Home›Writing›Script writing courses›Playwriting Courses Playwriting Courses 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. How to develop an idea for the stage Creating characters with clear intentions and relationships Building dramatic conflict, tension and turning points Writing dialogue that feels active and character-led Structuring scenes and shaping dramatic progression Sharing work and receiving constructive feedback Practical next steps for developing your play further 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 Marcelo Dos Santos 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: Marcelo Dos Santos 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? After you have completed your course - we recommend continuing your journey on one of the following courses: Writing for Television Creative Writing – Level 2 Script Writing Level 2 SEE ALL WRITING COURSES Browse Courses You can filter Courses by month and tutor Month All Months Tutor All Tutors Marcelo Dos SantosAshley Scott Layton Date Day Time (BST) Duration Tutor Venue Price Booking 06 Sep 2026 - 11 Oct 2026 Sun 14:00-16:30 6 weeks Marcelo Dos Santos 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: Marcelo Dos Santos 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 Courses' fill in the form below and we will contact you if a space becomes available. First Name * Last Name * Email * Phone Number * PAYMENT OPTIONS You are welcome to join the course up to the second class. ONLINE & PHONE PAYMENTS Online – To book your selected class/course online, just click Book Now next to your chosen class/course. Phone – We would be happy to take your booking over the phone, just call us on 020 7042 8833. CASH & CHEQUE PAYMENTS Cash - You are welcome to pay cash, just come and see us at our office: City Academy, 10 Herbal Hill, London EC1R 5EG. If you book 2 or more different classes/courses at a time we can offer you a 10% discount. If you wish to take advantage of this offer please enter 2ORMORE in the promotional code box when booking online or quote code when booking over the phone. Please note that this offer cannot be applied when you are booking two or more of the same class/course. INDUSTRY TUTORS City Academy tutors are experienced artists and performers that work in the industry. 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? After you have completed your course - we recommend continuing your journey on one of the following courses: Writing for Television Creative Writing – Level 2 Script Writing Level 2 SEE ALL WRITING COURSES 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? After you have completed your course - we recommend continuing your journey on one of the following courses: Writing for Television Creative Writing – Level 2 Script Writing Level 2 SEE ALL WRITING COURSES 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. We like that and we do believe it makes a difference in class. Marcelo Dos Santos View Profile Ashley Scott Layton View Profile 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? After you have completed your course - we recommend continuing your journey on one of the following courses: Writing for Television Creative Writing – Level 2 Script Writing Level 2 SEE ALL WRITING COURSES
