Graeae – Writer’s Teach Writing Course
Are you a neurodivergent, Deaf or disabled writer?
Graeae is a disabled-led force for change in world-class theatre, boldly placing Deaf, disabled and neurodivergent artists centre stage. Based in Hoxton, this year they are partnering with The Mercury Theatre in Colchester to deliver Writers Teach Writing, a playwriting course for disabled artists who have never had a full length play produced.
This FREE course is in-part devised, and entirely delivered, by an established member of Graeae’s Writer’s Network, Nicky Werenowska. Nicola is a multi-award winning neurodivergent playwright and associate artist at the Mercury Theatre
Participants will have the opportunity to: explore different aspects of playwriting through group discussion & individual exercises; develop a new script; present work at a studio sharing.
Applications are closed, as the 10 places have been filled. Stay tuned for future opportunities.
Schedule
If successful, the course will be on the dates shown below between 10am – 2pm.
Part 1
1. 9th Nov 23 – Debunking myths
2. 16th Nov 23 – Debunking myths continued
3. 22nd Nov 23 – Character & Dialogue
4. 30th Nov 23 – Place & Time
There will be a ZOOM catch-up during the break – date & time to be confirmed
Part 2
5. 11th Jan 24 – Structure & Form
6. 18th Jan 24 – Preparing Work
7. 25th Jan 24 – Presenting Work
8. 1st Feb 24 – Sharing, De-brief & Next Steps
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