THE WRITERS’ WORKSHOP

If you’re interested in creative dramatic writing, our Sunday all-day workshops with theatre writing professionals are continuing in the Spring. Dates for your diary are:

Sunday 24 February 2008

Michael Bartlett: Writing Radio Drama

This workshop explores the basic techniques of writing a radio play and how the usual dramatic requirements of structure, plot, character and development can be presented through sound alone. Using examples from broadcast radio plays and a series of practical exercises, it examines how the 4 tools of the radio writer – dialogue, music, sound effects and silence – can be used to create pictures in the mind. Michael has been a professional writer specialising in radio drama for over 30 years. He has also been a script editor and producer with BBC radio drama and has directed many plays, documentaries and readings.

Michael’s Autumn 07 workshop sold out and attracted a sizeable waiting list.

To book your place, call 01473 295900

Numbers are limited to 16 so please book early to ensure a place!

The workshops are usually 10.30 for an 11 o’clock start and finish at around 4pm. Tea & biscuits are provided but you’ll need a packed lunch – or a booking at the Greyhound!

Ashmeed Sohoye: Well Made Play –v- Something to Say

When submitting your scripts to new writing venues what makes your play unique, and how do you stand out from the crowd? A workshop looking at asserting the author’s voice, and understanding the writer’s relationship to their material to maximise the impact of their play.
Playwright Ashmeed Sohoye has worked as a literary manager and currently works as a workshop leader for Soho Theatre.

Limited to 20 places.

To book your place, call 01473 295900

Numbers are limited to 20 so please book early to ensure a place!

The workshops are usually 10.30 for an 11 o’clock start and finish at around 4pm. Tea & biscuits are provided but you’ll need a packed lunch – or a booking at the Greyhound!

Analogue:Embracing New Technologies in New Writing

Analogue won a prestigious Fringe First at the 2007 Edinburgh Festival for Mile End (“…neuron-firing, emotionally hot-wired theatre from a visionary young company” – The Metro). In this unique workshop, key members of the Analogue team share their working methods – from capturing the original spark of the idea, through to embracing new technologies and developing the play through a process of devising and collaboration.

Limited to 20 places.

To book your place, call 01473 295900

Numbers are limited to 20 so please book early to ensure a place!

The workshops are usually 10.30 for an 11 o’clock start and finish at around 4pm. Tea & biscuits are provided but you’ll need a packed lunch – or a booking at the Greyhound!