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Isley Alana Lynn is an American-born, London-based playwright.[1] Their work includes co-authorship with Libby Rodliffe of the 2024 play Jobsworth.[2][3][4]
Lynn graduated from the University of Exeter with a Bachelor of Arts (BA).[5]
Honours and recognition
[edit source]- 2025: Winner: 'Imison Award' at BBC Audio Drama Awards - Tether (BBC Radio 4)[6]
- 2024: Nominated: 'Outstanding Achievement In An Affiliate Theatre' at the Olivier Awards - The Swell (Orange Tree Theatre)[7]
- 2023: Nominated for Offie for 'Best New Play' - The Swell (Orange Tree Theatre)[8]
- 2023: Winner: 'Charles Wintour Most Promising Playwright Award' at the Evening Standard Theatre Awards - The Swell (Orange Tree Theatre)[9]'
- 2021: Finalist: 'Women's Prize for Playwriting' - Furies[10]
- 2017: Finalist: 'Most Promising New Playwright' at The Offies - Skin A Cat (Bunker Theatre)[11]
- 2016: Winner: 'Pick Of The Year' at The Vault Festival Awards - Skin A Cat (Vault Festival)[12]
- 2014: Winner: 'Script6' at The Space - Bright Nights[13]
- 2012: Special Commendation: Soho Theatre 'Young Writers Award' - Lomography[13]
Bibliography
[edit source]- Isley Lynn Plays 1. Bloomsbury Publishing, Methuen Drama. 2024. ISBN 9781350504523
- Jobsworth. Bloomsbury Publishing, Methuen Drama. 2024. ISBN 9781350530331
- The Swell. Bloomsbury Publishing, Methuen Drama. 2023. ISBN 9781350438842
- Staging Violence Against Women and Girls. Bloomsbury Publishing, Methuen Drama. 2023. ISBN 9781350329706
- Albatross. Bloomsbury Publishing, Methuen Drama. 2022. ISBN 9781350304321
- War Of The Worlds. Bloomsbury Publishing, Methuen Drama. 2021. ISBN 9781350269934
- 15 Heroines: 15 Monologues Adapted from Ovid. Nick Hern Books. 2020. ISBN 9781848429864
- Skin A Cat. Bloomsbury Publishing, Oberon Books. 2016. ISBN 9781786820525
References
[edit source]- ↑ "Isley Lynn". The Agency. Retrieved 2024-12-31.
- ↑ Akbar, Arifa (August 23, 2024). "Jobsworth review – caffeinated black comedy with a stupendous performance". The Guardian.
- ↑ Lukowski, Andrzej. "Jobsworth, Pleasance Courtyard: smart cost of living satire". Time Out (magazine).
- ↑ "Evening Standard Most Promising Playwright Isley Lynn brings new Fringe hit Jobsworth". The Scotsman. July 31, 2024.
- ↑ Hutchison, David (17 October 2016). "Isley Lynn: 'Audiences respond to the confessional nature of my work'". The Stage. Retrieved 8 January 2025.(subscription required)
- ↑ Jackson, Sophia A. (2025-03-30). "Isley Lynn and Edson Burton win 2025 Imison and Tinniswood awards". The Society of Authors. Retrieved 2025-04-14.
- ↑ "Olivier Awards 2024". Olivier Awards. Retrieved 2024-12-31.
- ↑ "Isley Lynn - The Swell - Orange Tree Th #Offies 2023 #NewNoms: NEW PLAY - The Offies". The Offies. 2023-07-11. Archived from the original on 2024-05-28. Retrieved 2024-12-31.
- ↑ Curtis, Nick (2023-11-20). "The 67th Evening Standard Theatre Awards: a glittering night". The Standard. Retrieved 2024-12-31.
- ↑ "2021 Finalists". The Women's Prize for Playwriting. 2022-01-18. Retrieved 2024-12-31.
- ↑ Ian (2017-02-26). "2017 Offie Award Winners". There Ought To Be Clowns. Retrieved 2024-12-31.
- ↑ "VAULT Festival". VAULT. Retrieved 2024-12-31.
- 1 2 "Isley Lynn Plays: Volume One". National Theatre Shop.
External links
[edit source]- Official website
- Isley Lynn at The Agency
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