Fast Facts About Alice Birch

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Alice Birch was born in Malvern in 1986, UK. She studied at the University of Exeter. Her graduation from University was followed quickly by her first full-length script, Little Light. In an interview with the Guardian, Birch explains that this priemer script has echoes of her own life. “Of course it’s fictional, but I wanted to write about sisters – that relationship can be so complicated. It’s an exploration of grief and of family; there’s something very particular about when families get together and tell stories about their past.”

 

Alice Birch and her sister grew up on a commune near Malvern called Birchwood Hall. Her parents were unmarried so they decided to name both their daughters "Birch.” The commune describes itself as "a left-wing and feminist group" on its webpage.

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Awards include: George Devine Award (Revolt. She said. Revolt again); International Critic’s Prize (FIPRESCI Prize) at San Sebastian International Film Festival, Critic’s Choice Award for Best First Feature at Zurich Film Festival (Lady Macbeth); Arts Foundation Award for Playwriting.

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Alice Birch works as a commissioned playwright for several theaters across the world including Royal Court Theatre, Schaubuhne Theater Berlin, and Comedie de Valence (France).