12 Apr 2024
10:30 — 15:30
The Studio, Newlyn Art Gallery
If you feel passionate about climate change, and you’d like to write for the theatre, this workshop is for you.
Guided by professional playwright, Sara Bodinar, you’ll write a script with an environmental theme that will engage audiences, to make them laugh, as well as cry!
- Write a compelling 10-minute play that you can then submit to theatres.
- Guidance on how to expand your play into a full-length dramatic work.
- Discover what actors / producers are really looking for in a script
- Learn insider script-writing tips including how to get your work in front of theatre industry decision-makers and pitch it to them.
- Have a fun-filled day and meet like-minded souls
- Lunch included
No previous writing experience necessary. Sara will make the process of putting your ideas on paper simple and fun, but also rewarding. At the end of the day you’ll have created a new, exciting piece of writing that you’ll be eager to share with the world. Whether you’re planning to start your script-writing career here, develop existing script-writing skills, or you’re looking for a creative distraction, this day course has been developed by writers for writers.
NEW LOWER PRICE!
£35 per person, booking essential as places are limited.
BIO
Sara Bodinar is an award-winning screenwriter and playwright. She has written (or been in the writing team) for 18 plays, 30 films, and three documentaries. She leads the Writers Room at Nottingham Playhouse theatre, she’s an honorary fellow at the University of Nottingham (School of English), and she’s the writer-in-residence at the Nottingham Actors Workshop and Writers Retreat UK. Her paper on engaging audiences with green content is being published in September 2024.
Please note: This is a third-party event and gallery discount codes don’t apply when booking.
See Read More below for reviews from previous writing workshops.
- “Great first session with @SaraBodinar Excellent guidance and support on how to write a script and what to think about. Excellent conversation and powerful learning @RSC 37plays.” Leigh
- “Brilliant workshop. I was worried as a complete beginner that I’d be out of my depth, but the support from the lovely group and Sara was incredible. Looking forward to coming back on another workshop again soon.” Julie, Play in a Day at Writers Retreat UK
- “Thoroughly enjoyed the day.” Play in a Day at Writers Retreat UK Stephanie
- “I’ve thoroughly enjoyed this experience. It’s been great to get outside myself in a new environment and be able to have fun. There’s no pressure, but there’s also pressure.” Student, Nottingham Trent University Play in a Day
Venue: The Studio, Newlyn Art Gallery
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