This masterclass is run in partnership with the MA Dramatic Writing at Drama Centre London, Central Saint Martins, as part of London Writers Week – an annual celebration of new writing talent in the UK
Join Ola Animashawun, associate director of the Royal Court, and other leading experts for a lively panel discussion on creating new ideas for theatre. The event includes live performances of dramatic works created during London Writers Week using ‘Open Heart Theatre’, Ola’s new method for engaging with theatre in the UK.
Course content
- Watch a showcase of work developed during London Writers Week using Ola’s new technique of ‘Open Heart Theatre’
- Panel discussion on creating new ideas for theatre
- How to capture and sustain an audience’s attention
- Taking a new theatre production from idea to finished project
- Exclusive opportunity to learn about ‘Open Heart Theatre’ for the first time in the UK
- Q&A
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- London Writers Week: Writing for theatre with Ola Animashawun
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Tutor profile
Ola Animashawun is associate director at the Royal Court Theatre, and one of the world’s leading experts on playwriting. He started the Royal Court Theatre’s influential young writers programme, and has over 25 years’ experience in the field of playwriting and script development. Ola is also one of the 10 ‘Masters’ behind the new MA in Dramatic Writing at Central Saint Martins, London.
Details
Due to an unforeseeable change, this masterclass will now be running independently to the partnership between Guardian Masterclasses and London Writer’s Week. Please click here to book tickets from the London Writers Week website.
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Returns policy
Tickets may be refunded if you contact us at least 14 days before the course start date. Please see our terms and conditions for more information on our refund policy.
