Writing Workshops

Self-producing: Where Do I Begin? – free workshop at The Pleasance for artists who identify as female

 For theatre artists who identify as female interested in learning the first steps in how to self-produce. The workshop will explore the different venues and opportunities available in London alongside grappling with some of the big questions, aiming for you leave inspired and empowered to make those first steps in self-producing your own work. Location: The …

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Playwriting at the Pit at the Cockpit Theatre

The team behind the Omnibus Writer’s group return with a new workshop from October 10th – Playwriting at the Pit at London’s Cockpit Theatre. The Playwriting at the Pit workshops are a sounding board for writers at all stages of development, a space for work in progress and a launch pad for new ideas. Saffron …

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At Sea Writers’ Residency open for applications from writers under 30

A twice-yearly writers’ residency based in Margate, Kent, designed to provide a thinking-friendly refuge for young writers. Recipients will have use of a historic two-bedroom seafront flat in Margate, as well as a £250 bursary towards expenses and £50 towards train travel. Each iteration of the residency will have a different theme: the inaugural theme …

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BBC Writersroom Workshop at the BBC Contains Strong Language Festival, Hull – open for bookings

Ever wondered how to get noticed by the BBC? How to send your script and what happens when you do? How we assess your work? What grabs us and what puts us off? If you’re after some tips, this is a session not to miss. BBC Writersroom is always on the lookout for fresh, new, …

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Papercut Theatre: Redrafting and Structure Workshop with Melissa Dunne

Paperclip Theatre are running one of their acclaimed redrafting and structure workshops planned for September. If you’re stuck on a redraft or just fancy getting in a room with likeminded creatives this is for you! Whether you have a play you’ve finished that you’re looking to develop further or the spark of an idea this …

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Opportunities – Pick of the Week: LPB Workshop: Writing a Play for the Edinburgh Fringe

Each week we look through our pile of writing opportunities to pick out one we think is particularly worth your time. It could be an innovative brief, great prize money, a high-profile company, or just plain fun. This week’s pick: LPB Workshop: Writing a Play for the Edinburgh Fringe Description: The Edinburgh Festival Fringe is the largest …

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LPB Workshop: Writing a Play for the Edinburgh Fringe

The Edinburgh Festival Fringe is the largest arts festival in the world. It has provided the springboard for countless successful productions from Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead to Fleabag. But where does the process of mounting a new play at the Fringe begin? In 2012, Freddie Machin wrote and performed a one-man show based on the early life …

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LPB Workshop: From Stage to Screen

After the success of the taster session of this workshop at London Writers’ Week, playwright, Freddie Machin is back with his practical session on taking your work from stage to screen. This time, he’ll be working with a smaller, more intimate group – so please book early to secure your spot! From Stage to Screen is …

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LPB Workshop: The Redrafting Programme

Ever wanted the information from a practical workshop paired with individual feedback tailored especially for you? Then look no further than the Redrafting Programme. Led by LPB’s Head of Writer Development, Kimberley Andrews,  this course will give you a masterclass in re-drafting as well as one-to-one feedback, mentoring and a personalised plan of action for …

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Autumn Workshops from London Playwrights’ Blog

We’re thrilled to announce the exciting programme of workshops we’ve got coming your way this Autumn! Whether you want to get to grips with writing a show for Edinburgh next year or you’d benefit from a re-drafting course with a difference, we’re sure you’re going to want to get your teeth into our latest line-up …

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