Leading workshops

  achel is an experienced workshop leader, delivering creative writing and playwriting sessions. She uses drama games and fun writing exercises to make sessions imaginative, creative, practical and playful.

Rachel has led workshops for all ages, from primary school students to care home residents, all over the country.

                                                                                                      

Previous clients include: Westminster Young Carers, Finchley Youth Theatre, Islington Summer University at the Pleasance Theatre, Notre Dame High School (Lambeth), Kingsbury High School, Bishop Tuffnel School (Bognor Regis), Sebright School (Hackney), NewShed Youth Theatre (Newham branch of Chicken Shed), South Hill Park Arts Centre, Freewheelers Theatre Company, Hazlitt Youth Theatre, Wycombe Swan Theatre, St Albans Arts, Gifted and Talented Youth in West Sussex, Manchester International Festival, Surrey Arts, Chichester Festival Theatre, dANTE or dIE Theatre, The U3A, Charters Adult Education, and The Yvonne Arnaud Theatre.

She has an ongoing relationship with Godalming Sixth Form College, where she is writer in residence for the drama department.

Sessions can be tailored to any group's requirements.

Case study

The following case study describes a workshop for a London school led by Rachel:

http://www.everybodywrites.org.uk/projects/case-study-details/play-in-a-day/

Writing tips at KS3 and KS4

http://www.everybodywrites.org.uk/writing-games/profile/rachels-writing-tips/

Comments from workshop participants

“Rachel worked brilliantly with 30 of my more able writers in Years 5 and 6. She quickly developed a very good trust and rapport with the children and led them through the creative process of writing drama. They applied their learning by performing for their parents at the end of the school day. It was extremely well-received by both children and parents. I would not hesitate to have Rachel here again and I would recommend her to any other school without reservation. A wonderful learning experience!”

Head teacher, Bishop Tuffnel School, Chichester

"Your enthusiasm and love of literature shone through and certainly inspired me to write"

Workshop Participant - Charters Adult Education

“The gang had a great day yesterday and really enjoyed your workshop. Yes, it was exhausting, exhilarating, stimulating and challenging all rolled into one day.”

Artistic Director - Freewheelers Theatre Company

"I just wanted to say thank you very much for all the help you gave me with my script. You helped me produce something I am really proud of, and helped me develop my script writing skills. In fact, I have appeared to have caught the writing bug, as am already starting writing on a new project, with some other ideas developing. I'm sure I've said this all before but I really wanted to say it again and thank you."

Student - Godalming College

"Excellent, Excellent, Excellent!"

Teacher - INSET day course

"Enthusiasm is great. You were inspiring, patient, and fun! I've learnt a lot and feel fired up to go home and continue. Great value." Workshop Participant - Farnham Maltings

"A very useful day - despite having done many workshops in the past, this produced real results from the basic through to more stretching work on structure. Rachel was well prepared, full or ideas and enthusiasm." Workshop Participant - Farnham Maltings

 

"Really enjoyed. Very interesting - opened my eyes to the number of aspects involved in playwriting. Good and fun (and also serious) presentation. Covered a great deal of ground." Workshop Participant - Farnham Maltings