Writing A Musical - Taster Workshop For OILCAN The Musical! (Dundee)
- Ages 16+
This hands-on creative session blends playwriting, songwriting, and performance, introducing the core skills behind musical theatre writing.
Date and time
Location
Dundee Rep Theatre (Studio 3)
Tay Square Dundee DD1 1PB United KingdomRefund Policy
About this event
- Event lasts 4 hours
- Ages 16+
This hands-on creative session blends playwriting, songwriting, and performance, introducing the core skills behind musical theatre writing.
This workshop offers a unique chance to explore storytelling through music with opportunities to get professionally published.
We've been touring this around Scotland and so far we've visited Glasgow, Stornoway and Jedburgh. Next month we'll be in Edinburgh but for now...
It's Dundee's shot!
Don't miss it.
About the Musical
OILCAN - the musical is a bold and innovative musical blending contemporary rap with traditional Scottish airs. Power, identity, and community leadership are all explored. Developed through collaborative workshops, the musical amplifies unheard voices, telling the stories of communities facing political and social challenges.
At its core, OILCAN – the musical is a platform for creative expression, where participants contribute ideas, lyrics, and scripts that may shape the final production.
Through attending one of our feeder workshops, you can develop skills in musical writing, connect with a wider artistic community, and potentially see your work both published and featured in a professional production!
About the Venue
We are thrilled to be working with Dundee Rep and Scottish Dance Theatre to help make this workshop possible.
This Scottish theatre and arts venue presents bold new productions, dance, and creative projects, supporting local talent and engaging communities through performance, education, and innovation at the heart of Dundee’s cultural scene.
Frequently asked questions
This workshop is ideal for anyone aged 16+ interested in creative writing, songwriting, theatre-making, or storytelling – whether you’re a total beginner or an experienced artist looking for fresh inspiration.
Nope! All levels of experience are welcome. This is a relaxed, supportive space to try things out, get creative, and work collaboratively.
You’ll take part in creative games and exercises around playwriting, songwriting, and performance. You’ll explore how musicals are built and start developing your own ideas – maybe even contributing material that could be featured in OILCAN itself.
There will be optional sharing opportunities, but there’s no pressure to perform if that’s not your thing.
Yes! We're scheduling OILCAN workshops all across Scotland. If your area or community would be interested in hosting one of our workshops, please reach out to production.oilcan@gmail.com
Anyone at all who wants to take part and would benefit.