Kiefer Wes Williams, who’s play Orton Fallen Angel is on at Shakespeare North and his work has toured as part of Grin Theatre, is your facilitator for this course. Renown for his fast paced and touching dialogue he will introduce you to real dialogue within the structure of a play.
Sunday 1st June at 10.30 to 12.30
What to expect:
The key function of dialogue in a script
Writing effective dialogue and what it is.
Making people sound different using hierarchy, mood and local colour
Developing natural Dialogue
Practical exercises to explore what we have learnt
Editing your dialogue and avoiding bad habits
Please be on time, wear comfortable clothes and bring a notebook and pen
Edward Gray writer of Passing Moustache and director of obscurest style plays will be your facilitator. Learning his craft in an era of protest and political theatre Ted’s work could never be called dull or predictable.
Sunday 22nd June 12.00 to 14.00
What to expect:
The essence of storytelling
What defines a great story
How to break the rules
How to turn left instead of right
How to avoid the pitfalls of predictability
Going outside what you know without falling for stereotypes.
Please be on time, wear comfortable clothes and bring a notebook and pen
This online event is perfect for anyone interested in learning the basics of writing for the stage. The course starts on Tues 13th May 2025 at 19:00 and over the following 6 weeks (no session on 10/6/25) you’ll discover the key elements of crafting scripts for theatre. Whether you’re a complete beginner or looking to refine your skills, don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to dive into the world of playwriting!
Helen Jeffery is a writer, performer, poet & creative facilitator from Merseyside.
A graduate of the Playwright’s Programme at the Liverpool Everyman, Helen has had several plays produced including, ‘The Brink’ and ‘Gun Metal Blue’, which won the Blink. Theatre Award for New Writing in 2017. Her most recent play, ‘Buckled’ toured to venues in the Northwest in March 2025. Alongside her writing for stage , Helen works freelance for several organisations including Writing on the Wall and the Liverpool Everyman, where she facilitates writing and drama workshops with specific communities.
You can find out more information about Helen here – https://linktr.ee/HelenJeffery
In series of eight themed workshops, professional photographer Steve Samosa will help you gain a range practical and creative photography skills, whatever your level of experience.
You’ll learn striking composition, the use of perspective, long exposures, HDR, multiple exposure, mixed lighting and street photography. There is also an introduction to aerial photography using drone cameras!
The workshops are designed to provide you with a range of creative techniques and practical tips to elevate your photography. Each week covers a new theme and you can book on to as many or as few sessions as you wish:
8 May – Creative Light Painting
15 May – Black and White Photography
22 May – Drone Photography
29 May – Street Photography
5 June – Portraits Mastering Available Light
12 June – Food and Product Photography
19 June – Smoke Photography
26 June – Architecture and the Built Environment
Please note that you will need your own DSLR or phone camera and a tripod and some sessions will take place outdoors.
These workshops are funded by The Friends of Kirkby Gallery & Prescot Museum. Contact galleries@knowsley.gov.uk for more information or to book a place.
Looking for something to keep your young artists busy?
At Kirkby Gallery, they have two art courses on offer for young people under 18 years of age:
Their Little BIG Art club is a fabulous opportunity for young people aged 7-12 to try new and exciting techniques, have fun and make new friends. Central to the course is gaining confidence in drawing and learning new ways of further developing their creativity.
They also now run the Young Makers Group, designed for young people aged 13 -17 who wish to develop their practical art skills further and their knowledge of artists past and present.
Both courses are led by professional artists and run 10.30am till 12.30pm. It costs just £75 for the 10 weeks and all art materials are included in the course price. Booking is essential as places are limited. Contact galleries@knowsley.gov.uk for further information.
This new Shared Reading group offers a welcoming, inclusive and non-judgmental space where people can connect and share experiences using stories and poems. There is no pressure to talk or read aloud. It is led by a volunteer who has trained as a ‘Reader
Leader’ with national charity The Reader based at The Mansion House in Liverpool’s Calderstones Park. Anyone interested in joining is invited to drop into the library.
Shared Reading has been shown to improve wellbeing, reduce loneliness and help people find new meaning in their lives, according to the charity’s research and annual feedback from group members and volunteers.
The charity also works with children, families, adults in community spaces, people in dementia care homes, people with physical and mental health conditions, those coping with or recovering from addiction and people in the criminal justice system.
A wonderful new workshop that blends the beauty of nature with the art of macrame! We’re making Kokedama plants and plant hangers in this fun double workshop. Your experienced tutors are Sarah from Into Nature and Emer from Knotty Potty 🪴
🗓 When: Saturday, April 12th at 2 pm
📍 Where: Pocket Cafe Bar, Paradise St L1
💚 What: Learn how to make your very own Kokedama (Japanese moss ball plant) & knot a gorgeous macrame plant hanger to display it!
Double Workshop is £55 pp
The Page to Stage is specifically designed to unlock the extraordinary creative learning opportunities of War Horse by giving students an insight into the Director’s vision and choices, and the rehearsal process behind some of the key moments in the show.
This 1.5 hour session (in advance of the midweek matinee) will be facilitated by the Resident Director, Anna Marshall, joined by members of the War Horse company.
Young people will have the unique experience of interacting with members of the War Horse touring company to explore some of the background principles of puppetry and of the rehearsal room and technical processes that have brought this magical production to life, as well as a chance to ask questions to company members at the end.
Age: Suitable for Key Stage 3-5, ages 10 and above.
He’s back!
Following his previous successful workshops at Linghams, the bookshop is delighted to welcome back author Rob Keeley, who will be devising activities and offering tips to help children fulfil their full potential as writers.
This workshop is always a sell out so be sure to book early.
Ideal for ages 7-12.
All attendees will receive a copy of Rob’s book, The Fighting Spirit, and the workshop will be followed by a book signing from 11.30am-12pm.
Join Bluecoat for this enjoyable and informative workshop session where you’ll discover the art of TetraPak printing.
TetraPak printing is a more environmentally friendly version of intaglio printing that utilizes discarded TetraPak cartons as printing plates.
By pressing, carving, and tearing the inner surface of a TetraPak carton, you can produce a range of textures and gradients on a single layer. Ink is applied to the recessed areas of the plate, which is then passed through a press to transfer the design onto paper. This method is ideal for beginners, offering a straightforward, enjoyable, and chemical-free way to explore the intaglio process.
You’ll explore the techniques and theory behind this unique and accessible printing method and create your own small edition of TetraPak prints using our century-old etching press. You will be guided through every step of the process from start to finish, leaving with confidence in tetrapak printing and having created a small finished edition of prints to take home with you.
All materials you will use are included in the cost of the course, but you are welcome to bring along your own if you choose. Their studios are environmentally friendly where possible and use greener methods of screen printing, such as water-based acrylic inks. Completing this course will act as an Induction to book into their Intaglio Studio should you wish to.
They have two sessions available:
Sat 31 May, 11am-1.30pm
Sat 31 May, 2-4.30pm
£30 (all materials included)
