Warehouse Writers' Workshop The Warehouse Writers' Workshop is one of the most popular and long running playwriting workshops in the country. Many of our writers have found success across London, throughout the UK and abroad. The Workshops also make a regular, high-profile contribution to the International Playwriting Festival which has gained a national and international reputation for discovering new writers and is linked to other European festivals: Extra Candoni in Italy and Theatro Ena in Cyprus. Warehouse Writers' Workshop is designed to cater for both the dedicated future professional and the enthusiastic amateur alike. Our workshop leader is Ken Christiansen of Operating Theatre Company. Workshops are on Sundays @ 12 noon 2008 Dates: 17 Feb, 2 March, 18 March, 30 March & 13 April Do I need any previous experience as a writer to join? Absolutely not. Workshops in the past have featured those who have never written a play before, and those who have won awards and had their work performed. The sessions are structured so those attending get to rub off on one another; the less experienced will learn from the more accomplished, and those who have been practising their craft a little longer will gain from the newer writers fresh outlook. How much does it cost? The payment structure has changed from previous years. Payment for a season (there are two seasons in a year, Autumn and Spring) will be accepted up front and will cost £35.00. However, if anyone has trouble mustering that kind of money we are open to discuss your circumstances. We can always work something out. ( Joining mid-season might also be possible (subject to numbers) with payment pro rata) What do I get for my money? For your £35.00 you get: * Five 3-hour sessions, headed by a professional writer who will offer advice and chair discussions on the work submitted by members. * The chance to hear guest speakers who will come to the sessions and talk on things of relevant interest. Past speakers have included Ted Craig (Artistic Director,Warehouse Theatre) & Natalie Wrayford (UK Film Council). * Access to a company of actors who will attend a session to read extracts of the members work, allowing writers to hear their work read out loud. * Complimentary membership and a ticket to most of the shows performed at the Warehouse * The chance to have your work showcased in the Warehouse's International Playwriting Festival, to be featured in one of two slots given over specifically for members of the Writers Workshop. *You will also, and this is a new exciting development, have the chance to have your work selected to be shown as part of a Showcase Evening in July. As you can see, you get an awful lot for your £35.00 If you are interested in joining, please contact us in advance, just so we get an idea of numbers... Photographs from recent WWW contributions to the IPF (l to r) Fish Boy by Jane Elson, My Love For You Will Last a Day or Two by Paul Sayer and The Kid in the Cupboard by Maude Laflamme If you want to contact us info@warehousetheatre.co.uk link to International Playwriting Festival       home page