New UK Autumn Workshops!
- Elf Lyons
- Sep 25, 2025
- 2 min read
For places on the workshops at Gutter Festival and Makers House, please contact them directly! However, booking is open NOW for my new 5 day INTENSIVE on How To Make Your Dream Show!
How to Make Your Incredible Show
Five-Day Intensive with Elf Lyons
Work with your ego to make the show you keep bullying yourself into thinking you’re not capable of making.
Dates: Monday 3rd – Friday 7th November
Time: 10:00am – 5:00pm (includes two 15-minute breaks and one 30-minute lunch break)
Location: The Common Room, Omnibus Theatre, London
Price: £400
Overview
A practical, no-nonsense five-day intensive for artists of all disciplines who are ready to create bold, brilliant new work.
Whether you’re developing a solo piece, ensemble show, or experimental project, this workshop will push you out of your comfort zone and into a space of fearless creativity, drawing on techniques from a wide range of creative practices.
Over the course of the week, you’ll explore:
Writing and devising from the ground up.
Improvisation and character development.
Script work and structural techniques.
Practical strategies for staging and performing.
The do’s and don’ts of making work today, including tips on touring, choosing the right venue, and marketing yourself.
Understanding and finding your audience.
The week culminates in a Friday showing, where you’ll have the chance to test your concepts and practise confidently sharing your ideas with others.
Who This Is For
This intensive is for anyone ready to take their creative work seriously, including:
Artists of all disciplines — performers, writers, directors, designers, comedians, and makers.
Anyone who needs to be reminded that this is a job, and it is valid and important to give yourself dedicated, structured time to prioritise your creativity.
Those who want to break through barriers, confront their ego, and finally build the show they truly want to make.
Why Take Part
Gain clarity on your vision and process.
Discover practical tools to launch your show with confidence.
Work alongside like-minded creatives in an inspiring, collaborative environment.
Leave with momentum and a clear roadmap for your project.
Spaces are limited..
To participate, please email info@theelflyons.com with the following:
Name?
Who are you!?
Why you want to join the workshop?
Any access needs or SEN requirements I should be aware of to help support you throughout the week?
Love,
Elf xx
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