A Younger TheatreA Younger Theatre has joined up with the Young Poets Network to run an exciting competition: Poet, playwright, librettist and novelist Glyn Maxwell has set a special challenge for readers of both websites… CLICK HERE to watch his video and to enter the fantastic joint competition – prizes include poetry books, theatre tickets and a goody bag donated by The Poetry Society!
The competition:
Glyn Maxwell has set a special challenge for readers of A Younger Theatre and the Young Poets Network. AYT’s readers will be familiar with the idea of a monologue – some of you may even be trying to choose one for auditions right now! Many poets write dramatic monologues, where they put themselves in someone else’s shoes, just like an actor.
What we want you to do is have a go at writing your own monologue, for any voice or person that inspires you.
Watch Glyn Maxwell’s video below, where he shares some tips for writing a good monologue.
Head over to www.youngpoetsnetwork.org.uk to watch Glyn read a monologue, too!
How to enter:
Now, following Glyn’s brilliant advice and letting your imaginations run wild, write a dramatic monologue, as a poem or play extract, from the point of view of a character speaking to an audience (no more than 30 lines, please). A selection of
Once you have written your monologue copy it into the body of an email with your name and age underneath. The closing date is 16 January 2012.
Glyn’s favourites will be published on both websites, and he will pick the best to receive a fabulous joint prize that combines poetry and theatre!
Send it to YPN@poetrysociety.org.uk with “Glyn Maxwell Challenge” in the subject box.
More about the Young Poets Network:
The Young Poets Network, run by The Poetry Society and if:book, is the place to find all the latest information on poetry opportunities for young people. Every week, you’ll find new tips and links to keep you inspired, as well as opportunities to share your views with other young poets and aspiring artists.
Write poetry already? Why not stretch yourself with one of its challenges or prompts, and then share the results with other young poets?
New to poetry? Try something new by joining in with online workshops and writing suggestions!