*Please note: we are no longer taking bookings for this workshop** Want to produce your own work but stuck on how to raise the money? Unsure how to approach the Arts Council for funding? Curious about what other funding options are out there? Fundraising For Your Play is a day-long workshop that will provide participants …
The Arts Council & Beyond: Fundraising for your Play (LPB Workshop) Read More »
It’s true, writers can be difficult people to buy gifts for. What should you get for that person who is forever hunched over their laptop and if you get it wrong, will your mishap be immortalised in the lines of their next play? Well, with the festive season fast approaching, we thought we’d spare you …
Looking for intensive, personalised advice on your self-producing project? Come along to our next Self-Producing Toolkit Workshop on Saturday 12 November! In the sixth post in her series on self-producing, Kimberley Andrews shares her experience of the rehearsal process: from finding space to the role of a writer in the rehearsal room. By now, your …
How to produce your own work – part 6: Rehearsals Read More »
The autumn workshops are here! Whether you’re curious about how to format a script, want to craft killer dialogue, or want to improve your hit rate when sending out shot plays, we’ve got something for you. We’ll also be offering two free workshops as a thank you to all the fantastic writers who submitted scripts …
Autumn 2016 Workshops from London Playwrights’ Blog! Read More »
We’ve had brilliant experiences connecting with writers this year through our workshops, blog, script consulting – and most importantly through the Dark Horse Festival that took place this summer during our partnership with London Writers’ Week! As a thank you to all the fantastic writers who sent scripts our way, we’re really excited to be able …
Autumn Kick-Off: Two Free Workshops from London Playwrights Blog! Read More »
How do you write great dialogue? How can you communicate information about our characters without writing ‘on the nose’? What should be left unsaid… Kimberley Andrews leads this intensive two-hour workshop designed to sharpen your dialogue skills! This fun, interactive session consists of practical exercises which will allow you to tune your ears to natural …
Does the idea of self-producing your play leave you feeling confused? Inexperienced? Even terrified? Don’t worry – it’s not as hard as it seems! This day-long workshop will give participants the confidence, practical skills, and troubleshooting insight to successfully produce their own work. Why should I self-produce? While a few lucky writers are fortunate enough to …
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Are you writing and sending out short plays without the success you had hoped? Do you want to take your craft of writing short plays to the next level? During this intensive half-day session, LPB Director & Playwright A.C. Smith will lead a practical workshop in the art of the short play, drawing on her experience of …
How To Write Short Plays That Win – LPW Workshop Read More »
What makes a scene? How can a scene be broken down in to its’ microstructure? And how can mapping out the scenes of your play help you in the writing process? In this 2 hour intensive workshop with playwright, Kimberley Andrews, you will work together as a group to break down scenes in to their …
How do you pack a punch in your opening scene? How much information should you give your audience? And what does it take to hook the reader from the very first page? When you submit your play to theatres or competitions, the first few pages are everything – the opening scene is your chance to show …
Intensive Workshop: Making an Impact in Your Opening Scene Read More »
