Isley Lynn

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

• 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: 'Best New Play' at The Offies - 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

• 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

1. "Isley Lynn". The Agency. Retrieved 2024-12-31.
2. Akbar, Arifa (August 23, 2024). "Jobsworth review – caffeinated black comedy with a stupendous performance". The Guardian.
3. Lukowski, Andrzej. "Jobsworth, Pleasance Courtyard: smart cost of living satire". Time Out (magazine).
4. "Evening Standard Most Promising Playwright Isley Lynn brings new Fringe hit Jobsworth". The Scotsman. July 31, 2024.
5. Hutchison, David (17 October 2016). "Isley Lynn: 'Audiences respond to the confessional nature of my work'". The Stage. Retrieved 8 January 2025.(subscription required)
6. 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.
7. "Olivier Awards 2024". Olivier Awards. Retrieved 2024-12-31.
8. "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.
9. Curtis, Nick (2023-11-20). "The 67th Evening Standard Theatre Awards: a glittering night". The Standard. Retrieved 2024-12-31.
10. "2021 Finalists". The Women's Prize for Playwriting. 2022-01-18. Retrieved 2024-12-31.
11. Ian (2017-02-26). "2017 Offie Award Winners". There Ought To Be Clowns. Retrieved 2024-12-31.
12. "VAULT Festival". VAULT. Retrieved 2024-12-31.
13. "Isley Lynn Plays: Volume One". National Theatre Shop.

External links

• Official website
• Isley Lynn at The Agency