February 2009

Discover the Secrets of Sitcom Writing
When:	Saturday, February 21 2009 @ 10:00 AM UTC - Saturday, April 18 2009 @ 04:00 PM UTC
Event Type:	Workshop
Where:	Myhotel Jubilee Square Brighton BN1
Description:	Want to write your own TV sitcom but don�t know where to begin? Ever started one but got stuck halfway? Do you feel you have the potential to �write comedy� but can�t get a handle on the format? Then this is the course for you. This course will take you through the entire process of situation comedy, from initial concept to full first draft. You will work on character building, story structure and dialogue, studying successful shows, and the chance to see your work performed by professional actors! Writing breaks between sessions give you the perfect opportunity to develop your own project, so that by the end you will not only have a good understanding of the format, but also a calling card script of your own. Taught by Jenny Lecoat, an ex stand-up comic who is now a professional comedy and drama writer, she has fifteen years experience in television. Jenny has written for BIRDS OF A FEATHER, THE CATHERINE TATE SHOW, EASTENDERS and HOLBY CITY to name but a few. In addition to the successful workshops she has run for New Writing South, she has also taught at the Arvon Foundation and London Film Academy. Dates: Saturday: 21 February 2009 28 February 2009 14 March 2009 28 March 2009 18 April 2009 Times: 10am � 4pm Venue: Myhotel, Jubilee Square, Brighton Cost: �175 members �225 non-members Contact: www.newwritingsouth.com 01273 735353

February 2009

Discover the Secrets of Sitcom Writing