The LUNG Method : Online

Date: Thursday,15th Jan 2026

Led by : Matt Woodhead

Time : 5pm-7pm

Where : Online on Zoom

Maximum Capacity 20

Fee: £20 (Pay What You Can )- scroll down for more information

Open to all abilities . Spaces are allocated on a first come, first served basis.

Join award-winning theatre company LUNG for The LUNG Method, an online workshop where we share our creative approach to verbatim theatre. We often receive requests from aspiring verbatim writers, students, and theatre-makers eager to learn about our practice. Recently, we’ve had many conversations with people starting their own verbatim journeys and seeking advice on how to craft socially engaged theatre. To respond to this growing interest, we’re excited to offer a regular online space where we’ll share insights, discuss our process, and answer your questions.

“I love that it went into the ethical considerations of working with communities including accessibility and providing opportunities for people to engage in different ways as this is so important.” - Participation Feedback

“I liked that it was interactive and that it encouraged me to reflect on my own project…it was very relevant to my work and I felt it was a safe space to share my thoughts..”- Participantion Feedback

Led by Matt Woodhead of LUNG's Co-Artistic Directors, this session will explore the techniques and ethical considerations behind verbatim theatre.

• How do you bring real-life stories to the stage?
• What responsibilities come with amplifying people’s voices?
• How do you navigate the wellbeing of your creative team, interviewees, and yourself?

The LUNG Method will provide a platform for discussion, offering practical tools for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of verbatim practice. Whether you’re a student, emerging writer, or seasoned artist, this workshop will provide valuable insight into turning real people’s words into compelling theatre. We plan to offer this as a one off series, creating a regular opportunity for creative exchange and support.

PAYMENT

The full cost of this online course is £20.

If you are funded by an organisation or a grant, or if you can comfortably afford the full amount, we ask that you pay the full fee. This supports LUNG in continuing to offer pay-what-you-can places, and helps funders and institutions recognise the true value of this online course.

If you’re self-funding, we offer a no-questions-asked, pay-what-you-can model.Choose the tier that works for you:

• £5 – 25% of the full fee
• £10 – 50% of the full fee
• £15 – 75% of the full fee
• £20 – Full fee

Your contribution, at any level, helps make this online course sustainable and accessible.

Please take the time to read the Cancellation Policy and Ticket Transfer & No Show Policy.

CONTACT

For further enquiries please contact our General Manager khai@lungtheatre.co.uk

ABOUT LUNG

Founded in Barnsley in 2014, LUNG is a campaign led arts charity, working UK wide to make hidden voices heard. Based in Yorkshire, we are Creative Associates with the National Theatre and partners with The Lowry in Salford.Our work takes multiple forms:

• We develop high quality verbatim productions that tour from theatres to school halls to The Houses of Parliament
• We create educational and training resources for teachers, social workers and people in power
• We spearhead award winning campaigns to spark change

Our plays are published by Faber & Faber and studied on the AQA GCSE Drama Syllabus. Our productions have reached audiences of 81,000 people, our education programme has engaged 17,000 young people, and 3.8 million people have tuned into BBC Radio 4 broadcasts of our work.We believe in the value of art to amplify untold stories and the power they have to transform the world around us.

www.lungtheatre.co.uk