Unconditional Writing. At the Intersection of Political Theatre and Radical Writing
Total hours: 24 hours
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For those who want to enjoy the entire day of Obrador d’estiu activities we offer a 10€ menu at El Menjador de la Beckett. Reservations must be made before 11/07.
“Never play to the gallery” – D. Bowie
Unconditional love gives and does not hold back. Why should we hold anything back when telling a story? Because of rules?
“Go a little bit out of your depth. And when you don’t feel that your feet are quite touching the bottom, you’re just about in the right place to do something exciting” – D. Bowie (…again, I know, it’s just too good!)
If the voice in your head says it, it has a right to be on paper. If it’s riddled, a repetition, a rhyme, a fragment, a raw emotion or an anecdote, fine. Find out why it suddenly appeared on that page in front of you and follow that lead. See where it takes you.
In this workshop we will try a dramatic approach to radical writing, an intersectional-feminist practice that explores storytelling outside of patriarchal structures and the expectations of “the gallery”. We will write theatre that is poetic and political, free and crystal-clear in its messages – for those willing to listen.
Participants will start working on a new text. Beginners are welcome as well as experienced writers. This will be a group experience as well an individual journey, all in a safe space. I will also bring some of my writing. We will talk, a lot. And write. And read. And rewrite.
Within the GREC 2026 Festival of Barcelona.
Maria Milisavljević is a playwright and one of the most prominent and influential voices in contemporary German theatre. She further works as a translator and holds a Ph.D. in British Cultural Studies. Maria’s works have premiered on highly renowned stages in Germany as well as internationally. Her plays have been translated into over fifteen languages and have won multiple awards, such as the 2026 Else-Lasker-Schüler-Drama-Award for her life’s work. Maria’s writing is highly political as well as deeply poetic. It deals with social injustices, power structures, gender-specific violence, and the force of solidarity and empathy.
Admission to the course will be based on CV assessment.
Places on courses are limited. Places will be reserved once the course amount has been paid. Payment must be made within one week of receiving the corresponding acceptance email.
The dates indicated for each course or seminar may be subject to variations in exceptional circumstances. These will be notified when applicable.
For the course to take place, a minimum number of students must be registered. If this number is not reached, the course will be cancelled and the student will have the option of registering for a different course (providing that there are places available) or alternatively will receive a refund of the amount paid (100%). If a student withdraws, a refund of 75% of the registration fee will be applicable, providing that written notice is given at least 10 days before the start of the course.