Young Writers Project

Calling young writers and songwriters! Are you up for a grand challenge? This summer, two special groups of young people, aged 8-13 and aged 14-20 will take part in a summer writing intensive, developing their own original stories, songs, poems and scripts for a shared performance alongside Plymouth-based youth company Beyond Face.

The written work & music will be inspired by the theme ‘What Are You Fighting For?’ and the work of young adult writer Muhammed Khan. This writing project is the first stage of a year-long devising process which will culminate with a large-scale theatre production.

The Young Writers project will run on August 12, 13 and 14 for a three day summer writing intensive at Torre Abbey, and then be followed up with a Sunday rehearsal on 8th September. The final pieces will be shared in a staged reading as part of the International Agatha Christie Festival on Saturday 14 September.

Young Writers aged 8-13: this project will be led by Sam Parker (National Youth Theatre, Theatre Royal Plymouth, Downstage Write) and Becky Dobson (Little Theatre Youth).

Young Writers & Songwriters ages 14-20: this project will be led by Doorstep Arts Co-Directors Jade Campbell and Erin Walcon, and supported by musician Tarrin Vane.

If you know of a young writer or songwriter aged 8-20 who might be keen to take part, ring 01803 558811 or email Erin Walcon (erin@doorsteparts.co.uk) to ask questions or book on.

For more information visit https://doorsteparts.co.uk/whats-on/