Home›Writing›Script Writing Courses›Playwriting Course Playwriting Course BOOK NOW DETAILS BOOKING & TIMETABLE VENUES TUTORS Our Playwriting course is a practical introduction to writing for theatre, designed for adults who want to develop characters, dialogue and stories for live performance. Across the course, you will explore how plays are built, from first idea and dramatic structure to scenes, conflict and character development. Through writing exercises, discussion and tutor guidance, you will begin shaping your ideas into work that feels active, theatrical and ready for the stage. Playwriting is about creating stories that come alive through action, dialogue and performance. This course gives you a practical way to explore those tools while developing your own ideas for the stage. WHY YOU'LL LOVE THIS COURSE: Bring stories to life on stage as you learn the craft of writing for live performance. Develop the skills to write original plays for the stage. Create compelling characters whose relationships and conflicts drive the action. Strengthen your understanding of dramatic structure, dialogue and theatrical storytelling. Explore how action, subtext and pacing shape an engaging live performance. Receive constructive feedback to help refine your script and develop your writing voice. Learn alongside fellow playwrights in a supportive and collaborative workshop environment. Gain a deeper appreciation of what makes theatre distinctive as a storytelling medium. Leave with the foundations to continue developing your own plays. Classes Starting Soon Date Day Time (BST) Duration Tutor Venue Price Booking 13 Nov 2026 - 18 Dec 2026 Fri 18:15-20:45 6 weeks Ashley Scott Layton City Academy, Farringdon £385.00 Book Now 21 Feb 2027 - 21 Mar 2027 Sun 10:00-13:00 5 weeks Writing Tutors City Academy, Farringdon £385.00 Book Now 28 Jun 2027 - 02 Aug 2027 Mon 18:30-21:00 6 weeks Writing Tutors City Academy, Farringdon £385.00 Book Now 13 Nov 13 Nov 2026 - 18 Dec 2026 £385.00 Day:Fri Time:18:15-20:45 Duration:6 weeks Tutor: Ashley Scott Layton Venue: City Academy, Farringdon BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 21 Feb 21 Feb 2027 - 21 Mar 2027 £385.00 Day:Sun Time:10:00-13:00 Duration:5 weeks Tutor: Writing Tutors Venue: City Academy, Farringdon BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 28 Jun 28 Jun 2027 - 02 Aug 2027 £385.00 Day:Mon Time:18:30-21:00 Duration:6 weeks Tutor: Writing Tutors Venue: City Academy, Farringdon BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE View All Classes × Select your Entry Level: -Select- Leader Follower Book Now Close Writing for the Stage Explore the principles of dramatic writing and discover how theatre tells stories through action, dialogue and performance. Character and Conflict Create believable characters and build dramatic tension through objectives, relationships and conflict. Dialogue and Subtext Learn how to write natural, purposeful dialogue that reveals character and drives the story forward. Dramatic Structure Develop scenes and shape your play through effective pacing, plot and theatrical storytelling techniques. Workshop and Feedback Share your work, discuss ideas and receive constructive feedback from your tutor and fellow writers. Expert Guidance Benefit from practical writing exercises, script analysis and personalised feedback from an experienced playwright. Want to learn more? Continue your writing journey with one of the courses below. Refine your scriptwriting techniques, strengthen your storytelling and keep developing original ideas for the screen. Writing for Television Creative Writing Level 2 Script Writing Level 2 Browse Courses You can filter Courses by month and tutor Month All Months Tutor All Tutors Charlie RyallAshley Scott LaytonWriting Tutors Date Day Time (BST) Duration Tutor Venue Price Booking 06 Sep 2026 - 11 Oct 2026 Sun 14:00-16:30 6 weeks Charlie Ryall City Academy, Farringdon £327.50 15% OFF Book Now 13 Nov 2026 - 18 Dec 2026 Fri 18:15-20:45 6 weeks Ashley Scott Layton City Academy, Farringdon £385.00 Book Now 21 Feb 2027 - 21 Mar 2027 Sun 10:00-13:00 5 weeks Writing Tutors City Academy, Farringdon £385.00 Book Now 28 Jun 2027 - 02 Aug 2027 Mon 18:30-21:00 6 weeks Writing Tutors City Academy, Farringdon £385.00 Book Now 06 Sep 06 Sep 2026 - 11 Oct 2026 £327.50 Day:Sun Time:14:00-16:30 Duration:6 weeks Tutor: Charlie Ryall Venue: City Academy, Farringdon Offer:15% OFF BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 13 Nov 13 Nov 2026 - 18 Dec 2026 £385.00 Day:Fri Time:18:15-20:45 Duration:6 weeks Tutor: Ashley Scott Layton Venue: City Academy, Farringdon BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 21 Feb 21 Feb 2027 - 21 Mar 2027 £385.00 Day:Sun Time:10:00-13:00 Duration:5 weeks Tutor: Writing Tutors Venue: City Academy, Farringdon BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 28 Jun 28 Jun 2027 - 02 Aug 2027 £385.00 Day:Mon Time:18:30-21:00 Duration:6 weeks Tutor: Writing Tutors Venue: City Academy, Farringdon BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE × Select your Entry Level: -Select- Leader Follower Book Now Close ADD ME TO THE WAITING LIST If you'd like to be added to the waiting list for 'Playwriting Course' fill in the form below and we will contact you if a space becomes available. 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View terms and conditions Book 2 courses at the same time for 10% Off* Copy code to clipboard Book 3 or more courses for get 20% Off* Copy code to clipboard *Please note 2ORMORE & 3ORMORE - this offer cannot be redeemed against our One year, 3 Month Courses , Private tuition, Tasters, or Resident Companies i.e. Choirs, Musical Theatre or Dance companies. It cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer. City Academy, Farringdon City Academy, Farringdon Closest Station: Farringdon Closest Bus Stop: Hatton Garden View Details Get Directions Charlie Ryall View Profile Ashley Scott Layton View Profile Writing Tutors View Profile
