A free course where you will have the chance to write a full script, receive feedback on it and have an extract performed and directed by a professional company at the Young Vic.
Neighbourhood Voices 2021: applications are now open!
Neighbourhood Voices is Taking Part’s intensive playwriting programme, consisting of monthly workshops working on form, character and structure as well as theatre trips, masterclasses with industry professionals and 1-1 mentoring sessions. Led by renowned dramaturg, Ola Animashawun, the programme is aimed at writers in their early careers. The project works with first time writers, emerging writers and those who didn’t even realise they were a writer. We believe everyone has a story and should be given the opportunity to share it.
This is a free course where you will have the chance to write a full script, receive feedback on it and have a section of that script performed and directed by a professional company at the Young Vic.
The only criteria for applicants is that you are over 25, haven’t written professionally prior to this course and live in Southwark or Lambeth (with the exception of people who do not have a fixed address). We encourage those with little to no experience and those with access requirements to apply, as the course will be fully accessible.
The programme will initially take place on Zoom, transitioning to in-person sessions when possible.
WHEN?
There will be two weekday evening sessions a month with the industry leading guest speakers; these dates will be confirmed shortly. Monthly workshops will be 11am-4pm on the following dates:
Saturday 27-Mar
Saturday 24-Apr
Saturday 29-May
Saturday 26-Jun
Saturday 24-July
Saturday 28-Aug
Saturday 18-Sep
Saturday 30-Oct
Saturday 27-Nov
Saturday 18-Dec
APPLY:
Applications close on Mon 8 March 9am
To apply, please click the button below.
