Listowel Workshops 2010

Listowel Writers Week is running a wide range of workshops during the festival, and two in particular might be of interest to our members.

Writing for Theatre with Michael Harding.

Finding your story. This workshop will deal with the following aspects of writing for theatre. What is the best starting point for a story? How do you examine and present characters and the world of the story? How do you shape your story, including how to structure and shape a play for theatre? What are the essential rules and principles of the craft, and of making your story work on the stage? How do you examine the personal and socio-political aspect of your story and how it must serve the requirements of the audience?

Entry free: €175.00 for each three-day workshop.

Writing for Screen with Paddy Breathnach.

This workshop will concentrate on the beginning of a screenplay. Refining the idea, exploring the central characters, describing the setting and identifying the tone.

Entry Fee: €175.00 for each three-day workshop.