New Views: Young People’s Playwriting Course (ages 14+)
Led by professional playwrights, this eight-week course offers an inspiring introduction to the playwriting process.
Discover how to turn your ideas into compelling theatre. Through games, exercises and collaborative creative tasks, you’ll explore how to develop ideas and build structure, characters, and dialogue.
Led by professional playwrights, this eight-week course offers an inspiring introduction to the playwriting process, alongside the chance to attend a performance at a local theatre.
There is even a chance to submit work created during the course to the National Theatre’s New Views Festival 2027, where six new plays by teenagers will be performed by professional actors. You will be invited for a free day trip to London to take part in the festival.
Priority will be given to applications from those who are Not in Education, Employment, or Training, or those for whom access to the programme through school would not be possible.
The course runs at National Centre for Writing, Dragon Hall each Monday for eight weeks. There will be a break for half-term on the w/c 15 February.
Suitable for ages 14+.
In partnership with the National Theatre
Plan your visit
National Centre for Writing is located in the heart of Norwich city centre by the river, and is easily accessible by foot and by public transport. Plan your visit with our guide to the local area, including transport and nearby attractions, as well as full details on accessibility on site.
Accessibility
We want to ensure that Dragon Hall is open and accessible for all. It is largely wheelchair accessible and is equipped with two raising platform lifts, disabled access toilets, hearing loop facilities and some dimmable lighting. Click below for details on parking, access into the building, a breakdown of terrain, facilities, and more.
Box office & shop
Our box office and shop is located within the entrance space of Dragon Hall. Visit us between 10am–3pm on Sundays & Mondays. Payment by card only. Outside of these hours, book online via the website or call us at 01603 877177.
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