Playwriting Australia champions Australian stories. The Playwrights’ Program offers a diverse range of dedicated masterclasses that allow playwrights at all levels the time, space and creative guidance to explore their craft and refine their skills. To participate, please book as places are strictly limited. To all masterclasses bring pen and paper or your laptop.
JOHN ROMERIL
For this masterclass, priority will be given to emerged and mid-career playwrights.
When: Thursday 22rd March, 9am-12pm
Where: Darlo Drama, Level 1, 16-18 Oxford Square, Darlinghurst
Cost: $40 (booking essential)
HILLARY BELL
This masterclass is open to emerging playwrights only.
When: Thursday 22rd March, 9am-12pm
Where: Brand X, Level 1, 34 Burton Street Darlinghurst
Cost: $40 (booking essential)
LEAH PURCELL
This masterclass is reserved exclusively for First Nations writers.
When: Saturday, 24 March, 2.30 - 5.30pm
Where: Brand X, Level 1, 34 Burton Street Darlinghurst
Cost: Free (booking essential)
PLAYWRITING 101
Have you ever wanted to write a play? Here’s your chance! Working with Playwriting Australia core artists, we take you on a whirlwind ride through the ins and outs of writing for the stage.
When: Saturday 24th March, 10 am – 12 pm
Where: Darlo Drama, Level 1, 16-18 Oxford Square, Darlinghurst
Cost: Free (booking essential)
PLAY RELAY
A multi-skilled, multi-layered, tag-team masterclass presented by five leading Australian playwrights, willing to share their top writing tips. Get ready to fill your playwriting toolbox.
Presenters: Vanessa Bates, Jane Bodie, Mary Anne Butler, Ben Ellis and Ned Manning
When: Saturday 24th March, 10am-12pm
Where: Brand X, Level 1, 34 Burton Street Darlinghurst
