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Dramaturgy Papers
Dramaturgy Papers
Dramaturgy Papers
events
We run both public-facing and members-only events throughout the year.
We're currently planning events for the remainder of 2024 and 2025, so stay tuned for details (or become a member for regular updates.)
upcoming events
upcoming
17 Mar 2026, 13:00 – 14:15 GMTZoomWhat does it mean to be a dramaturg working with new writing today? An online discussion with the Royal Court’s Senior Dramaturg and Associate Playwright, Gillian Greer.
past events
Thu 05 MarUnicorn TheatreMarking 25 years since the foundation of the d'n, this long-table event is an open, collective conversation about how dramaturgy in the UK has evolved, and where it might be heading next.
Thu 19 FebZoomOnline workshop exploring the dramaturg’s role in supporting writer-centred processes, from the initial idea phase through to first draft.
Fri 03 NovBirkbeck, University of LondonForge new collaborations through the Birkbeck Centre for Contemporary Theatre & Society of Authors.
Multiple Dates
Membership OfferTue 27 JunZooman online roundtable, featuring the architects of the d'n Dramaturgs' Contract Package in conversation with speakers from Freelancers Make Theatre Work and Stage Directors UK.- Wed 13 JulZoomPartnering with Birkbeck, University of London and the Ukrainian Institute in London and Kyiv, we invite playwrights Anastasiia Kosodi and Lena Lagushonkova to join a discussion chaired by Ukrainian theatre specialist Molly Flynn.
- Wed 08 Junon ZoomIn conversation with d'n member Daniel Rosenthal, Sebastian Born, former Associate Director (Literary) at the National Theatre, will talk about his experience working with writers as literary manager, agent and dramaturg.
- Wed 23 Maron ZoomWe invite our first speaker, Louise Stephens of Playwrights' Studio, Scotland to join us for an insight into her work and a Q&A.
Sat 20 NovHowlRoundCelebrating the winner of our biennial award for excellence in dramaturgy.
Sat 20 NovHowlRoundA round-table discussion presented by the Dramaturgs' Network.
Sat 20 NovZoomA round-table discussion convened by the Literary Managers and Dramaturgs of the Americas.
Sat 20 NovOnlineAccess to all d'n20 panel discussions, plus the networking space throughout the day and the lunchtime facilitated social event.
Sat 20 NovZoomA round-table discussion convened by the Asian Dramaturgs' Network.
Mon 21 JunZoomOpen event. A roundtable discussion on the fair employment of freelancers working in theatre, launching our contract and fees package for dramaturgs. Featuring the creators of the package, David Harris, Katalin Trencsényi & Jarkko Lehmus, plus their counterpart from the LMDA, Ken Cerniglia.
Tue 25 MayZoomMembers only. An informal online space for socialising and discussion.- Thu 08 AprZoomA round-table to discuss the recent 'We need to talk about Dramaturgy' open letter.
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