Are you aged 16-25 and living in or around Peterborough? Are you interested in telling stories? Do you write lyrics, poems, films or plays? Through a series of FREE workshops the Eastern Angles Young Writers’ Group will teach you the principles of great playwriting. You’ll work with professional playwrights, actors, and directors, writing a short play or project …
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WGGB is accepting nominations for its 14th annual Olwen Wymark Theatre Encouragement Awards. Any WGGB member may nominate anyone who has given them exceptional encouragement for theatre writing during the past year. This is an award for personal encouragement. It is not in recognition of broader, institutional contributions to the writing sector, no matter how …
As they begin the search for the next group of exciting artists to become The Old Vic 12, The Old Vic are hosting a series of free workshops to connect with a wider range of theatre makers. In addition to the main programme, each friendly, informal session will provide an opportunity to improve skills, connect with …
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A ten-week course which will give an insight into approaches to begin playwriting. This course will focus on techniques, exercises and approaches to writing, with opportunities for discussion and shared group critiques. When: Fri 21 September – Fri 30 November (not including Fri 26 October), 10.30am-12.30pm Where: Clore Learning Centre, National Theatre, London Cost: £500/£350 …
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A ten-week course on how to develop your play led by playwright Suhayla El-Bushra. When: Tue 18 September – Tue 27 November (not including Tue 23 October), 6.30-8.30pm Where: Clore Learning Centre, National Theatre, London Cost: £500/£350 How to book: here Deadline: 31 August 2018 Source: @Playwriting_Uk
Facio Workshops is a company that believes in empowering young people & vulnerable women through drama, creativity, storytelling & collaboration. They have worked with local authorities & domestic violence charities and are looking to expand their pool of freelancers. Facio is the Latin word for “enable” and their workshops are becoming recognised as a source …
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Been sitting on an idea for a movie, but never have time to write it? Have an idea but no idea how to map out your screenplay? Then join the webinar training ‘Screenwriting Bootcamp: Write Your Feature Film Outline in One Sitting’! Recognised Canadian screenwriter Larissa Thomas brings her successful screenwriting bootcamp to IMIS in an …
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Write to Play is Graeae’s flagship new writing programme devoted to developing the skills and experience of D/deaf and disabled writers nationwide. Since its inception, the programme has developed the careers of 25 playwrights, including Jackie Hagan, whose first play Cosmic Scallies was co-produced by Graeae and the Royal Exchange Manchester in August 2017. They are delighted …
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The Write Hour are currently seeking script submissions for their first season. They are looking for both radio plays and stage plays anywhere from 10 to 50 minutes long. There are no topic or theme requirements, and no limits on age or experience; they are just looking for new and exciting work. * Selected pieces will be …
