Playwriting & Dramaturgy

Date: Thursday 24 July 2025 until Thursday 28 August 2025

Time: 5:00 PM - 6:45 PM

Weeks: 4

Price: £42 | £38

Tutor: Heather Martin

This 4-week taster course will be split into two modules - playwriting and dramaturgy.

24 July & 31 July – Playwriting

• Students will learn the fundamentals of playwriting including inspiration generation, writing dialogue, formatting, and tips for devising.

Writing Time

• This is dedicated at-home writing time for a 10-minute play or scene. Students are welcome to send their pieces to The Crescent by 21 August for tutor feedback.

• Do note, there will be no sessions 7 & 14 August.

21 & 28 August – Dramaturgy

• Students will learn the fundamentals of dramaturgy, with the opportunity to act as dramaturg on each other’s works. 

This course is suitable for people of all experience levels, whether you are new to playwriting, or are experienced and in need of inspiration.