Inspirational support for scriptwriters in our region
Script Yorkshire is a volunteer-run organisation supporting writers in creating stories for stage, screen and radio.
Become a member and you’ll have access to free writing workshops with industry professionals, along with plenty of opportunities to share your scripts and see them come to life through our network of local actors.
So whether you’re just starting out in scriptwriting and you’re keen to learn the craft, or you’re an experienced writer with wisdom to impart, come and join us! We’d love you to be part of what we do.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Wednesday 24th April
Tips & tricks for staging your own play with Dick Bonham
Online via Zoom from 7.30pm
A seasoned theatre producer, director and writer, Dick co-runs The Old Woollen - a super-hip music, comedy and performance venue in Farsley. What he doesn't know about putting on plays isn't worth knowing. Pencil poised for pearls of wisdom!
The Zoom link will be shared in the SYchat group prior to the event
Saturday 18th May
How to write a gripping monologue with Cheryl Martin
11am to 4pm @ Leeds Playhouse
Learn how to write dramatic monologues that have audiences leaning in instead of zoning out - with Red Ladder Theatre Company's brand new artistic director Cheryl Martin. This promises to be a fun day and places will fill up fast, so get poised like a cobra to snap up your spot! Read more.
Booking window opens Saturday 4th May via the events tab in your member account
Tuesdays 11th & 25th June and 9th July
Writing for radio with Jonathan Hall
3 x online sessions via Zoom from 7.30pm
If you're brand new to Script Yorkshire, you might not know that Jonathan our Chair has bucketloads of experience in writing for radio, with his most recent BBC radio drama Trust, starring Julie Hesmondhalgh, now in its third series. These three sessions will get you into the zone for writing and submitting a piece for our 2024 radio competition which launches in June!
The Zoom links will be shared in the SYchat group prior to each session
Saturday 5th October
Writing for television with Ian Kershaw
11am to 4pm @ Leeds Playhouse
Coronation Street. EastEnders. Emmerdale. Shameless. Cold Feet. Casualty. Holby City. Doctors. The list of Ian's credits goes on, so we're thrilled he's coming across the Pennines to put us through our paces. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from a BAFTA-winning TV writer!