What is Dramaturgy?! With Sarah Dickenson
Nov
10
7:00 PM19:00

What is Dramaturgy?! With Sarah Dickenson

What is Dramaturgy? What is a dramaturg? Do I need one? How can they help? In this session Sarah will unpick the mysterious art of dramaturgy, exploring where it lurks and who does it and how this could be helpful to you as a writer or theatre maker. We will explore processes personal and collaborative, and where in the process your individual points of support might be. It’ll be fun, empowering and full of curiosity and joy.

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Writing Character with Simon Longman
Aug
4
6:00 PM18:00

Writing Character with Simon Longman

WRITING CHARACTER WITH SIMON LONGMAN

A workshop on how to build character and find things you might have never thought were there. We'll play around with how you can make discoveries merely by writing dialogue - the stuff hidden in your head that is waiting to come out. No prep needed for the workshop, just be ready to write some things down.

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Write Out Loud short films screening at Exeter Phoenix
Jun
14
7:30 PM19:30

Write Out Loud short films screening at Exeter Phoenix

WRITE OUT LOUD FILMS

Down Stage Write presents four filmed monologues commissioned from members of their Write Out Loud LGBTQ+ writer development programme.

From the struggles of gay parenthood to forging a place for your identity in a world that resists it these short pieces from Devon and Cornwall writers take a wry and heartfelt look at the LGBTQ+ experience today.

The proceeds of this event will go directly towards funding Down Stage Write’s future work of the Write Out Loud project.

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Page To Stage Workshop with Lakesha Arie Angelo
Apr
10
1:00 PM13:00

Page To Stage Workshop with Lakesha Arie Angelo

PAGE TO STAGE WORKSHOP

What are the practical steps in staging a new play? How does a script change and develop from first draft to final production? What is the playwright/director relationship like?

This practical workshop led by Lakesha Arie Angelo explores the journey from page to stage for a new play, from the perspective of both playwright and director.

Suitable for both writers and directors this is a brilliant chance to consider the process of bringing a new play to life on the stage for anyone passionate about plays.

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Playwriting Workshop with Tim Crouch 'Writing With Form'
Mar
25
6:30 PM18:30

Playwriting Workshop with Tim Crouch 'Writing With Form'

Playwriting Workshop with Tim Crouch

Writing with Form

This workshop will look at the liberating potential of form in theatre thinking and writing. Form that speaks as strongly as content. We’ll think about what happens to our words as they meet their audience. We’ll think about the audience as the ultimate co-authors of the theatrical exchange.

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A Whatsapp To The Curious - digital ghost stories for Christmas
Dec
20
to Dec 22

A Whatsapp To The Curious - digital ghost stories for Christmas

It’s supposed to be a jolly time isn’t it? Then why am I trembling? Why am I scared?

Down Stage Write present five seasonally spooky tales with a modern digital twist.

This Christmas we can’t gather together around a fire to tell ghost stories, so we’re inviting you to join us in a whatsapp group for an hour guaranteed to chill and entertain.

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Playwriting Workshop with Atiha Sen Gupta
Dec
5
1:00 PM13:00

Playwriting Workshop with Atiha Sen Gupta

Hello!

I’m Atiha and I’ll be running a workshop with Down Stage Write on 5 December exploring the different writing styles of playwrights.

Writers range from the naturalistic to the absurd – with many stops along the way. Join us on that journey as we delve into the words of writers like Arthur Miller, Harold Pinter, Caryl Churchill, Roy Williams and Dael Orlandersmith.

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Starter for Ten - workshop with Sharon Clark
Nov
16
1:30 PM13:30

Starter for Ten - workshop with Sharon Clark

The opening scenes of your play is vital to kickstart the storytelling. What gives a play opening punch? What do we have to consider when building the first ten pages that has real impact for an audience and possible commissioners? How do we make our audience forget the world outside? This session will include examples of great opening scenes, discussion and exploration of character and pace.

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Write Place: Writers meet up and workshop with Down Stage Write
Nov
9
11:00 AM11:00

Write Place: Writers meet up and workshop with Down Stage Write

Down Stage Write are holding a writer’s social in partnership with MAKETANK.

Come along, meet other playwrights, and talk all things writing over a coffee.

Writers are welcome to bring ten-pages (max.) along, have their work read out, and receive informal feedback from other playwrights and Down Stage Write.

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Playwrights for Hire - Exeter Fringe 2019
Aug
4
11:00 AM11:00

Playwrights for Hire - Exeter Fringe 2019

Find one of our team of playwrights stationed in fringe venues during the week. For only £1 you can feel like a big time producer and commission a one page play based on your ideas, whether you want a gritty kitchen sink drama, a moving monologue or a play where Ainsley Harriot marries a dinosaur.

At the end of the week come and see our gang of actors (including some of your favourites from other fringe shows) perform as many of the plays as possible in one hour, script in hand. A new writing night like no other, it’s the perfect way to finish the fringe!

Find out just how many plays we can write and stage in a week!?

All profits from play commissions go to charity.

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Playwrights for Hire - Plymouth Fringe 2019
Jun
1
8:00 PM20:00

Playwrights for Hire - Plymouth Fringe 2019

Find one of our team of playwrights stationed in fringe venues during the week. For only £1 you can feel like a big time producer and commission a one page play based on your ideas, whether you want a gritty kitchen sink drama, a moving monologue or a play where Ainsley Harriot marries a dinosaur.

At the end of the week come and see our gang of actors (including some of your favourites from other fringe shows) perform as many of the plays as possible in one hour, script in hand. A new writing night like no other, it’s the perfect way to finish the fringe!

Find out just how many plays we can write and stage in a week!?

All profits from play commissions go to charity.

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Playwrights for Hire - Plymouth Art Weekender 2018
Sep
29
11:00 AM11:00

Playwrights for Hire - Plymouth Art Weekender 2018

Find one of our team of playwrights stationed at Rumpus Cosy. For only £1 you can feel like a big time producer and commission a one page play based on your ideas, whether you want a gritty kitchen sink drama, a moving monologue or a play where Ainsley Harriot marries a dinosaur.

At the end of the day, come and see our gang of actors (including some of your favourites from other fringe shows) perform as many of the plays as possible in one hour, script in hand. A new writing night like no other, it’s the perfect way to finish the fringe!

Find out just how many plays we can write and stage in a day!?

All profits from play commissions go to charity.

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Theatre Uncut 2018 - The Power Plays
Jun
16
7:00 PM19:00

Theatre Uncut 2018 - The Power Plays

A collection of script in hand performances directed by local female directors, with music and poetry from members of Plymouth based group Feminist Fusion.

Theatre Uncut is an organisation that annually commissions leading playwrights to create short plays that tackle political and social issues. They then release these plays, rights free, to be performed by anyone anywhere. This year’s collection of plays are the Power Plays, exploring the theme of power from the female perspective.

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