Playwright Interview: Iman Qureshi on The Funeral Director

Ooh do we have a treat in store for you Scripties! After discussing The Funeral Director on episode 4 of this series we are over the moon to be bringing you this very special interval interview episode of the pod, with the playwright herself, Iman Qureshi. Getting to hear Iman talk so openly and honestly about her work was a real privilege - AND she got to settle The Great Tea Debate between Lexie and Meg.
So enjoy this bonus ep and we'll see you back next week for S4Ep7 and a brand new play in discussion!

Please be aware that in the pay there is one scene in which a baby is prepared for burial, and we discuss that on today's episode with Iman between 28.20-30.45

Co Hosted by Lexie Ward and Meg Robinson.
Music By Connor Barton (Sethera Sound Design)

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Iman Qureshi

Iman Qureshi is an award-winning writer for stage, screen and radio. Her stage plays include: The Ministry of Lesbian Affairs (Soho Theatre, London, 2022); The Funeral Director (winner of the 2018 Papatango New Writing Prize; premiered at Southwark Playhouse followed by a UK Tour) and Speed (Kali Theatre, 2013). Iman is currently under commission from the Bush Theatre, English Touring Theatre, the Royal Court where she is a recipient of the Clare McIntrye Bursary, and the Almeida Theatre where she is part of the inaugural Genesis programme. She is currently on attachment at the National Theatre and also has several TV projects in development including with STV/BBC, NBC Universal, Wychwood/Joi Productions, and a first look deal with Paramount Global.
Follow her blog here: https://imanqureshi.com