# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Writing Autobiographical Plays with Matthew Sharpe
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 26 Jul, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sun, 26 Jul, 2026 at 05:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Finding the Universal in the Personal
A practical introduction to autobiographical theatre and personal storytelling.About this EventJoin Belfast Playwrights for a one-day intensive workshop on the dos and don'ts of autobiographical playwriting facilitated by industry renowned playwright Matthew Sharpe. Participants will explore how lived experience can be transformed into engaging dramatic work. Through discussion, writing exercises, and performance techniques, the workshop will examine memory, identity, voice, and character creation, helping writers uncover stories only they can tell while finding themes that resonate with wider audiences.Key areas covered:Writing from lived experienceFinding the dramatic event within a memoryTurning yourself into a characterBalancing truth and theatricalityWriting about identity, belonging, and personal changeDeveloping authentic dialogue and monologueCreating work that is personal but accessible to audiencesBelfast Playwrights CIC is a central space for emerging theatre makers in NI. We support the development of theatre makers through workshops, scratch nights, play readings, dramaturgy services and our 10 Minute Play Festival.Visit our website www.belfastplaywrights.com or follow us on Instagram at @belfastplaywrights
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/belfast/writing-autobiographical-plays-with-matthew-sharpe/100001991271767460
- **Event Categories**: art, theatre, workshops, festivals, literary-art, performances, entertainment, storytelling
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0
- **Event Highlights**: 
  - Duration: 7 hours
  - Location: 23 Fountain St
  - Languages: English

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 30, max: 30, currency: GBP

## Event venue details

- **city**: Belfast
- **state**: NI
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: 23 Fountain St
- **lat**: 54.5985192
- **long**: -5.9316211
- **full address**: 23 Fountain St, 23 Fountain Street, Belfast, United Kingdom

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Writing Autobiographical Plays with Matthew Sharpe being held?
  - **A:** Writing Autobiographical Plays with Matthew Sharpe takes place on Sun, 26 Jul, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sun, 26 Jul, 2026 at 05:00 pm at 23 Fountain St, 23 Fountain Street, Belfast, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Writing Autobiographical Plays with Matthew Sharpe?
  - **A:** Writing Autobiographical Plays with Matthew Sharpe is organized by Belfast Playwrights.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Writing Autobiographical Plays with Matthew Sharpe is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Belfast, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Writing Autobiographical Plays with Matthew Sharpe sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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