Doing Dramaturgy 2026 is an intensive online professional development course for mid-career choreographers and performance makers.

It draws on Lou Cope's 20+ years as a dramaturg with world class choreographers and theatre makers.

Delivered via Zoom, the programme fits into busy schedules while providing deep, sustained support for your creative practice.

Course fees: £1250 (inc VAT) per participant.

We are offering limited number of discounted places (At £1100) to artists who are from under-represented backgrounds. This might include race, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity. We ask you to self identify, and to please tick the relevant box on the application form.

WHAT DOES IT INCLUDE?

1 to 1 bespoke and personal initial session with Lou

6 days of online course

Direct content delivery from Lou

Focused sessions tailored and adapted to group needs and objectives

A wide range of exercises and tasks, including homework between sessions (approx 8 hours in total)

Collaboration and discussion with other choreographers and makers in pairs and groups

The opportunity to explore dramaturgy by acting as a dramaturg for other participants

Solo work with group reflections

Being 'dramaturged' by Lou throughout

1 to 1 debrief with Lou

WHO IS IT FOR?

Choreographers and makers who want to engage in professional personal development, refresh or clarify their practice, get external input on their making strategies, and develop their relationship with dramaturgical thinking and dramaturgy.

WHEN?

2026 Course dates (all online):

4/5/6 Feb Initial 1:1 90 min session (please note date change)

26 & 27 Feb 10 - 4pm

26 & 27 March 10 - 4pm

23 & 24 April 10 - 4pm

6/7/8 May 1:1 Debrief 60 min session