Lucy Kirkwood wins Susan Smith Blackburn Prize

2/26/2014 4:29pm


The 2013 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize has been awarded to UK playwright Lucy Kirkwood for her play CHIMERICA.  In addition, a Special Commendation has been awarded to Phoebe Waller-Bridge for her debut play, FLEABAGAt a private reception in London on February 25, the transatlantic theatre community gathered to honor Ms. Kirkwood, Ms. Waller-Bridge and eight finalists for the annually awarded prize. Phyllida Lloyd, presented Phoebe Waller Bridge with a Special Commendation award of $5,000, and Winner Lucy Kirkwood with an award of $25,000 and a signed and numbered print by artist Willem de KooningThe prestigious Susan Smith Blackburn Prize is awarded annually to recognize women from around the world who have written works of outstanding quality for the English-speaking theatre. Press contact: Boneau/Bryan-Brown (575-3030)...