Writing monologues
Discover the essence of an outstanding monologue
- Organisation: Adult Learning
- Age groups: 18 to 25, 25 to 60, 60 plus
- 5 ways to wellbeing: Connect, Be active, Take notice, Keep learning, Give
- Cost: £36
- Dates: 24th March 2025 - 31st March 2025
- Time: 6.30-8.30pm
- How to join: Booking required
- Location: Charing Cross Centre, 17-19 St John Maddermarket, Norwich, NR2 1DN
In 1997, Lee Hall's radio drama Spoonface Steinberg was broadcast on the BBC. It was a monologue from a 7-year-old autistic girl with terminal cancer. It brought such an extraordinary response from the public, it was re-broadcast a few days later. It is an example of the power of a monologue.
We will look at what makes a genius of a monologue - drawing on the work of masterful monologue writers whether Euripides, Sophocles or Shakespeare, Alan Bennett or Toni Morrison.
How do you structure a successful monologue?
Where's the hands, the head, the heart of a monologue?
Through activities and exercises and a guided step by step approach learn to write your own extraordinary text.
