Are you a Galway City or County-based playwright or theatre-maker looking to elevate your work?

In partnership with Irish Theatre Institute (ITI), Galway City Arts Office and Galway County Arts Office are pleased to announce a new script development workshop series led by multi-award-winning playwright Caitríona Daly.

About Caitríona Daly

Caitríona Daly’s acclaimed plays, including Duck Duck Goose and Normal, are celebrated for their sharp social commentary and emotional impact. She has extensive experience mentoring emerging voices, having founded the playwriting group One Giant Leap and lectured in script development. In this workshop series, Caitríona will focus on character creation, narrative structure, and honing the dramatic arc of your script. Participants will also benefit from peer feedback, practical writing exercises, and guidance on articulating creative intentions with clarity and confidence.

Workshop Details

Dates: Wednesdays on 5th March, 12th March, 19th March, 26th March, 2nd April and 9th April.
Time: 2.00pm – 5.00pm.
Venue: TBC
Fee: Free of charge

How to Apply

Deadline: 1.00 pm on Thursday 13th February 2025.
Complete the online application form.
Submit a short sample of your writing (e.g., a scene or excerpt from a script).

Selection Criteria

• Applicants must be based in Galway City or Galway County.
• Demonstrated interest in theatre or playwriting (via the writing sample).
• Willingness to attend all five sessions.
• Applications will be considered in the order they are received, with a final review by the facilitator of writing samples before places are offered, to ensure a balanced range of experience within the group.
• Capacity: A maximum of 10 places are available.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Narod Shahinian on nshahinian@irishtheatreinstitute.ie

We look forward to reading your application and supporting the development of your work!

Online Application Form (Galway)

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