Playlab Gather Masterclass: Adapting Work in Your Own Voice with Lewis Treston
Join award-winning playwright Lewis Treston (Hubris & Humiliation, An Ideal Husband, IRL) for a deep dive into the art of adaptation!
Presented by Playlab Theatre
Drawing from his extensive experience in reimagining classical and contemporary texts, Lewis will guide participants through key principles of adaptation, from honouring source material, to reshaping narratives for modern audiences and championing your own voice. Through practical exercises and discussion, you'll explore strategies for infusing adapted works with your personal style, making them resonate in fresh and unexpected ways.
Learn how to re-invent the invented and breathe new life into existing stories while maintaining your unique artistic voice. Perfect for playwrights, theatre-makers, and writers interested in adaptation, this workshop offers an opportunity to refine your craft under the guidance of one of Australia’s most exciting contemporary playwrights.
Unlock new storytelling possibilities and bring your unique perspective to adaptation—reserve your spot now!
6pm - 9pm
Tuesday 24 June - 6:00pm
About
Lewis Treston
Lewis Treston is an award-winning playwright and researcher from Queensland. Plays include: An Ideal Husband (after Oscar Wilde), IRL, Hubris & Humiliation (Winner Australian Theatre Festival New Play Award), Meat Eaters, Hot Tub (Winner Patrick White Playwright’s Award), Follow Me Home, and Reagan Kelly (nominated for the Matilda Award for Lord Mayor’s Best New Australia Work). He is a graduate from QUT, NIDA and UQ and recently started his PhD.
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Over the last 52 years Playlab Theatre has worked passionately to support Queensland artists and theatre. In the last decade, Playlab has facilitated over 220 playwrights growing their craft through development programs, published over 300 titles from around the country, and presented 12 productions of Queensland new work.
