INK Festival | Autumn 2026 Script Writing Courses
Deadline to apply: Saturday 1st August 2026
INK Festival is offering a free series of adult scriptwriting workshops this autumn, led by acclaimed playwright, scriptwriter and theatre director Rob John.
Writing a Short Play is a practical, hands-on course designed to help writers develop the skills needed to create a compelling short play. Participants will explore storytelling, character development, dramatic tension, plot structure and resolution, all within a fifteen-minute format. The aim is for each participant to complete a short play ready for submission to INK Festival 2027. At the final session, writers will have the opportunity to hear their work read by professional actors.
Workshop details
Dates: 5 September, 19 September, 3 October and 17 October 2026
Time: 10am to 1pm
Venue: Halesworth, Suffolk
Cost: Free
Open to all experience levels (18+)
Rob John is a playwright, scriptwriter and theatre director whose work has been performed internationally and broadcast on BBC Radio 4, television and schools radio. He is also a co-founder of fEAST Theatre and has written extensively for stage, radio and television.
To apply, writers should send a short email (maximum 75 words) explaining a little about themselves and why they would like to take part to rzjohn@btinternet.com.
Application deadline: 1 August 2026
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