Hello
I'm Nicola. Over the past decade I've been writing and performing my own plays at theatres including London's Soho Theatre, The Southwark Playhouse and New York's 59E59 Theatre. I am now working on my first memoir, funded by Arts Council England, alongside writing articles and content for other publications and businesses.
Having benefitted hugely from writing and telling my own stories, I am passionate about giving other people the opportunity, guidance and encouragement to do the same. I believe in the power of writing not only as a creative practice but also a therapeutic one. I facilitate writing workshops and host a storytelling night in Thanet.
Writing Workshops
In a 90 minute workshop, I will guide you through a variety of timed writing exercises and tips that will inspire you creatively and help you overcome self-doubt. You will come away with increased confidence in your writing, and a tool kit for finding compelling stories from your own life and your imagination.
Workshops are open to everyone, no matter your experience level.
You will not be asked to share what you write.
If this sounds like something you would like to try, click here:
If you'd like more bespoke writing advice or help with a particular project, I also offer one to one sessions. Feel free to get in touch via email.
Participant Feedback:
"Very positive energy and a warm creative safe space. I would very much recommend"
"Nicola's workshops were a godsend through the pandemic"
"My favourite day of the month!"
Over the past 4 years I have facilitated writing workshops at:
Union Yoga & Café, Ramsgate
Little Green Bookshop, Herne Bay
Chiswick School, London
Salvation Army Winter Shelter, Broadstairs (Voluntary)
Southwark Playhouse, London
Monkton Combe Senior School, Bath
King’s House Junior School, London
Online throughout pandemic.
Underbelly, Edinburgh Fringe, Aug 2019
Southwark Playhouse, Nov - Dec 2019
Superstar
“What makes Superstar most captivating is the intimacy Wren creates with the audience, as if she was telling you this story one on one, over a coffee”
★★★★★
“Wren is a ball of energy, an ebullient raconteur
and a natural entertainer.”
★★★★★
London Theatre1
★★★★
Three Weeks
★★★★
EdFringe Review
★★★★★
London Theatreland
★★★★
Sincerely Amy
★★★★
Scottish Daily Mail
★★★★
Everything Theatre
Pleasance Theatre, Edinburgh Fringe, Aug 2017
59E59 Theatre, New York, April 2018
Soho Theatre, Aug 2018
Replay
“A very fine monologue…Wren is a talent to watch”
Shows we recommend, Guardian (Lyn Gardener)
“Cleverly written and expertly performed”
★★★★
“Absorbing and bittersweet”
★★★★ The Stage
“Excellent acting”
★★★★ Broadway Baby
“An exceptional play”
★★★★★ The Peg Review
“A resounding and rich script”
★★★★★
Articles
I currently write for the Ramsgate Recorder Magazine.
Click on an image below to read an article
Storytelling Night
I currently run and host a monthly true storytelling night in Ramsgate
called 'You Had To Be There'
Each event has a theme.
You can read more about it here:
Contact
If you would like to discuss one-to-one writing advice, writing workshops, or to learn more about my work, please drop me an email at:
writingworkshopsramsgate@gmail.com
For TV/Film/Theatre writing, I am represented by Georgina Carrigan at United Agents