On Monday 27 October, the RTS will be holding a series of Student Programme Masterclasses. Three Masterclasses will cover Comedy, Factual and Drama providing the opportunity to hear from respected industry professionals.

For anyone interested in working in drama, factual or comedy, this is an unmissable event with talks from some of the industry's leading professionals. 

 

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SCHEDULE

(subject to amendment)

10.30am                                 Registration opens

                                               Complimentary Tea, Coffee and Biscuits

11.00am                                 Introduction                                      

11.00am – 12.15pm               Masterclass 1 – Comedy

                                               Speaker: Saurabh Kakkar, Head of Comedy Development, Big Talk Productions

                                               Chair: Patrick Younge, Director, WeCreate Associates  

12.15pm – 1.00pm                 Lunch

1.00pm – 2.15pm                   Masterclass 2 – Factual

                                               Speaker: Andrew Mackenzie, Chief Creative Officer, Twofour Group

                                               Chair: Katy Thorogood, Commissioning Editor, Factual, ITV

2.15pm – 2.45pm                   Tea / Coffee Break

2.45pm – 4.00pm                   Masterclass 3 – Drama

                                               Speaker: Gwyneth Hughes, Screenwriter

                                               Chair: Ruth Pitt

4.00pm                                   Closing

4.00pm – 5.00pm                   Drinks Reception and Cash Bar                              

5.00pm                                   End of Day

Booking Instructions

For more details and how to book, please download the booking form.