A free 8-week scriptwriting course exploring the skills to develop your ideas, find your voice and create a short script.

Are you curious about writing a script for theatre, TV, radio or film, but don’t know where to start? Or maybe you have written a bit and need more guidance?

During this free eight-week course, led by award-winning scriptwriter Hugh Dichmont, learners will explore the foundations of writing scripts, whilst developing their creative voice.

Each week will focus on a different aspect of scriptwriting, including dialogue, theme, setting, structure, action, planning and the redrafting process, alongside a range of other topics including how to get inspired.

Sessions will be delivered through discussion, reading scripts and creative writing exercises, in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere.

By week eight, you will aim to have written a short script you can be proud of, which will be performed script-in-hand by actors as part of an end-of-course celebration sharing for those who would like to take part.

All levels of experience are welcome.

Workshop space fully accessible.

About the teacher

Hugh Dichmont is an award-winning playwright and scriptwriter based in Nottingham.

His creative CV includes the ★★★★★ dark comedy podcast The Future History of the British Isles, and plays at theatres across the UK, including Nottingham Playhouse, Theatre503, Old Red Lion, the Pleasance and The Vaults.

In 2019, Hugh won the Bread & Roses Playwriting Award. In 2024, he was a finalist for the Channel 4 New Writers Scheme.

Hugh is also the founder of Script East Midlands, a Nottingham-based organisation that aims to support and develop writers based in the region through mentoring, networking and opportunities.

Dates: Wednesday 30th September to Wednesday 2nd December 2026*

Time: 6.30pm–8.30pm

Venue: Blackfriars Theatre, Spain Lane, Boston, PE21 6HP

Price: FREE

This course is completely free to attend and is supported by Blackfriars Theatre and Arts Council England.

One booking secures your place for the full eight-week course.

*Please note: there will be no sessions on Wednesday 21 or Wednesday 28 October.

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