Playwriting: stage 1

City Lit

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Description

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    Course

  • Location

    London

  • Start date

    Different dates available

This course explores the fundamental techniques of writing for the stage: dialogue, character, structure, story and performance. This is a hands-on course and the emphasis is on practical and critical exercises. You will have a chance to read and respond to published work, and use it as a source of inspiration as you begin to produce your own dramatic writing, through in-class exercises and assignments.

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London
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Keeley Street, Covent Garden, WC2B 4BA

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About this course

- Respond to and assess pieces of writing with sensitivity.- Demonstrate increased familiarity with a range of techniques required for dramatic writing- Feel confident as you embark upon your own work- Give and use constructive criticism.

Minimal costs. Access to digital theatre archive, occasional texts (optional). All primary course materials will be provided. Bring pen and paper.

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Subjects

  • Writing
  • Acting
  • Theatre Studies
  • Drama
  • Script Writing
  • Musical Theatre
  • Theatre

Course programme

- The essential skills needed for dramatic writing
- Designing characters, telling a story in a way that works for the stage, and turning your raw ideas into a structured whole
- Theatrical writing techniques including dialogue and subtext.


You'll be expected to produce some written work at home, to read plays and extracts from plays, to go to an occasional live performance of a contemporary play - all within a stimulating and supportive atmosphere.

All writing courses at City Lit will involve an element of workshop. This means that students will produce work which will be discussed in an open and constructive environment with the tutor and other students. The college operates a policy of constructive criticism, and all feedback on another student’s work by the tutor and other students should be delivered in that spirit.

For classes longer than one day regular reading and writing exercises will be set for completion at home to set deadlines.

Additional information


Stage 1 continuation courses and advanced stage 2 courses are available at City Lit. Your tutor will advise you on the best course to take as a follow-up.

All students are invited to join us at City Lit Talks Back, our monthly performance night for City Lit writers. Everyone is welcome, admission is free and there's no need to book in advance. Visit for more details or if you're interested in reading your work. Students are also encouraged to submit to Between the Lines, our annual anthology. Learn more at For the latest news, courses and events, stay in touch with the Department on Facebook and Twitter.

General information and advice on courses at City Lit is available from the Student Centre and Library on Monday to Friday from 12:00 – 19:00.
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