Audio drama is a hugely exciting format in which writers can tell expansive and ambitious stories without the need for expensive CGI effects. Both a wonderful springboard to other forms of scripted drama (TV, film or stage plays) the format is also very much an art form in its own right. This workshop will take participants through some of the basics of writing for audio drama.

In this 2 hour session you'll learn about the restrictions and advantages of audio drama. We'll talk about dialogue and plot devices, the importance of place, writing sound directions and voice notes, working with actors and directors (this will include pre-recorded content from one of the Alternative Stories acting team) honing your script and the importance of table reads.

We'll end with a very short introduction to podcasting - podcasts are a fantastic platform for sharing your drama productions and some of the most innovative audio drama in the UK today can be heard on podcasts.

Tutor

Chris Gregory is the founder of the Alternative Stories and Fake Realities Podcast which produces audio drama, fiction and poetry podcasts. Working with a team of professional actors the podcast aims to provide opportunities to writers to hear their work professionally produced and shared with the podcast's global audience. Alternative Stories has provided content to BBC and North American Radio stations, represented the UK at the International Radio Drama Festival for the past two years and been nominated for numerous Audio Verse Awards (for podcast drama). Frequently found in the upper reaches of the Apple Drama and Fiction podcast charts in the UK and USA, Alternative Stories also offers courses, workshops and practical advice to would-be radio dramatists.

The course will run with a minimum of 12 participants and a maximum of 25. Any questions at all, please drop us a line at info@londonlitlab.co.uk and we’ll be happy to help! Or find us at www.londonlitlab.co.uk.

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