MA Writer-Performer-Producer

The course has been created as a stepping stone into commercial performing arts careers as advised by industry organisations that are part of the new talent supply chain. MA Writer-Performer-Producer teaches students how to develop their own content by writing scripts they can star in, whether it is a short film for narrowcast, a half-hour TV comedy pilot, an hour-long TV drama or a feature length play or film.

What to expect

• Find your voice as a writer-performer: You’ll hone your skills in both writing and performance to discover your own distinctive comedy voice.
• Create: Develop memorable new comic characters to showcase your performing skills.
• Navigate the industry: Learn how to seize – and create – professional opportunities for yourself as a writer/performer.
• Portfolio: You will create a portfolio of performance and writing across media.
• Stress-test your character development: Learn to enhance your writing and performance skills, through public scratch nights.
• Showcase: Put your talents on show for industry at the end of your course.
• Access to Wimbledon’s shared spaces and develop your own network of complimentary expertise across the College’s student and staff community.

Industry experience and opportunities

You will be taught across your units by industry professionals within broadcast departments, production houses and agency networks. They will work with you to build and hone your skills and develop your self-penned performance work so you’re industry-ready by the end of the course. You’ll benefit from guest lectures and workshops from a range of leading industry professionals: established writer/performers, producers, agents, directors and commissioners.

Find out more on the website:

View Course Details

Subject to validation

This course is undergoing validation. This is the process by which University of the Arts ensures the course provides a high-quality academic experience. During validation there may be some changes to the course content displayed on this page. Please contact Wimbledon College of Arts if you have any questions about the course.