Do you have a story to tell? Can you imagine it performed live, by actors on a stage? It’s time to start your playwriting journey!
The Royal Court Young Playwrights Award is a free, open-access competition for anyone aged 13-18 in the UK. All entrants receive personal feedback, and winners will have their plays professionally performed at the Royal Court Theatre in London and published by Nick Hern Books.
This free workshop, led by playwright, screenwriter and actor Sabrina Ali, will help you get started coming up with ideas and writing scenes for your play.
Important information
Running time:
90 minutes
Age guideline:
Ages 13-18
When Sat 30 Jan, 2pm-3.30pm
Where The Lab, Theatre Royal Plymouth
About Sabrina Ali
Sabrina is a writer and actor, who is driven by a passion for sharing authentic and representative stories, from her stage debut in Side eYe’s HOME to her one-woman play Muna Knows It All.
Sabrina’s most recent play, Dugsi Dayz, played at Edinburgh Fringe 2023 to rave reviews; winning the BBC Writersoom Popcorn Award, as well as the New Diorama & Underbelly Untapped Award 2023. Dugsi Dayz transferred to the New Diorama and then to the Royal Court Theatre in May 2024.
Sabrina recently adapted Dugsi Dayz into BBC Comedy Short Proper Ladies, which she also stars in.