New Writing South
(Adventures in narrative, story and structure)
with Jack Bradley
Whether it is Helen of Troy or Tristan and Isolde, Romeo and Juliet or Ashley and Cheryl, we have always been fascinated by love stories. But what can the telling of romances - be they happy or sad - teach us about the shape of those stories and how we tell them? Indeed, are they a useful way of looking at telling stories in general. Are there conventions that we can learn from the rules of Romance that will equally work elsewhere?
With his characteristic obsession with structure and story shape, Jack Bradley will lead a practical workshop that hopefully will make you laugh and (if we get it right) even bring a tear to the odd eye as we spend a day exploring love stories and how to tell them.
Jack Bradley began work as a playwright in 1975 (Stepping Stones, Royal Court, Young Writers’ Festival) and continued to do so throughout the 80’s and early 90’s, with 20 productions to his name. Over time, he became more involved in play development and literary management and worked at the Soho Theatre (1989-94) before joining the Royal National Theatre where he was Literary Manager for 12 years. As a dramaturg he has taught and run workshops internationally – from Belfast to Buenos Aires, Oslo to Soweto. He has lectured and taught on creative courses throughout Britain. He is now a freelance dramaturg and has resumed work as a playwright and translator. In addition, he is Literary Associate to Sonia Friedman Productions in the West End of London, Associate of the Tricycle Theatre, and advisor to the Scottish Arts Council and ACE. Earlier this year, he was visiting Lecturer to Newcastle University and is currently writing a book on playwriting for Oberon Books.
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