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. 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. Classes Starting Soon 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 £385.00 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 06 Sep 06 Sep 2026 - 11 Oct 2026 £385.00 Day:Sun Time:14:00-16:30 Duration:6 weeks Tutor: Charlie Ryall Venue: City Academy, Farringdon 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 View All Classes × Select your Entry Level: -Select- Leader Follower Book Now Close 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 Layton 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 £385.00 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 06 Sep 06 Sep 2026 - 11 Oct 2026 £385.00 Day:Sun Time:14:00-16:30 Duration:6 weeks Tutor: Charlie Ryall Venue: City Academy, Farringdon 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 × 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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If your tutor's availability changes at short notice, our team will arrange for a suitable replacement and notify you in advance. CANCELLATIONS POLICY We offer a full refund or full credit of your original course if you cancel at least 72 hours before the start of your booking. We cannot offer any refund if you cancel less than 72 hours before the start of your booking, or if you do not attend. (For more information please see our terms and conditions) Creative Writing Summer School Kick-start your writing, whether you have an existing idea that you would like to develop or you’re still looking for inspiration on our Creative Writing Summer School FIND OUT MORE 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 City Academy, Farringdon Closest Station: Farringdon Closest Bus Stop: Hatton Garden View Details Get Directions Creative Writing Summer School Kick-start your writing, whether you have an existing idea that you would like to develop or you’re still looking for inspiration on our Creative Writing Summer School FIND OUT MORE 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 All City Academy tutors are experienced professionals from theatre, film/TV and performance industries. So whilst they're training you, they may also be rehearsing for a West End show or working on a movie. 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