November 6 2025
Acclaimed screenwriter Russell T Davies will headline the Screenwriting Weekender 2026 event, the organisers have announced.
New Writing North has confirmed that the event will take place in Newcastle’s Live Theatre from 6-8 February.
Russell T Davies OBE is known for many celebrated pieces of work, including Queer as Folk, Doctor Who, It’s a Sin, and Years and Years).
The event will feature contributions from more than 20 other industry professionals from production companies including Warp Films (Adolescence), See-Saw Films (Slow Horses) and Hat Trick Productions (Derry Girls) and writers with credits on hits such as Succession, Killing Eve, The League of Gentlemen and Department Q.
Subjects will include writing micro-dramas, how to earn a living as a screenwriter, how to develop characters and structure and the event will provide numerous networking opportunities.
The previous event was a sell out, so it is recommended that you book soon to guarantee your spot, which you can do at
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