GOOD BEGINNINGS - WORKSHOP

Why Your First 1,500 Words Matter… an interactive workshop on how to capture an audience`s attention. Delhi Date: Tuesday, 20th January 2026 Time: 2:00pm Venue: British Council Conducted by: Pooja Sivaraman The NCPA and Soho Theatre presents ‘Good Beginnings’ workshop - Why Your First 1,500 Words Matter… an interactive workshop on how to capture an audience`s attention. Supported by British Council Anyone who is an aspiring writer, or an experienced writer who would like to re-visit their craft. These workshops will be held in English. Participants must be over the age of 18. Some of the reading material will include harsh language and references to sexual activity. Pooja Sivaraman Creative Associate, Soho Theatre Pooja Sivaraman is a Bombay-born, London-based playwright and theatre-maker. She is currently a Creative Associate at Soho Theatre, where she works on the development of Soho Theatre India – a project fostering artistic exchange between London and Mumbai. She has been part of the Royal Court Introductory Writers` Group (2021), the Royal Court Long Form Writers` Group (2023), and the Soho Theatre Writers Lab (2022). Her plays have been shortlisted for the Theatre503 International Playwriting Award and longlisted for the Theatre Uncut Political Playwriting Award. Pooja is also an alumnus of the CLORE Emerging Leaders programme and works as a freelance theatre-maker and drama facilitator, collaborating with organisations such as Clean Break, Coney, and Attic Theatre Company. FREE WORKSHOP