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 workshops are led by Greg Mosse. About the programme: For a new playwright, the stages of professional theatres seem incredibly distant. …
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[Ed: Sorry for the late notice on this one, readers – but still not too late if you want to get your application in!] Applications to the Book, Music & Lyrics Workshop for the next intake of composers, lyricists and librettists (March 2015 term) will be accepted until 31st January 2015. APPLYING: FIRST YEAR COMPOSER/ LYRICIST …
**LAST MINUTE** Get into musical theatre with the Book, Music, & Lyrics (BML) Workshop Read More »
THEATRICALITY AND IMAGERY – PHIL PORTER Tuesday 17 February 2015 – 6pm – 8pm Join award-winning playwright Phil Porter for a practical workshop to explore what makes a play theatrical, how to create truly theatrical imagery through your writing and ways to capture and push the audience’s imagination. To accompany this online workshop, they will be providing handouts, …
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How Plays Work: 3 Winters Sunday 1 February, 11am – 5.30pm £85 (£65 concessions, bursaries available) National Theatre; Clore Learning Centre: Cottesloe Room Playwright April de Angelis leads this playwriting masterclass, based on Tena Štivičić’s play, 3 Winters. Through group discussion and writing exercises participants examine what makes the play work – structure, character, themes and language – …
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The Role of Music in Theatre Thursday 29 January 2015, 6.30-9.30pm Soho Theatre Tickets: £30/£25 concessions Led by Greg Harradine In this workshop, Soho Theatre’s resident composer Greg Harradine explores the questions: What is music’s role within a play? How do writers and composers work together? What is the relationship between music and drama? Bring your imagination, …
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In the run up to the launch of the Bruntwood competition, there’ll be an online live workshop with Bryony Lavery. When: 20 January 2015 at 6pm Find out all the details here.
Perfect your narrative technique by learning the key elements to the five act structure – famously used in Shakespeare’s plays. Octagon Associate Director, Elizabeth Newman, and Develeopment Producer from BBC Writersroom, Joanna Blake, will share their knowledge and experience at this free event, perfect for developing writers. Recommended for ages 16+ Where: Studio, Octagon Theatre, …
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IdeasTap Spa is running some great workshops for writers this January and February. There are various workshops from writing female characters to the five act structure. Check them out here. Source: IdeasTap Spa
Playwright Katherine Mitchell is leading an e-course for playwrights. It starts on 19th January 2015 and lasts for 10 weeks. It is available at the moment for the introductory price of £55. For more details on what the course entails and how to apply, visit Katerine’s website. Deadline: none posted but the course starts on …
Getting Started in Theatre: e-course for playwrights (£55) Read More »
Master Raconteur will be running a four-session workshop with Simon Vinnocombe (who has recently worked with the National Theatre) on playwriting. Dates: Saturday 31st January/ Feb 7th / 14th /21st 2015 from 10am – 4pm Location: Central London, TBA More details are available on their website. Booking: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/playwriting-course-writing-for-the-stage-with-simon-vinnicombe-tickets-14040665007 Source: Playwriting UK Facebook Group
