Principal's Conversation with playwright Branden Jacbos Jenkins and playwright, screenwriter and director, Kenneth Lonergan
A Conversation with Branden Jacobs-Jenkins and Kenneth Lonergan
Join us for a fascinating discussion between two acclaimed writers, Branden Jacobs-Jenkins and Kenneth Lonergan. In a conversation hosted by Brasenose Principal, John Bowers KC, they will discuss the art of playwriting and their experiences in the world of theatre.

Branden Jacobs-Jenkins
Branden Jacobs-Jenkins is a celebrated playwright and a significant voice in contemporary American theatre. Some of his most renowned plays include “Appropriate,” which was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, and “An Octoroon,” which reimagines a 19th-century melodrama to explore issues of race and cultural appropriation.
Kenneth Lonergan
Kenneth Lonergan is a distinguished playwright, screenwriter, and director. His plays such as “This Is Our Youth” and “The Waverly Gallery” explore the complexities of human relationships. Lonergan is also well-known for his work in film, having written and directed “Manchester by the Sea,” which earned him Academy Award nominations and a win for Best Original Screenplay.
Date: 16 May 2025, 16:30
Venue: Brasenose College, Radcliffe Square OX1 4AJ
Venue Details: Amersi Foundation Lecture Room
Speakers: Kenneth Lonergan, Branden Jacobs Jenkins (Yale University), Mr John Bowers KC (Principal, Brasenose College, Oxford)
Organising department: Brasenose College
Organiser: Anu Dawson (Principal's Office, Brasenose College)
Organiser contact email address: anu.dawson@bnc.ox.ac.uk
Host: John Bowers QC (University of Oxford)
Booking required?: Required
Booking url: https://forms.office.com/e/9VVJbpeydU
Booking email: principals.events@bnc.ox.ac.uk
Cost: Free
Audience: Members of the University only
Editors: Kate Roberts, Anu Dawson