Introduction to Theatre Making
Through a combination of theory-based learning and practical workshops, you’ll learn how to take your idea from initial concept through to an early work-in-progress.
Key information:
- Course dates:
- Wednesday evenings, 23 Sept – 28 Oct 2026
- Course times:
- 7pm–9pm
- Age:
- 18+
- Art form:
- Drama
- Fees:
- £295
- Deadline:
- Bookings will close at 5pm on Friday 18 September 2026 or when the course reaches full capacity
- Level of study:
- Short Courses & Summer Schools (ages 18+)
- Mode of study:
- In-person
- Venue:
- Guildhall School of Music & Drama
- When:
- Autumn Courses (September–November) | Evening Courses
Course info
Public booking opens at 11am, Monday 6 July. Join our mailing list before Friday 3 July to receive priority booking.
Ages 18+
Course Dates & Times
Wednesday evenings on 23, 30 September, 7, 14, 21, 28 October 2026
7pm–9pm
About Introduction to Theatre Making
Introduction to Theatre Making is a new evening course designed to develop your skills as a theatre-maker. Through a combination of theory-based learning and practical workshops, you’ll learn how to take your idea from initial concept through to an early work-in-progress. This course will equip you with the tools to create original work, with yourself at the centre. Designed as a space for learning, experimentation, and development, this course is a space to play and create without any pressure or judgement.
Who is the course for?
This course is designed for theatre and live performance makers at any experience level, though participants are encouraged to bring an initial idea to develop throughout the course.
What can I expect?
- Weekly workshops and lab sessions
- Training in theatre craft
- Creative expression and development
- In-session sharing and feedback
- Weekly homework development
Do I need anything for the course?
- An idea that you feel passionately about!
- Something to write on/with (pens, notebook / digital)
Course Fee
£295
Public booking opens at 11am, Monday 6 July. Join our mailing list before Friday 3 July to receive priority booking.
Eligibility
- We welcome participants from all ages 18 and over
- Participants must have sufficient English language skills in order to fully engage with the course
About the Course Tutor
The course is taught by Ameera Conrad.
Ameera Conrad (she/they) is a theatre-maker from Cape Town, South Africa, and an Associate Artist at the National Youth Theatre. With over a decade of creating self-led work, her practice has taken her internationally, from Cape Town, to New York and London.
For her self-led work she has won a Scotsman Fringe First Award, a Stage Edinburgh Award, as well as the Filipa Bragança Award.
Previous roles include Associate Director for Actors Touring Company and Associate Artistic Director for 20 Stories High. Their work focuses on artist development, new writing, reimagined classics, and mentorship.
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