Helen Jeffery
Playwright, performer, poet & creative facilitator
A graduate of the Playwright’s Programme at the Liverpool Everyman, Helen has had several plays produced including, The Brink and Gun Metal Blue, which won the Blink.Theatre Award for New Writing in 2017. Helen’s recent play, Buckled opened at the Shakespeare North Playhouse Studio in March 2024 and was programmed as part of ‘UP NEXT’ Festival at Unity Theatre in May 2024. In March 2025 Buckled toured to venues in the North West including 53Two, Manchester, Old Electric, Blackpool & The Arts Centre, Edge Hill.
Work with me to develop your skills in scriptwriting
Looking for some help with your script?
Whether you're just starting out - or are an experienced writer, I offer dramaturgical support to help you develop your skills and take your play to the next stage!
Sessions can take place online or in person
More information on prices and packages can be found here
Book a workshop for your organisation
I have facilitated writing, poetry, spoken word and drama workshops for a variety of organisations including Writing on the Wall, Liverpool Everyman & Playhouse Theatres, Unity Theatre and Merseycare Life Rooms. Example workshops:
- From Page to Stage
- Writing around Lived Experience
- Drama for Confidence
- Intro to Scriptwriting
- Writing around the Menopause
- Poetry, Spoken Word & Performance skills.
If you have an idea for a workshop that you'd like me to lead for your organisation, then get in touch!
Book a workshop for your school
Creative writing, scriptwriting, poetry, spoken word & drama - or any combination!
I have over 20 years experience of facilitating workshops for KS1-KS5 and for specific groups of students. I can create a workshop designed to suit the needs of your students or any occasion in your school calendar. Examples include:
- An introduction to scriptwriting
- Creating and performing spoken word
- Writing for wellbeing
- Shakespeare for fun
- Devising drama/improvisation
- World Poetry Day Workshop
- Finding the fun in Shakespeare
Feedback from previous workshops
St.Dyfnog's Well Drama Project
Helen’s sessions are always vibrant and energetic, bringing out the budding thespian in every child. Truly inspirational work and not to be missed!"
World Menopause Day Workshop
Helen has a very warm and engaging style which I appreciated, making the space feel safe and comfortable.
An Introduction to Playwriting
This has been an amazing course, Helen is a warm, supportive and kind presence with a vast knowledge of her subject area. I have loved every second of it and would wholeheartedly recommend it!
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