A bunch of amateurs? Playwrights' astonishing am-dram experiences
David Eldridge, Simon Stephens and Alecky Blythe have all been moved by watching non-professional productions of their plays. They explain the appealDavid Eldridge's romcom Beginning has just finished its West End run but is about to take on a whole new life. As its amateur rights become available, anyone in Britain will be able to mount their own production. Eldridge might have held some sway over the world premiere…