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Dennis McIntosh. Photo: Emily Doyle

Script notes

West Gate

Script Notes with Dennis McIntosh

Writer Dennis McIntosh discusses his script notes for his new Australian play, West Gate.

By Emily Doyle

Learn from Writer Dennis McIntosh about his approach to writing authentic characters for West Gate.

Note: The script used in this video is a rehearsal draft from February 2026.

Developed through Melbourne Theatre Company's NEXT STAGE Writers’ Program, with the support of our Playwrights Giving Circle.

Melbourne Theatre Company acknowledges the support of The Ian Potter Foundation and the Department of Education, Victoria, through the Strategic Partnerships Program.