Join some of the country’s best writers and directors for a series of exclusive events and workshops as Live Theatre celebrates the best of British new writing.

Tuesday 9 March, 8pm
Talk by Simon Stephens
Meet Olivier award-winning playwright Simon Stephens as he provides practical advice on how to transform your first draft into a masterpiece.

Saturday 13 March, 3pm
Jeremy Herrin Workshop: What Happens to New Plays?
Perfectly illustrated by extracts from recent classics, this workshop is your chance to find out how new plays make it from a first draft to a completed production.

Saturday 13 March, 6pm
Online Playwriting Course Preview
Come and get a sneak preview of our online playwriting course with video interviews and top tips from some of the UK’s leading writers.

Sunday 14 March, 8pm
Talk by Tim Crouch
Join one of Britain’s most exciting theatre-makers for a lively and informative talk that examines the traditional division between performers and spectators.

Tuesday 16 March, 7.30pm
New Plays by Live Writers’ Group
Original, eclectic and inspiring – be the first to see new work by the region’s most innovative emerging talent.

Wednesday 17 March, 7.30pm
Facts On The Ground
Don’t miss this powerful new play from Steve Gilroy, writer and director of the award-winning Motherland.

Read more & book tickets now or call the box office on (0191) 232 1232.
We look forward to seeing you at Live Theatre soon.

Amy Fawdington