Playwright & Screenwriter
Paul Kalburgi is a writer from the North East of England, based in London. He received his MA (Writing for Screen & Stage) from the School of Drama, Film & Media at Regent's University London. He also studied Story Analysis for film through the Writer's Program at UCLA.
Paul has written and produced for television in the UK, USA, Canada, and New Zealand. His plays have been staged in London, New York, and Dallas. An experienced teaching artist and writing coach, Paul facilitates writing workshops internationally. His popular book, The Writers’ Toolkit: Exercises, Techniques and Ideas for Playwrights and Screenwriters, is published by Nick Hern Books, London.
Paul is a proud member of the Dramatists Guild of America. He currently serves as the UK Ambassador.
Almost The Birthday Party Playtext Publication
To celebrate the publication of Almost The Birthday Party, join us for a reading from the newly published play text.
Thursday 5th June, 7:30pm at the Calder Bookshop & Theatre, London
Tickets £16, including a copy of the playtext and a glass of bubbly!
COMING UP
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Available in paperback and e-book wherever books are sold.
A generous and inventive book, packed full of the creativity it is bound to inspire.
Anna Jordan (Succession, Killing Eve, Yen)
The Writer's Toolkit
Perfect for playwrights and screenwriters of all levels of experience, The Writer's Toolkit equips you with everything required to kickstart your creativity, develop your craft, and make your writing the very best that it can be.
Workshops & Coaching
Discover an immersive approach to writing for stage and screen with Paul’s in-person workshops and courses. Benefit from one-to-one mentoring and constructive script coverage to advance your next draft.
The Writer's Toolkit Podcast
Enjoy inspiring conversations about practice, process, and projects with celebrated playwrights and screenwriters, designed to inspire your own creative journey.
TOOLS FOR WRITERS