Playwriting Real-life

Author: Kimberley Andrews

Playwriting Real-life, hosted by London Playwrights co-founder, Kimberley Andrews, will explore all the issues, dilemmas, and challenges emerging playwrights face in the world today. From finding time to write when you're super busy, to coping with rejection, to deciding whether you should pay to submit your work no subject is off the table!
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Cockfosters - from new play to five sell-out runs: Interview with writer Tom Woffenden
Episode 5
Tuesday, 18 November, 2025

In this episode, Kimberley Andrews interviews playwright Tom Woffenden about the journey of his play, Cockfosters, which began as a new play and is due to open for a five week run at Southwark Playhouse this December. Tom shares his thoughts and advice on co-writing the play, putting it on stage for the first time, and how this led to several sell-out runs. Cockfosters opens on 4th December 20251 Tube Carriage. 38 Stops. 0 Refunds.After five sell-out runs, London’s ★★★★★ “screamingly funny” (The Prickle) smash-hit comedy COCKFOSTERS returns to Southwark Playhouse Borough.Strangers James and Tori meet at Heathrow and take the Piccadilly Line across London on a journey they’ll never forget. Perfectly capturing our love-hate relationship with the tube, COCKFOSTERS is a brilliantly off-the-rails comedy that will change your commute forever.So top up your Oyster, mind the gap and hop aboard the tube journey of a lifetime!Please note that ticket prices may change due to demand and we recommend early booking.Book here: https://southwarkplayhouse.co.uk/productions/cockfosters/