award will open for entries in 2026 for anyone aged 13-18 in the UK. Find out more here: royalcourttheatre.com
The Royal Court Theatre is the writers’ theatre. It is the leading force in world theatre for energetically cultivating writers – undiscovered, emerging and established. The Royal Court is located in London, UK.
Follow us on Twitter: bit.ly/RCTtwitter
Follow us on Instagram: bit.ly/RCTinsta
Subscribe to our YouTube channel: bit.ly/RCTsubscribe
