I just wanted to email to say thank you so much for all the guidance and opportunity you provide at Pentabus. If it wasn’t for NYW I wouldn’t be in this position a year on.

Young Writer: National

This programme is aimed at young people who may not even know they’re writers yet and for those who have some experience of writing.

What to expect:

Through a series of online evening sessions you will work with experienced writers and directors to develop a short script. Your work will be realised in a digital format. It will be produced by a professional creative team and performed by professional actors and released across our digital and social media channels.

Through the workshop process you will:

  • Explore how to construct characters, build scenes, create tension and write dialogue
  • Generate and explore ideas for your play
  • Be supported to write a first draft
  • Work through a drafting process leading to the development of a rehearsal draft
  • Learn how to incorporate design, sound and music into your play

During the creative process you will:

  • Be invited to a rehearsal room session with the creative team
  • Work with the creative team on any script work that comes out of the rehearsal process

Following the program of work you will be:

  • Required to attend an evaluation session
  • Invited to a workshop on longer form writing

At each stage you'll be offered in-depth support and feedback from the group’s tutors.

Online Zoom sessions will take place every 3-4 weeks.

Participant age: 16-30

Who we are: Pentabus is the Nation’s Rural Theatre Company and we are particularly interested in hearing from rural writers. 

When does the course run: December 2023 - July 2024.

Where: Online.

Cost: Free.

How Do I Apply?

Applications will open again in Summer/Autumn 2024

To apply you will be asked to complete an application form. This form asks you a bit about who you are and what your experience is. This course is designed for both those with and without writing experience, so if you don't have any, don't worry, just let us know on the form.  

Application questions:

  • Your name.
  • Your age.
  • Your contact details.
  • Writing experience
  • Your location
  • Your rural connection and what the rural means to you
  • What you hope to achieve by participating in the YW programme.
  • A sample of your playwrighting (1-10 pages).
  • If there are any access requirements you would like us to be aware of please give us details when completing your application form. Any information given regarding personal access requirements will be used to inform access during the course. All information will be kept confidential.

Alternatively, you can apply with either:  
• Video (3mins max) 
• Voice note (3mins max) 
• PowerPoint presentation of up to ten slides / 1000 words  
 

Applications for this course will open in Summer/Autumn 2024.