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Playwright Gray dies at 71

Playwright and diarist Simon Gray, author of works such as Quartermaine’s Terms and Otherwise Engaged, has died today at the age of 71.

Playwright Simon Gray Dies After Cancer Battle, 71

Playwright Simon Gray (pictured) – author of more than 30 plays including Quartermaine’s Terms, Otherwise Engaged and Butley - passed away in London on Wednesday (6 August 2008). A lifelong smoker, and in his later years, author of the Smoking Diaries volumes of memoirs, Gray was diagnosed with cancer last year.

Playwright arrested for threats

HALIFAX -- A renowned playwright and actress was arrested at her Halifax home after allegedly threatening to hold an Internet technician hostage Thursday, police said.

Mixed fortunes for this playwright

Playwright Julian Seleke-Mokoto was within whiskers of clinching a deal with a major mainstream theatre to have his new play The Last Mile performed on its stage.

Playwright Gray dies

Gray was a prolific playwright but had attracted a new fan base with his highly candid memoirs. He also penned five novels, including Little Portia.

Playwright hosts reading at TTW

PRODUCERS OF stage and film, as well as actors, male and female are invited to take part in the readings of new works by playwright, director and actor, Ronald John.

Zimbabwe: Playwright Cont Breaks New Ground With Comedy DVD

Veteran playwright Cont Mhlanga aims to scale new heights with his first ever comedy production that will be released on Digital Versatile Disc (DVD) soon.

Leading playwright Kwei-Armah speaks out in support of REACH

ImageThe respected actor and playwright Kwame Kwei-Armah has spoken out in favour of a new initiative to raise the aspirations of Black boys and young Black men.

British Playwright Simon Gray Dies at 71

Simon Gray, the celebrated British playwright and memoirist, died on August 7 at age 71. The author of more than 30 works for stage and television, including the plays Butley, Quartermaine's Terms and Otherwise Engaged, Gray also penned five novels. He capped his career with a series of acclaimed diaries ending with this summer's The Last Cigarette, which candidly and humorously detailed his battle with lung cancer.

Noted playwright to be feted

SIVASAGAR, Sept 4 – Sivasagar District Academic Council will felicitate noted playwright and drama critic Jogen Chetia and offer ‘Pranja Pranali’ in his residence on the 47th Teachers’ Day on September 5. Rajen Sarmah, secretary, Academic Council and Abdul Zelil, Inspector of Schools and president, Academic Council has called upon all teachers to gather in front of Jogen Chetia’s residence at Joysagar for the purpose. Teachers will lead Jogen Chetia to Natya Mandir through a procession.

Arts Council congratulates playwright Mark O?Rowe and Abbey Theatre

The Arts Council today offered its congratulations to the Abbey Theatre and playwright Mark O’Rowe for winning the Scotsman Fringe First award at the Edinburgh festival with Terminus.

Arts Council Chair congratulates Druid Theatre Company and playwright Enda Walshe

The Arts Council today offered its congratulations to the Druid Theatre Company and playwright Enda Walshe for winning the Scotsman Fringe First award for the second successive year at the Edinburgh festival with The New Electric Ballroom.

Artists across Canada practising political theatre

Playwright Wajdi Mouawad speaks Monday night. His defence of the arts has been circulating on the internet. (Matthieu Girard/National Arts Centre)Playwright Wajdi Mouawad speaks Monday night. His defence of the arts has been circulating on the internet. (Matthieu Girard/National Arts Centre)

Playwright changes Beaconsfield musical title

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Playwright finds faith in potatoes

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Playwright Simon Gray dies, aged 71

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Playwright Gray dies aged 71

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Canadian Playwright Appears in Premiere of Her Own Story, Scratch, Oct. 4-Nov. 2

Charlotte Corbeil-Coleman's play Scratch, charting her relationship with her sick mother, makes its world premiere at Toronto's Factory Theatre Mainspace starting Oct. 4 toward an Oct. 9 opening.

British playwright Simon Gray dead at 71

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British playwright Simon Gray dead at 71

LONDON (AP) -- British writer Simon Gray, author of literate, bittersweet plays and acerbic diaries, has died at 71, his publisher said Thursday.

British playwright Simon Gray dead at 71 (AP)

author of literate, bittersweet plays and acerbic diaries, has died at 71, his publisher said Thursday.

Acclaimed British playwright Hare to visit Israel

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Simon Gray - Playwright and diarist

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Obituary: Prolific playwright Simon Gray

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