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At this year’s Edinburgh International Film Festival, Sarah Brocklehurst and Miriam Battye joined a panel exploring the ...
02/09/2026

At this year’s Edinburgh International Film Festival, Sarah Brocklehurst and Miriam Battye joined a panel exploring the art of adaptation, with EXTRA GEOGRAPHY at the heart of the conversation.
Based on a short story by FWA client Rose Tremain, EXTRA GEOGRAPHY offered a fascinating example of how literary work can be transformed for the screen while retaining the essence of its source.
As Sarah Brocklehurst explained:
“I’m looking for material that will inspire perhaps quite a personal interpretation, adaptation of that source.”
The discussion explored what makes literary work compelling to adapt, the particular opportunities of adapting a short story, and the importance of finding the right balance between fidelity and creative interpretation.
Miriam Battye spoke about the strength and precision of Tremain’s original story, describing her as an “extraordinary, precise writer”, while highlighting the importance of the relationship between an author and those adapting their work.
EXTRA GEOGRAPHY received its UK Premiere at EIFF and will be released on 2 October.
Read the full blog via the link in our bio. 🎬📖

It’s with great sadness that we heard about the recent passing of writer, director and producer Justin Hardy, who died a...
27/08/2026

It’s with great sadness that we heard about the recent passing of writer, director and producer Justin Hardy, who died aged 61 following a heart attack.
But we would like to take this moment, on the screening of his final feature WRATH OF THE GODS at FrightFest London this week, to remember Justin and celebrate his life and work.
A BAFTA and Emmy-nominated filmmaker, Justin’s career spanned film, television and documentary, including CHILDREN OF THE WICKER MAN, PRINCES IN THE TOWER, TRAFALGAR BATTLE SURGEON, THE RELIEF OF BELSEN and SPANISH FLU: THE FORGOTTEN FALLEN.
FWA writer client Tina Pepler worked as script editor on the screenplay, continuing a long-standing creative relationship and friendship with Justin that began when he directed Tina’s Channel 4 television drama PRINCES IN THE TOWER in 2005.
Justin was a filmmaker with a remarkable appetite for life and creativity, and leaves behind a varied and distinctive body of work.
We’re pleased to mark the screening of WRATH OF THE GODS by taking a moment to remember Justin and celebrate the work and legacy he leaves behind.

26/08/2026

The Divas are devastated to hear about the passing of our iconic heroine Dolly Parton. She inspired a generation with kindness, searing bravery and raw talent and the world will be darker without her. Our final 6 performances will be dedicated to her inspiration, memory and legacy. Dolly Parton 🌈 ###

19/08/2026

Delighted to attend and celebrate the UK premiere of EXTRA GEOGRAPHY at the weekend in Edinburgh, adapted from Rose Tremain’s short story of the same name and produced by Sarah Brocklehurst. Miriam Battye has adapted the story of Flic and Minna’s intense friendship with love and sensitivity and Molly Manners’ direction adds so much to the bold and hilarious script, bringing out fabulous performances from the young performers. Congratulations to all the very talented cast and crew on this beautiful celebration of girlhood which was so well received.

We’re excited that the film will be out in cinemas on 2 October.

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We're delighted to share that FWA client Annemarie Lewis Thomas is joining Keith Strachan's brand-new musical Who Put Th...
11/08/2026

We're delighted to share that FWA client Annemarie Lewis Thomas is joining Keith Strachan's brand-new musical Who Put The Bomp? as Music Supervisor.

Set in London and inspired by the golden age of Doo W*p, the musical follows a group of teenagers who discover friendship, first love a their voices through the songs of the 1950s and 60s.

With classics including A Teenager in Love, The Great Pretender, Blue Moon, Sh-Boom, Only You, Chapel of Love and Who Put The Bomp, it promises plenty of harmony, heart and nostalgia.

Who Put The Bomp? runs at Tabard Theatre, Chiswick from 14 October - 7 November 2026.

Tabard Theatre

Wishing the very best of luck to everyone heading up to Edinburgh this month for the Edinburgh Festival Fringe and Edinb...
04/08/2026

Wishing the very best of luck to everyone heading up to Edinburgh this month for the Edinburgh Festival Fringe and Edinburgh International Film Festival!
It’s always an exciting time for the city as artists, writers, performers and filmmakers come together from across the UK and beyond.
We’d like to give a special shout-out to four of our clients whose work is featuring in Edinburgh this August:
Morag Fullarton, writer and director of DORIS, DOLLY AND THE DRESSING ROOM DIVAS, returning to Gilded Balloon from 5–31 August.
Nichola McAuliffe, who we represent as a writer, is dramaturg and performer in ANNIE WOBBLER REVISITED, written for her by Arnold Wesker, at the Pleasance from 5–31 August.
Rose Tremain, whose short story forms the basis for EXTRA GEOGRAPHY, which receives its UK Premiere at the Edinburgh International Film Festival.
And later in the month, Gabriella Leonardi, who we represent as a writer, is performing in THE BOLINE INN at Paradise Green 24-31 August.
Wishing Morag, Nichola, Rose, Gabriella and everyone involved in these productions a brilliant Edinburgh season! Break a leg and enjoy every minute.

Morag Fullarton Gabriella Leonardi
The Pleasance Gilded Balloon Paradise Green
Edinburgh International Film Fest Edinburgh Festival Fringe

We were delighted to attend the Guildford stop of the UK tour of 9 TO 5 THE MUSICAL at the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre this we...
29/07/2026

We were delighted to attend the Guildford stop of the UK tour of 9 TO 5 THE MUSICAL at the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre this week.

Congratulations to everyone involved in this fantastic production, which continues its ten-week UK tour. FWA is proud to represent both director Paul Jepson and music supervisor Mark Crossland, whose new orchestrations and arrangements – first created for the West End production – continue to bring fresh energy to Dolly Parton’s much-loved musical.

It was a pleasure to see the show in front of such an enthusiastic audience, and to celebrate the work of the talented cast, creative team and musicians who bring this iconic musical to life each night.

Wishing the company every success as the tour continues around the UK.

We’re delighted to share that our client Sarah Llewellyn will compose the music and create the sound design for BARTLEBY...
23/07/2026

We’re delighted to share that our client Sarah Llewellyn will compose the music and create the sound design for BARTLEBY, a new production from Chung Ying Theatre Company in Hong Kong.

Reuniting with director Jonathan Holloway, Sarah joins the creative team for this new adaptation of Herman Melville’s classic, bringing her distinctive work as a composer and sound designer to an exciting international production.

Alongside her work in theatre, Sarah’s diverse career spans film, radio, large-scale outdoor events and community projects, creating richly atmospheric scores and immersive sound worlds for audiences around the globe.

Read more – link in bio.

Congratulations to Sarah and the entire creative team.

We’re delighted to share that FWA client Teresa Howard has adapted FRANZ & MARIE, a haunting new musical inspired by Geo...
17/07/2026

We’re delighted to share that FWA client Teresa Howard has adapted FRANZ & MARIE, a haunting new musical inspired by Georg Büchner’s WOYZECK, opening at Charing Cross Theatre from 28 September – 14 November 2026.

Based on the original book and lyrics by Chris Broderick, with music by Rob Shepherd and Chris Broderick, FRANZ & MARIE breathes new life into Büchner’s classic German tragedy with a soul-rattling Indie Raw Folk score. Teresa’s new adaptation reimagines the original musical for a cast of fourteen actor-musicians.

(Full story via link in bio)

Congratulations to the creative team:

Book & Lyrics by Chris Broderick
A New Adaptation by Teresa Howard
Music by Rob Shepherd & Chris Broderick
Arrangements, Orchestrations and Additional Music by Steven Edis

Directed by Michael Oakley

Choreography by Ben Wright
Design by Bretta Gerecke
Lighting Design by Christopher Nairne
Sound Design by Andrew Johnson & Oscar Cotran

📍Charing Cross Theatre
 📅 28 September – 14 November 2026

Congratulations to Teresa and everyone involved.

A beautiful and magical evening in London with tour, at St James’ Square - a picnic and this year the bard’s comedy Lov...
10/07/2026

A beautiful and magical evening in London with tour, at St James’ Square - a picnic and this year the bard’s comedy Love’s Labour’s Lost ! With client Musical Director & Arranger. Lovely well deserved reviews - hilarious and great cast and direction - Bravo!

On until Sunday - check the wonderful outdoor venues.

Everything Theatre
4 🌟🌟🌟🌟- “ A charming outdoor production that adds Warmth, Wit and Musical Flair to Shakespeare’s overlooked comedy”

5 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
‘Undeniably Magical’ The Peg Review

London Theatre Reviews
4 🌟🌟🌟🌟
“Flirtatious, fun Shakespeare”

5🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
A young(ish) Perspective
“A joyful, hilarious and thoroughly engaging evening”

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