Delve into what stimulates the artists behind this years Festival with these fun, engaging discussions. Each session is chaired by a leading playwright or theatre maker.The Writers Director: How do directors work with playwrights to bring the world of the play to life? Directors, known for specialising in contemporary playwriting or revitalising classics, discuss their careers and their productions.Its a Playwrights Life: What have been the influences on playwrights at this years Festival? What does the future hold for playwriting? Playwrights discuss how their plays sit in the context of their overall work.