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This module is entirely about potentially presenting a new work at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. As a starting point, each writer will work from their reflective analysis of the Festival Workshop presentation. Meeting with mentor and director in the early stages, writers will outline a plan for refining and developing the work. Directors will ensure that there is adequate workshop time built into pre-festival rehearsal schedule, so that you can have the opportunity to hear and watch the work during the developmental process. Also included in these early plans will be a detailed marketing/media campaign.
In addition to the festival production, you will submit a 2-part thesis (approximately 7000 words), which combines critical reflection on the Festival experience, along with a plan of its future development, plus a professional portfolio of writing samples and a career/business plan.

By the end of the module, students will be able to
LO1: Take a draft script from early performance stage to final, polished working script for performance in a semi-professional context.
LO2: Employ a range of advanced strategies for marketing and networking in a professional capacity, and demonstrate an extensive knowledge of how writers work within a professional context, and how to find opportunities/funding for developing new work.
LO3: Articulate an original artistic vision and communicate effectively in collaborative discussions with directors, designers and funding organisations
LO4: Deal with complex artistic issues and make informed judgements under tight deadline requirements
LO5: Demonstrate a self-critical understanding of a range of principles and concepts in writing for the theatre, and an ability to place work comparatively in a specific context.