Interested in creative writing for performance?

Our monthly Writers Drop In is a flexible space to learn, experiment, and develop your creative voice. Every month, we switch things up to explore a completely different style of writing. You will try your hand at everything from scriptwriting for stage and screen to contemporary poetry and spoken word.

Full line-up details for each specific session will be announced closer to the dates, but each workshop follows the same open format. This is the perfect space to gather inspiration, play with fresh concepts, and test out ideas without a massive long-term commitment.

What you’ll gain:

• Fresh inspiration: Try fun creative writing exercises to help you generate new work. 
• Explore new genres: Learn how to write for different types of performance, like theatre, spoken word and screen. 
• Writing techniques: Discover exciting modern writers and learn more about their techniques. 
• Constructive feedback: Practice sharing your text and giving helpful feedback in a supportive space. 
• New connections: Meet other young creatives and grow your local network of writers.

Who it’s for: 

This workshop is for anyone aged 18–25 interested in creative writing for different performance platforms. All experience levels are welcome, whether you are just starting out or already writing, and want to explore different types of writing. 

Meet the tutors:

This term we will have a different guest tutor and focus each month!

How to join

• No Advance Booking: This is a drop in project, you don’t need to book a space online beforehand. 
• Arrive Early: Sign up open 30 minutes before the session starts. 
• Check In: Head to the Roundhouse Creative Studios front desk to sign up and pay £2 on arrival. 
• First-Come Basis: Spaces are first-come, first-served. Arrive by the start time at the latest to secure your spot. Latecomers will only be admitted if there’s space. 

I’M NOT SURE I CAN AFFORD TO TAKE PART…

If you need help to pay for things like project fees, transport or childcare, we can help. Find out how you can get support. If you are using a bursary to pay for the project, please ensure you arrange this with the Advice Base with plenty of time before the start of the project.

I HAVE ADDITIONAL NEEDS. WHAT SUPPORT IS AVAILABLE?

We are committed to supporting D/deaf, disabled and neurodiverse young people, those with medical conditions, access requirements or any lived experience that may require adaptation, support or sensitivity. If there is anything you would like to let us (our youth workers, tutors or staff) know that will support your enjoyment and access, you can do so by emailing us at advicebase@roundhouse.org.uk, and we will contact you to discuss further how to best support your engagement.