Writers’ Room Workshops

Learn what to expect in a drama or comedy writers’ room through a two-part series of online workshops. Led by script editor Jon Addison (Drama) and producer Saima Ferdows (Comedy), you’ll get to explore a set brief in a collaborative environment where ideas are collectively shared and developed.

Introductory session: 25 February
Comedy workshops: 4 and 11 March, 6-8pm
Drama workshops: 6 and 13 March, 6-8pm

Participation in this opportunity is by application and spaces are limited. To take part, you must commit to attending the introductory session and either the two drama workshops or two comedy workshops. The workshop leader will set a brief to explore in the sessions, so you will not be developing your own original ideas.

Apply here by 14 February

Jon Addison is a script editor enthusiastic about connecting with emerging talent. He has worked at companies including Pathé, Tiger Aspect and FreeTurn, and has extensive experience across writers’ rooms, development, production and post-production.

Saima Ferdows is a talented comedy producer known for her work on Bad Education and Sex Unzipped. With experience in both scripted and unscripted formats, she has contributed to comedy projects including Borat Subsequent Moviefilm.