Education

Criterion new writing programme open for submissions

CRITERION New Writing is a ground-breaking education program offered by The Criterion Theatre Trust – a series of script development workshops taking place on stage at the Cri. It is free to apply and take part. The first set of workshops will begin in September 2014. For a new playwright, the stages of professional theatres …

Criterion new writing programme open for submissions Read More »

Storylining Continuing Drama workshop – one free place available

Award-winning, BAFTA-nominated executive producer Kathleen Beedles is offering two IdeasTap members the chance to attend a full-day practical workshop on the craft of storylining. Places normally cost £240. The ability to turn story ideas into, “What if this happens next…?” keeps long-running shows at the top of the ratings, and is a craft that has underpinned …

Storylining Continuing Drama workshop – one free place available Read More »

Free masterclasses on dramatic writing from Drama Centre London’s The Year of Experimentation

Drama Centre London is offer a day of masterclasses from 10 top practitioners on dramatic writing on Thursday 3 July 2014, as part of The Year of Experimentation.  Sessions will focus on a range of dramatic writing topics, and could provide a useful jolt for anyone looking for some fresh inspiration in their writing! The …

Free masterclasses on dramatic writing from Drama Centre London’s The Year of Experimentation Read More »

Upcoming IdeasTap sessions for playwrights

IdeasTap Spa (the branch that runs their events series) has some fantastic free events coming up in the next couple of months, so worth checking these out! How to Write a One Act Play – 3 July 2014, 5.00-7.00pm Belinda Hunt of Mardibooks will lead this session. It will include advice on plot, sub-plot, character …

Upcoming IdeasTap sessions for playwrights Read More »

TV Drama Writers Festival 2014 (writers must have a TV credit)

The TV Drama Writer’s Festival is the only festival led by writers for writers. For one day only, it’s a unique opportunity for you with your peers to join commissioners and execs to reflect, agitate and debate. With 22 different sessions and a reception to close the day this is the event for working writers. …

TV Drama Writers Festival 2014 (writers must have a TV credit) Read More »

Theatre Royal Brighton young writers’ programme open for submissions (16-25 year olds, £80 course fee)

Are you 16 – 25 years old and passionate about writing?This course, led by playwright & director Dinos Aristidou, will give 20 young writers the opportunity to develop their writing and experience what it is to write for, in and about theatre. Sessions are 10am – 12.30pm on alternate Saturdays between September 2014 – May 2015 …

Theatre Royal Brighton young writers’ programme open for submissions (16-25 year olds, £80 course fee) Read More »

Character mapping writing workshop (London, £6)

  If you are writing a play and need help developing the characters, this workshop will enable you to create a visual map for your fictional character’s emotional journey and your script’s dramatic structure. You’ll learn how to chart your characters internal conflicts and emotional transformation. The workshop will be led by Laurie Hutzler . …

Character mapping writing workshop (London, £6) Read More »

Sheerdrop Theatre ‘Dynamic Dramaturgy’ workshop (for playwrights, directors & actors) – £80

A weekend workshop for playwrights, theatre directors and actors. The relationship between writer, director and cast is a vital one in the development of a new play. This workshop will explore key principles of those relationships, and how to manage them at each stage of a new play’s development. Led by Tom Latter, Artistic Director …

Sheerdrop Theatre ‘Dynamic Dramaturgy’ workshop (for playwrights, directors & actors) – £80 Read More »

Actors Centre: ‘An Adventure in Playwriting’ workshop with Amy Rosenthal (£30)

The Actors Centre, London is hosting a playwriting workshop led by Amy Rosenthal. This one-day workshop will explore aspects of writing for the stage. The morning will look at at kick-starting ideas and trusting your instincts. The afternoon will focus on character development and how to bring your characters to dramatic life. Tutor Information – …

Actors Centre: ‘An Adventure in Playwriting’ workshop with Amy Rosenthal (£30) Read More »