Alistair McDowall grew up in the North East of England.
Plays include: Zero for the Young Dudes! (National Theatre Connections 2017); X (Royal Court Theatre 2016); Pomona (RWCMD/Gate 2014; Orange Tree Theatre/Royal Exchange/National Theatre 2014/5); Talk Show (Royal Court Theatre 2013); Brilliant Adventures (Royal Court Young Writers’ Festival 2012; Royal Exchange, Manchester and Live Theatre, Newcastle 2013) Captain Amazing (Live Theatre, Newcastle and Edinburgh Fringe 2013; UK tour 2014). His work has been translated and produced internationally.
Abraham Woursell Prize 2016-2021
Bruntwood Prize Judge’s Award 2011