Theatre NewsFebruary 15, 2020

Writer in Residence sets up shop at Staffordshire Theatre

The Gatehouse Theatre in Stafford now has its very own Writer in Residence to help local people unlock their storytelling potential.

Martin Sketchley | Gatehouse Writer in Residence

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The Gatehouse Theatre in Stafford now has its very own Writer in Residence: Martin Sketchley.

Between March and May 2020 Martin will be seeking stories from local people about the Gatehouse Theatre, Stafford and the surrounding area. Perhaps you’re a creative writer yourself and have written something inspired by or set in the area, or maybe you have a story to tell but aren’t quite sure how to start?

Writing Surgeries and Workshops

From 7 March to 4 May Martin will be at the Gatehouse one day a week to listen to and write up your stories, or offer advice on your own creative writing in one-to-one writing surgeries. There will also be workshops from local writers William Gallagher, Fiona Joseph and Maria Whatton.

The Writer in Residence programme at the Gatehouse is supported using public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England.

More about Martin Sketchley

Tamworth born Martin is a published writer of novels, short stories and drama scripts, the Royal Literary Fund Fellow at Aston University, and the West Midlands’ Representative for the Writers’ Guild of Great Britain.

He was writer/producer/director on the recent My Beating Heart showcase in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support, and an experienced workshop lead.

2020 will also see the publication of his most recent short story – Your Lovin’ Arms – an alternate history loosely based on the life of Dead or Alive singer Pete Burns.

Find out more at www.martinsketchley.com, or connect with him on Twitter @MartinSketchley . And if you are keen to unlock your storytelling potential, then you can email Martin and arrange to visit him during one of his residency sessions at the theatre.

Get Involved

To arrange a meet-up with Martin at the Gatehouse to share your stories, or get some writing advice, please contact him at msketchley67@gmail.com

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