I’m an experienced tutor of creative writing, and currently a mentor for the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama on their MA/MFA in Scriptwriting, working with theatre, TV and radio writers. I was also associate lecturer on the BA in Film & Television at the University of the Arts, London.
As Artistic Director of 5065 Lift I commissioned 15 writers over two years and worked closely with them to develop their scripts to production. I’ve run courses and workshops for Norwich Theatre Royal, Manchester University, Script East, Arts Depot, City Academy, the Charles Causley Festival and the Sitcom Mission, among others. And I’ve written for theatre, film, TV and radio, working with editors, producers and literary managers, so I have experience of the process from both sides.
I’ve also taught sitcom writing and worked as director / dramaturg with performers on one person shows.
I can provide private, one-to-one mentoring (online) or script editing services. Contact me at jukeboxstory@gmail.com if you would like to discuss a particular project.
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I will also be teaching this course starting in May 2024…
Writing Better Sitcom with Steve Keyworth (online)
Tuesdays 7-9pm
Dates: 7, 14 and 21 May, 4, 11 and 18 June 2024
£150
Learn to write sitcom with a professional screenwriter…
Whether you want to improve an existing project or start from scratch, this six week course teaches you how to write better sitcom scripts. Focussing on character, concept, scene and story structure, dialogue and comic techniques. You will learn how to create engaging lead characters with strong comedy engines, and how to escalate your comedy to best effect and create great set pieces. Vitally, you will be able to share work and gain feedback from fellow students as well as from your tutor.
Steve has written for TV, radio, theatre and film, including sitcom pilots for TV and radio. He was chosen for the BBC Drama Writer’s Academy under John Yorke, and has written 80+ episodes of drama for BBC1. His Doctors episode The Joe Pasquale Problem was nominated for a Writer’s Guild Award. Radio 4 credits include The Last Minutes, The Two Georges, The Princess Bride and the Man Who Fell To Earth. Steve has worked as a stand-up comedian and regularly performs with improv group the Intellectual Hooligans.
To book your place or for further information email jukeboxstory@gmail.com
