Anna Himali Howard: Directing new writing

How do you work with a writer to bring their new script to life?

Director and theatre maker Anna Himali Howard will take you through her tried and tested approaches to directing new writing and collaborating with writers, using Zia Ahmed’s critically acclaimed I Wanna Be Yours, which she directed at the Bush Theatre in November 2019, as a focus point.

Join the workshop facilitator in person in the Holloway Theatre at the Bush, or join from the comfort of your home via Zoom, where there will be a dedicated co-ordinator to field your questions and responses. Anyone with an Online via Zoom ticket will be sent a registration link on the day of the masterclass.

There are limited bursary places available for participants who need them. Please contact bushgreen@bushtheatre.co.uk for more information on applying for a bursary place.

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