Inspirational support for scriptwriters in our region
Script Yorkshire is a volunteer-run organisation supporting writers in creating stories for stage, screen and radio.
Become a member and you’ll have access to free writing workshops with industry professionals, along with plenty of opportunities to share your scripts and see them come to life through our network of local actors.
So whether you’re just starting out in scriptwriting and you’re keen to learn the craft, or you’re an experienced writer with wisdom to impart, come and join us! We’d love you to be part of what we do.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Wednesday 13th November
Script Yorkshire AGM
Online via Google Meet: 7.30pm
It's that time of year again. We need as many members as possible to join us online for just over an hour as we talk all things annual accounts and Charity Commission reporting. Not exactly exciting, but necessary to help us keep SY going!
Meeting link shared with members via SYchat a day or so in advance
Saturday 25th January
How to kill your darlings with Lisa Holdsworth
11am to 4pm @ Leeds Playhouse
Your script's too long and you need to edit it down. But... but...[trembly lip]...it's your baby and every line's a peach. What to do, what to do?!
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Prolific TV writer, showrunner and firm friend of Script Yorkshire Lisa Holdsworth will show you how to get tough and kill your darlings, i.e. to work out what needs to be cut from your scripts to tighten up the dialogue and the action.
Booking window opens Saturday 11th January via the events tab in your member account
Saturday 8th March
Page to Stage
7.30pm @ Seven Arts, 31A Harrogate Road, Leeds LS7 3PD
Our first Page to Stage event of 2025 promises to be another entertaining and enlightening night for scriptwriters and audience alike, with constructive script feedback from another stellar line-up of industry professionals.
Read more about how to take part or to book tickets
Saturday 22nd March
Writing ghost stories with Adam Z Robinson
11am to 4pm @ Leeds Playhouse
Are you interested in creating spine-chilling tales for stage and screen? Join writer and theatre-maker Adam Z Robinson for this thrilling and productive workshop on ghost-story writing.