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Theatre503’s long running flagship course for new and emerging playwrights: Introduction to Playwriting, this summer being led by celebrated playwright Sonia Jalaly.
By the end of this course, you’ll not only feel more confident in your writing — with the tools and clarity to edit your own work and keep going when things get tough. Whether you’re starting from scratch or picking up a half-finished draft, this course is here to help you finish strong.
SESSION 1 – Give Yourself Permission – Monday 1 June 7pm- 9:30pm (GMT)
Sometimes starting is the hardest bit. In this first session we’re going to work together to get over the fear, free your subconscious and get writing.
SESSION 2 – Look for Inspiration – Monday 8 June 7pm- 9:30pm (GMT)
In this session we’ll take inspiration from other writers to start unlocking our own creativity.
SESSION 3 – Find Your Fuel – Monday 15 June 7pm- 9:30pm (GMT)
What’s the engine that drives your writing? It could be a question you don’t know the answer to, or a character’s voice in your head, or a world you want to explore. In this session, we’ll dig into what gets your brain firing and how to keep that fire burning.
SESSION 4 – Give It Some Shape – Monday 22 June 7pm- 9:30pm (GMT)
We’ll look at how some basic structure can help you take your early idea seedlings and grow them into a play.
SESSION 5 – Trust Your Instincts – Monday 29 June 7pm- 9:30pm (GMT)
We’ll use this session to respond to whatever the group might need by the end of the process
Maximum class sizes are 16.
Please note, online sale will close at 5pm (GMT) the day of the first session.
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If you have any access requirements, you can let us know by contacting Theatre503 via our Writers’ Programme email, writersprogramme@theatre503.com or by calling 02079787040.
For further details of Theatre503 Accessibility, please visit the Access page of our website.
Thanks to our Share The Drama scheme, we want to make sure those of you who are struggling in the current climate can still take part in our Writers Programme. If you would like to book a Share The Drama bursary for the Writer’s Programme, please call our Box Office on 02079787040.
Sonia Jalaly
Sonia is a writer and theatre maker from Manchester, based in London.
Her theatre credits include: JACK AND THE BEANSTALK (writer, Lyric Hammersmith, 2025); WIZARD OF OZ (writer, Theatre by the Lake, 2025); ALADDIN (writer, Lyric Hammersmith, 2024); CATCH (writer, Clean Break, 2023); JACK AND THE BEANSTALK (co-writer, Lyric Hammersmith, 2022); COLD CHIPS AND PICK N MIX (writer, the Den at Royal Exchange, winner of the Manchester Culture Award, 2022); HAPPY BIRTHDAY WITHOUT YOU (writer/ performer, Kiln Theatre, Paines Plough’s Roundabout at the Edinburgh Fringe, winner of Greater Manchester Fringe Festival Best Newcomer award, 2016).
TV credits include: SUPERTATO (CBeebies); CLASS DISMISSED (CBBC); JAIME’S YOGA ADVENTURES (Zodiak/ Sky); JUSTIN’S HOUSE (CBeebies); SWASHBUCKLE (CBeebies); BIFF AND CHIP (CBeebies); THE AMELIA GETHING COMPLEX (CBBC).
Audio credits include: OAK TREE CLOSE (co-writer, Radio 4), THE DAY THE EARTH DIDN’T DIE (co-writer, Audible).
Sonia is an alum of the BBC Writersroom Comedy Room, the Royal Court Theatre Writers Group, ETT Nationwide Voices Scheme and BML Lyricist Programme.
Coming soon: WIZARD OF OZ at Theatre by the Lake Christmas 2025 and JACK AND THE BEANSTALK at Lyric Hammersmith Christmas 2025.
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