Welcome, I’m a playwright, screenwriter and comedian. I also teach playwriting and give consultation and feedback to writers on their scripts.
News
I am currently under commission to Ireland’s National Theatre, the Abbey Theatre, writing a new play.
‘Making Your Solo Show: the Compact Guide’, co-written with Milly Thomas, can be purchased from Nick Hern books.
In the summer of 2022 I was Writer on Attachment at the National Theatre. Earlier in 2022 I was Writer on Attachment at the Royal Shakespeare Company.
In 2021 I was one of 12 participants selected from over 4,000 applications for the the Channel 4 Screenwriters Course, where I wrote a new drama pilot, ‘The Reckoning’.
I am currently developing new comedy and drama projects for stage and screen. Please use the contact form below for professional enquiries.
projects
The Misandrist At the Arcola Theatre
May 2023
Produced by Metal Rabbit, directed by Beth Pitts. Starring Elf Lyons and Nick Armfield.
‘A death metal relationship comedy’ … ‘Patrick Marber’s closer for a new generation’
Peter Bradshaw, Guardian film critic
'A witty dramedy that explores the contemporary search for intimacy... portrays male vulnerability exceptionally well... precise, political, unforgiving... unceasingly entertaining'
Broadway World
'A no-holds-barred insight into contemporary relationships, laced with sharp lines and dark humour... a zeitgeisty play that shows great promise, and confirms Carroll as a writer to watch'
WhatsOnStage
Cuckoo at the Soho Theatre
November 2018
Finalist - Off West End Award for Most Promising New Playwright
"There is both snap and crackle in the writing, she knows how to place a smart joke, but it is also terrific on the teenage insecurities that make friendship so treacherous, particularly in the digital age." - Lyn Gardner on Cuckoo at Soho Theatre
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ “intoxicating to watch” - BroadwayWorld
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ “One of the most enthralling plays of the year, Cuckoo is unmissable” - ActDrop
★★★★★ "This play is a raucous riot that never stops giving." - Broadway World
RÓISÍN at the Abbey Theatre
R&D 2020
In January 2020 the Abbey Theatre Dublin supported a two week R&D of Róisín, directed by Debbie Hannan with dramaturgy by Louise Stephens.
Róisín was first seed commissioned as part of The Rooftop Sessions event at the Old Red Lion theatre, Islington. It was subsequently long-listed for the 2018 Papatango Prize, and longlisted for Theatre503’s playwriting award from nearly 2,000 entries.
Snapdragon at the Abbey Theatre
Peacock stage, July 2016
Snapdragon was commissioned as part of the Abbey Theatre's Future Commissions scheme. It was performed on the Peacock stage in July 2016.
Script reading and consulting
I have extensive experience as a script reader, dramaturg and consultant. I am currently on the reading panel for the National Theatre.
I offer script consultancy services to writers at all levels, offering conscientious notes, and clear next steps. I also offer longer-term one to one mentoring.
Please get in touch to discuss dramaturgy and script consulting rates. (See also script consultancy FAQs.) I am happy to have a brief chat/consultation on the phone about what you need. I also offer unemployed/low wage rates.
Teaching
I have run playwriting workshops for The Mono Box, The Soho Theatre, the Royal Shakespeare Company, and City Academy.
I currently run monthly, drop-in playwriting workshops on Zoom. See upcoming dates and book via Eventbrite.
Testimonials
I’ve always struggled with where to begin when writing but through exercises, analysis of scripts and anecdotes, Lisa has helped me to loose my fear of the blank page. - Conor Gormally, Mono Box student
Lisa is an outstanding educator. Not only is she deeply knowledgeable about her subject, she is an expert in communicating complex ideas and concepts in a clear, structured and engaging manner. - Kevin Nolan, City Academy student
Contact
For professional enquiries, including script consulting, please use the form below
Portrait by Ste Murray
Production photography by David Gill