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Writing for Theatre and Character Development

Local Word Writers Festival - Writers Workshop

2024-08-23 14:00:00 2024-08-23 18:00:00 Australia/Melbourne Writing for Theatre and Character Development Local Word Writers Festival is an annual three-day event of local writers presenting workshops, presentations and panel discussions for writers and readers. Waurn Ponds Library -

Friday, August 23
2:00pm - 6:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-08-23 14:00:00 2024-08-23 18:00:00 Australia/Melbourne Writing for Theatre and Character Development Local Word Writers Festival is an annual three-day event of local writers presenting workshops, presentations and panel discussions for writers and readers. Waurn Ponds Library -

Local Word Writers Festival is an annual three-day event of local writers presenting workshops, presentations and panel discussions for writers and readers.

Led by Christine Croyden, participants in this workshop will begin to develop the craft of writing for theatre, including building their ability to use structure, style and narrative and exploring the ways in which character and dialogue support ideas. Participants will be able to identify their individual voice and create original work that resonates with an audience.

Christine Croyden is a playwright, lyricist, teaching artist and novelist. She has taught at NIDA and various other places over many years. She particularly enjoys running groups for older people who are interested in theatre and want to tell stories on stage.

Up to 15 participants aged 18+. For those who are interested in developing compelling characters for stage, but also useful for fiction writers and other forms of writing.

Tickets $30pp OR $20pp for library members (free to join) OR $10 for concession holders.

For the full program of 15 events being held across the region, visit www.grlc.vic.gov.au/localword

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Workshops & Lectures | Festivals |

TAGS: | recommended |

Waurn Ponds Library

Phone: (03) 4201 0670

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Waurn Ponds Library

Mon, Dec 08 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Dec 09 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Wed, Dec 10 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Thu, Dec 11 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Fri, Dec 12 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sat, Dec 13 9:00AM to 1:00PM
Sun, Dec 14 2:00PM to 5:00PM

Tel: (03) 4201 0670

About the Library

Waurn Ponds Library is located next to LeisureLink aquatic and fitness centre, over the road from Waurn Ponds Shopping Centre. The modern building features a children’s area on the ground floor with a semi-outdoor reading deck and family room. The first floor offers flexible areas for reading and study, and large non-fiction and young adult collections. Other features include public access PCs, free WiFi, coffee and vending machines, and a meeting room for community hire. Regular Baby, Toddler and Preschool Story Time sessions are held here. 

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