In partnership with Creative Harrogate and Short + Sweet Yorkshire Festival 2026.
🗓 Date: 20th July | 🕖 Time: 7pm–9pm
📍 Location: Upstairs at North Bar, Harrogate
💷 Price: £30
About the Workshop
Curious about writing for the stage? Want to submit a pice to Short + Sweet Yorkshire 2026?
In this relaxed and practical workshop, you’ll learn how to shape a 10-minute play — one of the most exciting and accessible forms of theatre writing.
Short plays are all about clarity, character, and conflict. In just ten minutes, you can create a moment that surprises, moves, or makes an audience laugh. During the session we’ll explore how to develop an idea, build characters quickly, and craft dialogue that feels engaging.
Through guided exercises and discussion, you’ll begin developing your own short script and learn techniques that help bring scenes to life on stage.
This workshop is running as part of the Short + Sweet Yorkshire Festival 2026, which celebrates bold, original short plays from new and emerging writers.
Whether you’re completely new to playwriting or looking to experiment with short-form drama, this session will help you get started.
What You’ll Learn
The key ingredients of a successful 10-minute play
How to develop a dramatic idea quickly
Techniques for writing strong, believable dialogue
Practical tips for shaping a script ready for submission
Who It’s For
Perfect for beginners and experienced writers alike who want to try writing for the stage, experiment with dialogue, and explore the creative challenge of the 10-minute play.