Want to be a playwright?

Live Theatre's

unique new online course...

Learn the art of playwriting from two leading
theatre practitioners, watch exclusive video of
award-winning writers including Lee Hall (Billy
Elliot, Cooking With Elvis & The Pitmen Painters
)
and be part of a community of aspiring
playwrights.

 

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RT @LiveTheatre: In her what to see @lyngardner tips #brilliantadventures which opens here Weds http://t.co/rtc1LMkeH6 via @guardian http:/…
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RT @LiveTheatre: Cast announced for our new #TynePlay who start rehearsals next week http://t.co/mM6LXZTiMN part of @FestivalNE & supported…
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Budding playwrights - we're listed as one of @EveningChron's top events for this evening. Hope to see you soon http://t.co/uA086Bnt2c
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RT @Pwrightsstudio: @Playwriting_UK @bbcwritersroom @oldvicnewvoices @IdeasTap @TheWritersGuild @be_a_playwright Thanks for the #ff Happy h…
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@livetheatre have a Facebook competition to win tickets to tonight's 9pm #LiveWitness show. Get tagging & commenting http://t.co/vZu8Agh4Qx
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RT @LiveTheatre: #LiveWitness @guardian Theatre pick 'Shows that allow us to peep behind the curtain are rare but often pay dividends' http…
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RT @LiveTheatre: @BritTheatreGuid Witnessing @LiveTheatre's History: http://t.co/GOsiPQx4wd #LiveWitness Some performances are already sold…
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RT @rashbrm: 'Backstage world is opened up to audiences in the promenade piece, #LiveWitness @livetheatre'#theatretips @lyngardner http://t…
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Excited about seeing #BrilliantAdventures @rxtheatre tonight by course contributor @amcdoo! Look out for it later in May @LiveTheatre
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RT @Playwriting_UK: #ff Some top resources: @Pwrightsstudio @bbcwritersroom @oldvicnewvoices @IdeasTap @TheWritersGuild @be_a_playwright
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Thanks to the interactive http://t.co/BbeGLhINSO members who join us for last night's Live Chat. Remember to keep chatting via the forums.
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Check out our new season brochure. What are you looking forward to next season? http://t.co/bhXLAV0LBh
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Interesting talk @rxtheatre on Thursday from @DirectNorthUK on the relationship between Directors and Playwrights http://t.co/FIiOC44Om6
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This week's Live Chat will take place on Saturday from 10am - 11am. This week's theme "How do you keep an audience guessing?"
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RT @PDClifford: Live review of the brilliant Captain Amazing @LiveTheatre http://t.co/qofBQTtKkz #sgaz
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Wishing the cast and creative team good luck for the opening night of Captain Amazing this evening http://t.co/SnD87mlCg8
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Wising @nc_owen good luck for her script-in-hand performance, of her one act play The Knot of Eve, tonight at The Bridge Hotel, 8pm.
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RT @LiveTheatre: To win a pair of 1st night tix (Tue 9 Apr) for new play Captain Amazing What would be your super power? http://t.co/SLC ...
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We're delighted to announce that course graduate @nc_owen new play will be given a script-in-hand performance at The Bridge Hotel on Tuesday
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@beckett9 We're looking into a more permanent chat option & will keep you updated. The transcript from Wednesday's chat is now on the forum.

Interactive Option

£495 (payable in 4 instalments)

Learn the art of playwriting from experts in writer development
Watch great writers talk about their practice
Receive regular practical feedback from experts at Live Theatre including a detailed critique of your final play
Join a community of aspiring playwrights via an online forum
Meet your tutor for a live online discussion every two weeks
Study from anywhere at your own pace
Complete five step-by-step modules with practical exercises
Learn what makes a great play from close study of key scripts
Begin to take yourself seriously as a writer

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One off payment of £495
or payable in 4 instalments

Solo Option

£95

Learn the art of playwriting from experts in writer development
Watch great writers talk about their practice
Receive regular practical feedback from experts at Live Theatre including a detailed critique of your final play
Join a community of aspiring playwrights via an online forum
Meet your tutor for a live online discussion every two weeks
Study from anywhere at your own pace
Complete five step-by-step modules with practical exercises
Learn what makes a great play from close study of key scripts
Begin to take yourself seriously as a writer

More information


One off payment of £95