This live, tutor-led course introduces you to the skills and knowledge needed to start writing plays. Many other courses deal with the 'theory' of writing plays, but this one gets you putting pen to paper from the very first session and leads you on a journey that ends with creating your own work. 

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Over twelve weeks of sessions, you will be taught by theatre director and published playwright Ben Humphrey. Sessions topics will include but not be limited to;

- Genre

- Character

- Setting

- Dialogue

- Voice

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As well as dealing with the mechanics of writing plays, the course will also offer help and advice on the next stages of your work's life and set you on the road to getting your work produced - after all, a play needs a performance.

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HOW IS THE COURSE DELIVERED?

The course will be delivered through our online learning programme portal on TortiveTheatre.com and through twelve live sessions conducted by Zoom.

The online portal will contain details and supporting material for each session and links used throughout the course. 

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WHAT DO YOU GET AS PART OF THE COURSE? 

In addition to the course sessions and tutor time, you will receive:

- Guarantee of small class sizes (maximum of fifteen participants)

- Option to share your work in progress with the class and receive peer feedback. (Not a requirement)

- Submission of your complete play script for detailed feedback from your tutor within a year of course completion, meaning you've got plenty of time to put your new skills into practice. 

- Access to the private course forum group where you can chat with other course members and share ideas, thoughts and feedback with one another. 

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WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR?

The course is designed for those with limited experience in writing plays, but we welcome anyone who would like to participate. 

There are no formal academic entry requirements. Participants are welcome from across the globe, but a good standard of English comprehension will be required to gain the most from the course. 

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COURSE FEES?

The cost of the course is £250.00.

To break that down into a session-by-session cost, it works out at approximately £20.83 per taught session. 

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HOW CAN I PAY FOR THE COURSE? 

There are three payment options for the course. 

1. Full payment of £250

2. £100 deposit + £150 payment by 9th January 2023

3. Instalments 4 x £62.50 (First payment upon registration, second payment October 2022, third payments November 2022, fourth payment December 2022)

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Payment can be accepted by BACS transfer or credit/debit card. 

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You can select your preferred payment option at the point of booking. 

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I HAVE OTHER QUESTIONS. WHO CAN I CONTACT?

We are happy to answer any questions you have about the course. Please contact admin@tortivetheatre.com with any queries you might have.