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Writing a first draft isn’t easy but you’ve done it! What was once just a collection of thoughts is now words on a page. Now those pages need to become a play. But how? In this one-off online masterclass, celebrated playwright Safaa Benson-Effiom will share her wealth of experience to guide you through the next stage of the playmaking process. You’ll explore the key components that make a successful play; asking the big questions to unlock your story so you can approach your redraft with ease.
Tuesday 6 October 2026 7pm-9:30pm (GMT)
This masterclass will take place online.
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 to enquire about payment and availability.
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Please note, online sale will close at 5pm the day of the Masterclass.
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Safaa Benson-Effiom
Safaa Benson-Effiom is a playwright, theatre-maker and audio describer from London. She was a finalist for the 2020 Theatre503 International Playwriting Award and the 2019 Tony Craze Award. Her debut play Til Death Do Us Part, a searing spotlight on relationships, grief and parenthood, premiered at Theatre503 in May 2022 to four and five-star reviews, subsequently winning ‘Best Production – Premiere’ at the London Pub Theatre Awards. It also led to Safaa being nominated for a Black British Theatre Award, Arts Foundation Prize and the Offie for ‘Most Promising New Playwright’. Safaa has previously been part of the Soho Theatre Writers’ Lab, Tamasha Playwrights’ and BBC Writersroom – London Voices. She is currently under commission with Soho Theatre/Cardboard Citizens as part of Soho Six.
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