Scriptease

Scriptwriting course for stage and screen starting Jan 2026 with Sara Clifford and Lisa Fulthorpe

Would you love to write a script, and hear it read by professional actors? This is the sixth year of offering this year long programme, facilitated by two professional writers, which will enable you to explore and develop your skills as a writer for both the stage and the screen.

About Scriptease

How will I learn? 

You’ll learn the craft of dramatic writing by doing it! Alongside your peers, you’ll do fun exercises in class (and some at home). You’ll analyse play scripts/screenplays and deconstruct films to find out how they work. As you develop your idea(s), each term you’ll have a tutorial with us and feedback on your script(s).

What will I learn?

With our guidance you’ll be able to shape your story into a dramatic form using the principles of storytelling: character, structure and genre. We’ll also look at the current landscape in playwriting and the film/TV industry, so you can discover pathways into production.
 
What will I achieve?

Over several drafts, you’ll develop a polished short play or film script (up to 10 pages) or the first 10-14 pages of a full-length play, feature film or pilot TV show.

At the end of the course we'll meet up in person - and your script will be read by professional actors, so you can hear your words come alive in front of your peers and a supportive critical audience. 

What experience do I need?

The course is designed for beginners and also more experienced writers.
 
Where: on Zoom (Jan-Dec 2026) then in person rehearsed script readings with professional actors in December 2026.  

What have our writers said about us:

‘All that you need to know to get your play or film script written’.

'Sooooo inspirational'

‘First class mentoring from two professionals who really understand their craft and can explain it. Excellent value for money on a fun, engaging and insightful course’

If you'd like to find out more about us please go to: www.fireflyfilm.co.uk or www.inroads.org.uk or www.saraclifford.com