Writing Autobiographical Plays with Matthew Sharpe
A practical introduction to autobiographical theatre and personal storytelling.
About this Event
Join Belfast Playwrights for a one-day intensive workshop on the dos and don'ts of autobiographical playwriting facilitated by industry renowned playwright Matthew Sharpe.
Participants will explore how lived experience can be transformed into engaging dramatic work. Through discussion, writing exercises, and performance techniques, the workshop will examine memory, identity, voice, and character creation, helping writers uncover stories only they can tell while finding themes that resonate with wider audiences.
Key areas covered:
- Writing from lived experience
- Finding the dramatic event within a memory
- Turning yourself into a character
- Balancing truth and theatricality
- Writing about identity, belonging, and personal change
- Developing authentic dialogue and monologue
- Creating work that is personal but accessible to audiences
Belfast Playwrights CIC is a central space for emerging theatre makers in NI. We support the development of theatre makers through workshops, scratch nights, play readings, dramaturgy services and our 10 Minute Play Festival.
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Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
GBP 30.00
