Script East Midlands Workshops
27 Jan 2027
Script East Midlands Workshops
Are you curious about writing a script for theatre, TV, radio or film, but don’t know where to start? Or maybe you have written a bit, and need more guidance?
During this eight-week course, led by an award-winning scriptwriter, learners will explore the foundations of writing scripts, whilst developing their creative voice.
Each week we will focus on a different aspect (dialogue, theme, setting, structure, action, planning and the redrafting process) and a range of other topics including how to get inspired.
Sessions will be delivered through discussion, reading scripts and creative writing exercises, in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. By week eight, you will aim to have written a short script you can be proud of, which will be performed script-in-hand by actors, as part of an end-of-course celebration sharing.
All levels of experience welcome. Workshop space fully accessible.
The Workshop is made up of 8 sessions, running every Wednesday from 27th January to 17th March 2027. When you sign up to the workshop, you sign up to all 8 sessions.
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About the teacher:
Hugh Dichmont is an award-winning playwright and scriptwriter based in Nottingham. His creative CV includes ★★★★★ dark comedy podcast ‘The Future History of the British Isles’, and plays at theatres across the UK, including Nottingham Playhouse, Theatre503, Old Red Lion, the Pleasance and The Vaults. In 2019 Hugh won the Bread & Roses Playwriting Award. In 2024 he was a finalist for the Channel 4 New Writers Scheme.
“An intriguing world of revelations and horrors, paired with moments of hilarity… it leaves you breathless” (Everything Theatre for ‘Who You Are and What You Do’)
“Exposing the cracks of our current political and ideological crisis” (iTunes listener review for ‘The Future History of the British Isles’)
“Top Ten Plays Not to Miss” (FringeReview for The War On Terry)
Hugh is founder of Script East Midlands, a Nottingham-based organisation that aims to support and develop writers based in the region through mentoring, networking and opportunities.
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