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Anyone Can Write a Play

Free

Available on demand

Want to write a play but don't know where to start? Or maybe you've written a play in the past, but recently lost all of your creative juices? Never fear – this is the playwriting series for you!

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Hannah Lavery: Writing Autobiographical Work for the Stage

Ticketed

Live workshops Sat 27 Feb, Wed 3 Mar

A workshop for writers who are interested in writing autobiographical work, led by award-winning poet, playwright and performer, Hannah Lavery.

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The Journey

Ticketed Created and Performed by Scott Silven. Written by Rob Drummond, Based on an Original Story by Scott Silven.

Livestreamed Tue 13 - Sun 18 Apr

Following a sold-out run, renowned theatremaker and illusionist Scott Silven returns to the Traverse and invites you to experience The Journey.

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