Writers Ensemble is a playwriting program, led by professional playwright Julian Larnach (Literary Associate at Griffin Theatre Company) and guest professional writers joining online from around the country. Writers meet once a month to learn the craft of playwriting and develop their scripts towards a rehearsed reading in November.
- Bring your big idea to the table, and be guided through the process of developing a script, including one-on-one feedback, and clear milestones to drive your progress.
- Be part of a supportive community of fellow-writers.
- Collaborate with actors and directors to present your works-in-progress at Scratch.
- Observe creative developments for our Emerging Playwright Commission.
- Get industry insights from professional playwrights about making a career as a writer.
Writers Ensemble is an introductory program for writers interested in theatre, and performers interested in writing, to discover their creative voice and create new works for performance.
Get The Details
| WHO | Ages 16–25 |
| WHEN | 10 May – 13 December |
| COST | $350 |
Enrolments close Sunday 4 May 2025
Writers Ensemble is a subsidised program. As such, it is a low-cost opportunity, that nonetheless represents a serious commitment – please consider your ability to attend all of the sessions listed below, and to fully engage with the program. This includes meeting writing deadlines and an expectation that participants are willing to devote time to their writing outside of the sessions.
Writers Ensemble is generously supported by Liv Hewson, the Rodney Seaborn Play Writing Support Fund, and The Jeremy Spencer Broom Legacy.
You will need to create a Class Manager account to enrol. If you are over 18, please set up a CUSTOMER profile for yourself, including your phone number, as well as a STUDENT profile for yourself. Additionally, please add an emergency contact number under ‘contacts’. If you have any difficulties enrolling, please send us an email at info@canberrayouththeatre.com.au or call 02 6248 5057.
Meet your Lead Artist
Julian Larnach is a professional playwright and the Literary Associate at Griffin Theatre Company. His plays have been shortlisted for Griffin Theatre Company’s Lysicrates Prize, the Griffin Award for Playwriting, the Edward Albee Scholarship and the Queensland Premier’s Drama Award, and he has had seasons of work produced and toured by the Australian Theatre for Young People, Outback Theatre for Young People, Darlinghurst Theatre Company and the National Theatre of Parramatta.
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