Lewisham Youth Theatre | Let's Write
Deadline: 10am on Thursday 8th October 2026
Let’s Write is an 8-week creative development programme for young creatives aged 18-25 who want to explore writing for the stage.
In the first four weeks, you’ll work with award-winning playwright Charlene James to explore your ideas, develop your writing skills and create new work.
In the second half, guest professional playwrights will offer fresh perspectives, feedback and guidance to help you develop your writing further.
What you will gain:
- Mentoring and support from industry professionals
- Have your work reviewed by award-winning playwrights
- Networking and connecting with other creatives
- Access to FREE working space for 8 weeks
- Access to further opportunities at Lewisham Youth Theatre
This programme is for young creatives who:
- Are aged 18-25
- Live anywhere across London
- Want to expand their writing skills
- Are looking to develop new pieces of work
You do not need any previous writing experience
DATES: Weekly sessions on Tuesdays, 6–8pm, from 20 October to 8 December 2026.
FILL IN THE EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FORM by Thursday 8th October 2026.
This is a non-BBC scheme
Please note that these schemes are listed here for your convenience. However, they are run by external organisations and unless otherwise noted the BBC has no involvement with them.
Therefore the BBC cannot respond to any queries in connection to those and accepts no liability for the accuracy of third party websites and the information contained on them.
