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Hugh Dichmont

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Award-winning playwright. Screenwriter. Finalist Channel 4 New Writers Scheme 2024. Dad. Made in Nottingham. He/him Founder @scripteastmids.bsky.social Support me! https://ko-fi.com/hughdmont linktr.ee/hughdmont

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Hugh Dichmont @hughdmont.bsky.social · 29d

Creative applications are not fit for purpose.

To try & make @scripteastmids.bsky.social better than the worst, I’d love to hear your stories.

IF YOU ARE A CREATIVE, WHATEVER YOUR DISCIPLINE, I'D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU

Google form: forms.gle/d9AXdZEwZEbz...

Should take around 10 mins. Cheers!

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Script East Midlands @scripteastmids.bsky.social · Sep 3

Playwright based in the UK? Want to build your network? Introducing MIX UP.

A space to build connections, get support, learn from one another. Or even just moan a bit.

Supported by @theatre503.bsky.social

10th October via Zoom. Apply by 26th Sept, 5pm

www.scripteastmids.co.uk/events-and-w...

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Path to Publication Podcast @p2ppodcast.bsky.social · Aug 31

NEW EPISODE ALERT.

This month we're joined by writer Hugh Dichmont, of @scripteastmids.bsky.social to talk all things writing!

You can find us on YouTube at the link below, or search for 'Path To Publication Podcast' on Spotify!

#Amwriting #Screenwriting #playwright

youtu.be/rxJb-tf3a04?...

youtu.be

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Hugh Dichmont @hughdmont.bsky.social · Jul 15

Wish I could be there!

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Hugh Dichmont @hughdmont.bsky.social · May 30

Calling all Playwrights! Introducing, 'Mix Up': a new forum to chat playwriting, career & opportunities. To build new connections, get support, learn from one another. Or even just moan a bit.

For info & to register for FREE:
www.scripteastmids.co.uk/events-and-workshops

#writersky #theatresky

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Script East Midlands @scripteastmids.bsky.social · Mar 19

Only one week left to apply for our bursary. East-Midlands based working class/low income playwrights... apply! www.scripteastmids.co.uk
#scriptsky #theatresky #writersky

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Hugh Dichmont @hughdmont.bsky.social · Mar 7

Thanks Anna!

Hugh Dichmont @hughdmont.bsky.social · Mar 7

Pls share @playwritinguk.bsky.social @womensplayprize.bsky.social @nottmplayhouse.bsky.social @scribeplays.bsky.social

Hugh Dichmont @hughdmont.bsky.social · Mar 7

Pls share @hannykha.bsky.social @annaruthjordan.bsky.social @mogster.bsky.social !

Hugh Dichmont @hughdmont.bsky.social · Mar 5

Are you an East Midlands-based writer? Working class or low-income? Apply for our Bursary, to attend the @writingeastmidlands.com Annual Writers' Conference. Lots of discussions, workshops & networking to take your career to the next level. Apply for the bursary at www.scripteastmids.co.uk!

Script East Midlands @scripteastmids.bsky.social · Mar 5

We are excited to announce a Bursary for ten East Midlands-based working class and/or low-income playwrights to attend the @writingeastmidlands.com Writers' Conference 2025. Deadline 26th March 5pm, with full information on how to apply on our website: www.scripteastmids.co.uk
#writersky #scriptsky

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Hugh Dichmont @hughdmont.bsky.social · Feb 25

Getting balanced feedback on your writing is so hard to come by, and can be expensive. Not at Scriptwriting East Midlands. Join us! Next in-person session 11th of March. Sign up on the website www.scripteastmids.co.uk

Hugh Dichmont @hughdmont.bsky.social · Feb 7

We are building something special at Scriptwriting East Midlands. A community of writers, sharing work and advice, supporting each other to elevate writing practice in Robin Hood's county.

Next session on Tues 18th of Feb. Places limited, sign up via the website.

Join us! www.scripteastmids.co.uk

Hugh Dichmont @hughdmont.bsky.social · Jan 2

Oh yeah. I meant Bones. Seems like "naming the characters day" in the writer's room was led by Namey McCharacter

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Hugh Dichmont @hughdmont.bsky.social · Jan 2

Are you a playwright/scriptwriter based in the #eastmidlands? Join our growing writer's group! Hear your script out loud! Meet your people! www.scripteastmids.co.uk

#scriptsky #theatresky #writersky #filmsky

Script East Midlands @scripteastmids.bsky.social · Jan 2

#EastMidlands based scriptwriter/playwright? Join this free writer-led group.

Next in person session: Tues 21st January, 6-9pm at Broadway Cinema, Nottingham

Next online: Tues 4th of February, 7-9pm.

Come!

Places for both sessions are limited, book now to take part:
www.scripteastmids.co.uk

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Hugh Dichmont @hughdmont.bsky.social · Jan 2

Was a doctor though!

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Hugh Dichmont @hughdmont.bsky.social · Dec 13

Scriptwriters of #nottingham, #leicester, #derby, #lincoln, #rutland... Xmas drinks next Tuesday! From 7.30 at Broadway Cinema cafe bar. Playwrights, TV writers... all welcome! Let's see 2024 out in style. #scriptsky #theatresky #eastmidlands

Script East Midlands @scripteastmids.bsky.social · Dec 12

Next Tuesday we are hosting a Christmas get-together for all East Midlands-based writers of theatre, film, TV and audio. 7.30pm at Broadway Cinema (Nottingham), in the downstairs bar. Writers of all career stages welcome! Let's see out 2024 with some merriment. #scriptsky #theatresky #writersky

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Hugh Dichmont @hughdmont.bsky.social · Dec 11

For film, but... wearealbert.org

Hugh Dichmont @hughdmont.bsky.social · Dec 10

Love the title!

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Hugh Dichmont @hughdmont.bsky.social · Dec 5

Add me please!