Playwrighting Workshop - Lesson 1 - Finding Inspiration
- Mix Up Theatre (Stewart)
- Jan 17
- 1 min read
"A play can be inspired by anything – a favourite film, a favourite book, a conversation with friends, a funny memory – essentially, it’s a spark.”
WORK AT HOME TASK:
Your Play Idea
Using a concept and a character from the lesson, write a short summary of a play idea.
Then, using your setting, characters and conflict, start writing!
Write one scene that excites you the most.
Feel free to e-mail us your work to info@mixuptheatre.com
Welcome to the Royal Court Young Playwrights Award. In this video, Sabrina Ali will help you to find your spark, the inspiration to start writing your play.
There will be a series of short writing exercises, including Word Association and What If prompts.
By the end of this video, you should have a play concept – including a setting, character(s) and conflict – ready to start developing your characters.
The Young Playwrights Award will open for entries in 2026, for anyone aged 13-18 in the UK. Find out more here: https://royalcourttheatre.com/
The Royal Court Theatre is the writers’ theatre. It is the leading force in world theatre for energetically cultivating writers – undiscovered, emerging and established. The Royal Court is located in London, UK.
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