Hotbed 2009 features an array of workshops and discussions from leading theatre practitioners.  With events for schools, students, first-timers and experienced professionals, there’s something new for everyone to learn at Hotbed Festival.

NB: Pre-booking is essential for all workshops as places are limited.

To book tickets for Hotbed 2009, including workshops, go to www.junction.co.uk

BBC Radio Drama Workshop
with Fiona Kelcher

A script-writing masterclass from BBC producer Fiona Kelcher, for anyone interested in writing for the radio.

Sat 27 June - 12pm
THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT - PLEASE EMAIL PATRICK IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO JOIN THE WAITING LIST

Playwriting Workshop
with Steve Waters

A workshop on the nuts and bolts of writing for the stage, with the head of playwriting at Birmingham University.  Whether you’re a beginner or more experienced writer, this is your chance to get back to basics!

Sat 27 June - 12pm
£15/£12.50 | 150 mins

Monologue Workshop for Actors
with Karen Kohlhaas

Improve your monologue technique for auditions and general stage work with one of the world’s leading experts.  Places at Karen Kohlhaas’s workshops are some of the most sought-after on the New York drama scene.  Bursh up on your technique, whether you’re a professional or amateur performer.

Sat 27 June - 12pm
£15/£12.50 | 150 mins

Panel Discussion
“Age and Treachery Will Triumph Over Youth and Skill”

What are the consequences of age-defined approaches to new writing?  When are you too old to be a young writer?  How can age be a positive force in commissioning and producing new work today?

A discussion featuring industry professionals, including Peter Leslie, Karen Kolhaas and Steve Waters.

Sat 27 June - 4pm
Pay What You Can

Our Share of Tomorrow
with Real Circumstance

Suitable for all, this session will provide a fasincating insight into the development of a new play and a chance to see the working results up close.

Real Circumstance are documenting the creation of Our Share of Tomorrow online.  They are currently building the characters’ imaginary lives, and the rehearsal footage is being streamed live at www.realcircumstance.com/osot, where you can also watch some of the footage to date. You can also be informed when they are about to stream at www.twitter.com/realcirc.     Dan and the Cast are also blogging about the process (links here: http://reallycircumstantial.blogspot.com/; http://tamsinshareoftomorrow.blogspot.com/; http://josomervell.blogspot.com/).

Sat 27 June - 6pm (performance at 7.30pm)
Pay What You Can