# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Sussex Playwrights July 5 meeting: special guest James Payne 
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 05 Jul, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sun, 05 Jul, 2026 at 09:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Our July meeting will be our third First Five Pages event, once again featuring Emmy and BAFTA award winning Brighton screenwriter, James Payne:

⭐East Enders core writer with 78 episodes including the 30th anniversary live ep, and winner of Best Single Episode in the 2025 British Soaps Awards 

⭐Creator of TV series including Hooten And The Lady

⭐Writer for Mr Selfridge, The Three Musketeers, Ashes to Ashes, Hustle,  Death in Paradise among many more

James will be with us again in July and once again we invite you to come and bring the first five pages of your screenplay / play for a round table read, discussion and pro feedback from James on the night. 

Always very enjoyable, thought provoking and supportive, it's your chance to share your work and receive real world feedback from a writer who knows the business of writing. 

Let us know if you've written something to bring to the meeting so we can plan. 

chair@sussexplaywrights.co.uk

Please bring one copy for each required reader, plus a copy for the narrator / scene settings etc.

The first five pages, A4, Arial [or similar] 12 point.

The pieces are read and discussed round the table on the night.

All welcome - come along and share good conversation, networking, and latest news.

SPC members: free

You can join on the night for £30 for the full year.

Visitors: £5 on the door (we do take credit cards) on the night.

Including drinks - wine/juice

New Venture Theatre Bar
Bedford Place
Brighton
East Sussex
BN1 2PT

See you there!

Thomas and Philippa 
Sussex Playwrights

https://theagency.co.uk/the-clients/james-payne/
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/brighton/sussex-playwrights-july-5-meeting-special-guest-james-payne/200030216483738
- **Event Categories**: meetups, art, literary-art, theatre
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 15

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Brighton
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: New Venture Theatre Brighton
- **lat**: 50.82426
- **long**: -0.15404
- **full address**: New Venture Theatre Brighton, New Venture Theatre, Bedford Place,Brighton and Hove, Brighton, United Kingdom

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Sussex Playwrights July 5 meeting: special guest James Payne  being held?
  - **A:** Sussex Playwrights July 5 meeting: special guest James Payne  takes place on Sun, 05 Jul, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Sun, 05 Jul, 2026 at 09:00 pm at New Venture Theatre Brighton, New Venture Theatre, Bedford Place,Brighton and Hove, Brighton, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Sussex Playwrights July 5 meeting: special guest James Payne ?
  - **A:** Sussex Playwrights July 5 meeting: special guest James Payne  is organized by Sussex Playwrights.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Sussex Playwrights July 5 meeting: special guest James Payne  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 Brighton, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Sussex Playwrights July 5 meeting: special guest James Payne  sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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