Learn to write bold, compelling 15 minute plays
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Monday 17 August 2026
๐ 18:30โ20:30
๐ Instituto Cervantes London (in Person)
๐ฅ Limited to 12 participants (minimum 6)
๐๏ธ Min. ยฃ15
Micro-theatre is one of the most exciting and demanding forms in contemporary performance: short, intimate, and immediate. In this hands-on workshop, youโll learn how to write for a format where every second, line, and movement counts.
Led by Raquel Bartra (Untold Collectiv), co-producer of two sold-out editions of SHORT&, this session draws directly from real-world experience commissioning and developing short plays that work in front of live audiences.
By the end of the session, youโll have:
- A scene in progress
- A toolkit for writing within tight constraints
- A clearer understanding of how micro-theatre actually works in practice
Whether youโre completely new to writing or looking to sharpen your craft, this workshop gives you a way in.
What to expect
- Watch a short micro-play and unpack how it works
- Learn key principles: compression, structure, audience proximity
- Take part in guided exercises
- Write your own piece in-session
- Share work (optional) and receive feedback
Who it's for
- First-time writers curious about theatre
- Screenwriters or prose writers exploring stage work
- Theatre-makers interested in short-form storytelling
- Anyone who wants to make something new in a focused, supportive space