Children & Families

Young Playwrights Workshop

A free workshop for aspiring young playwrights led by Royal Court Associate Playwright Ishy Din, linked to the Royal Court Young Playwrights Award.

Friday, 20 November 20265:00 PM (90 minutes)Live Theatre, Broad Chare, Quayside, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 3DQFree (booking essential)by Live Theatre

About This Event

Royal Court Associate Playwright Ishy Din leads this 90-minute session helping young writers start generating ideas and writing scenes for a play. It ties in with the Royal Court Young Playwrights Award, a free national competition for 13 to 18-year-olds whose winners have their plays professionally performed in London and published by Nick Hern Books. Ishy Din's play Champion opened at Live Theatre in 2025. The workshop is free, but booking is essential.

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