2 Day Playwriting Course
Dorset Playwriting – stories, characters, and theatricality with Rohan Gotobed- a 2 day playwriting course on Sunday 5th and Sunday 12th July
Many writers have taken inspiration from the sites and stories of Dorset, so how can we discover and develop new ways to portray where we live on the stage? Led by playwright and director Rohan Gotobed (Artistic Director of Dorsetborn), this is a workshop to support people interested in either writing for the stage or developing their skillset as writers.
Over these two day (over two weeks) workshops, you will learn new exercises and tools to develop your theatrical voice, working in small groups and on your own to understand the differences between the page and the stage, how to enjoy the unique challenges that come when writing for live performance, all in the wonderful surroundings of Corfe Castle. You will have the opportunity for a follow-up chat with Rohan within one month of the course, to either read something you’ve written, or have a specific discussion around your artistic journey.
About Rohan:
Rohan Gotobed is a theatre director, writer, and actor. Since training at Birkbeck and the Unicorn Theatre, he has been working across the UK, predominantly focusing on new plays, site-specific productions, and theatre for young audiences. He is the artistic director of Dorsetborn, whose recent shows include Georgia and the Iceberg, PRIDE, and Fort. Their next play, Lessons from Teacher x by Erin De Frias, will go on tour from April 2026. Rohan has previously directed for the National Trust, The National Gallery, and National Youth Theatre, among others. As a writer, he has been commissioned by MAST Mayflower Studios, and received support from Channel 4 Drama, Exeter Northcott, and Mercury Colchester. As part of Inside Out Dorset 2025, Rohan co-created We Fear: Leviathan, performed onsite at Sandy Hill Arts. He is Lead Facilitator for Poole Lighthouse Young Writers, a visiting tutor at Arts University Bournemouth, and has delivered workshops for organisations around the UK, including Bournemouth Writing Festival, Coram Shakespeare Schools Foundation, Taunton Brewhouse, and Activate Performing Arts.
Aim: To inspire local writers to develop new plays for the stage
Dates: 2 days in July 2026 (Sunday 5th and Sunday 12th) 10 – 4 pm each day.
Price for Course: ONLY £65!
