Over the last 18 months Pentabus has worked with more young writers than ever before. Each writer has been encouraged to tell the stories that are important to them.

Our local group started with skills sessions leading to the drafting of a stage play. With the pandemic hitting during their writing process the group began to explore the form of writing for audio. With additional professional support the writers have created five new audio dramas.

Some people may find the content of our Young Writer's work challenging to engage with. The work contains strong language and is not suitable for children. Individual content warnings are available for each play on our YouTube Channel. Click on the Watch on YouTube box in the bottom left-hand corner of the content boxes below to view.

Audio Plays Produced by Naked Productions for Pentabus

Coming Home by Ruth Cowell
Powder on a Little Table by Claire Watt
Reluctance by Mustafa MA Khan
The Leaves Above All by Jake Hart
The Watching by Lorna Lennon-Dalziel

Our Local Group Workshop Leaders: Tom Powell and Andrew Sterry 

Pentabus’ ground-breaking Young Writers Programme offers free playwriting workshops for young people aged 16-25 with professional playwrights, actors, directors, producers and designers, culminating in professionally produced work.

We are currently recruiting for our next Young Writers Groups - more information here.