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- Tickets £5
- Times 2pm
- Running time 90 minutes
- Venue St Clements Art Centre, Fore St, Ipswich, IP4 1JZ
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Turn your research into a story in this Creating Writing workshop with Dr Amanda Hodgkinson.
Please note: this event will take place at St Clements Art Centre (Fore St, Ipswich IP4 1JZ)
Historical fiction brings the past into the present – but how do we write about a time when we weren’t there?
In this workshop, you’ll explore how to turn research into a story. When does your research begin – and when do we set it aside and start writing? How do we use historical detail to create a world that feels clear, convincing and alive on the page?
Through a series of writing exercises and discussion, you’ll work on shaping character, voice and narrative within a chosen time period. You’ll consider how to balance accuracy with storytelling, and how to create characters who feel grounded in their world while still engaging the modern reader. You’ll spend time writing, trying things out, and beginning to shape a piece of historical fiction of your own.
The New Wolsey Theatre is acting as a ticket agent for the Ipswich Book Festival, for more information about the festival check out their website by clicking the Ipswich Book Festival icon below.
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Venue: New Wolsey Theatre, Civic Drive, Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 2AS.
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About New Wolsey Theatre
The New Wolsey Theatre is one of Suffolk’s leading producing theatres, located in the heart of Ipswich. Renowned for its award-winning productions, innovative performances and commitment to accessible theatre, the venue attracts visitors from across East Anglia and beyond.
From drama, comedy and musicals to family shows, community productions and nationally acclaimed touring performances, the New Wolsey Theatre offers a diverse programme of entertainment throughout the year. The theatre is particularly well known for its celebrated annual rock ‘n’ roll pantomime, which has become a highlight of the Ipswich events calendar.
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New Wolsey Theatre
Civic Drive
Ipswich
Suffolk
IP1 2AS
Located close to Ipswich town centre, the theatre is within easy walking distance of shops, restaurants and transport links. Several public car parks are available nearby, and Ipswich railway station is approximately a 15-minute walk away.
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New Wolsey Theatre
Venue address: Civic Drive, Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 2AS
New Wolsey Theatre, Ipswich About New Wolsey Theatre The New Wolsey Theatre is one of Suffolk's leading producing theatres, located in the heart of Ipswich. Renowned for its award-winning productions, innovative performances and commitment to accessible theatre, the venue attracts visitors from across East Anglia and beyond. From drama, comedy and musicals to family shows, community productions and nationally acclaimed touring performances, the New Wolsey…
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