A free* course run by Red Ladder’s Artistic Director, Cheryl Martin for those pursuing a career in the industry.

*Please note, for this course you pay a £10 deposit which is refunded in your first session. If you want to participate but this is a barrier to you attending, please drop us a line as we would love you to come.

Sessions will include:

• Starting from real life
• Creating multi-layered characters
• What makes good dialogue
• Different approaches to structure

The most promising new voices will be asked to write short pieces (no more than 10 minutes) for Red Ladder.
These pieces will be directed by graduates of the Red Ladder directing course, and performed by graduates from our acting course in a final showcase.
Writers may then be offered a further development opportunity, receiving mentorship and support.

Please note, this is a repeat of the course Cheryl ran last year so not appropriate for those who attended previously.  

3rd June – Session 1 at Room 510, Leeds Conservatoire
10th June – Session 2 at Room 510, Leeds Conservatoire
17th June – Session 3 at Room 510, Leeds Conservatoire
24th June – Session 4 at Room 510, Leeds Conservatoire

This course is open to anyone 18+ living in West Yorkshire. If you’re not in the county but you wish to attend do email us info@redladder.co.uk and we will add you to the waitlist.

There is also an online version of this course for anyone who would benefit from captioning.

“That was the best creative writing workshop I’ve ever had!” – Writing workshop participant.

“Brilliant workshop today with Cheryl, from Red Ladder. Thank-you Cheryl for your gripping workshop. Loved every minute. Learned so much.” – Writing workshop participant.

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