TEACHING, MENTORING & WORKSHOPS

Jake teaches and mentors extensively, whether it be running workshops, giving guest talks and lectures, hosting industry Q&As, leading one-on-one mentoring sessions, speaking at conferences and industry panel events, taking on private clients for writing tuition, or working with media corporations and individuals in an advisory capacity.

Courses available include An Introduction to Writing for Musical Theatre and a 10-session Introduction to Playwriting course for students. Please get in touch to discuss your requirements via the ‘Contact’ tab.

Current and previous clients include: Ambassador Theatre Group (ATG), Burnt Lemon Theatre, University of the Arts London, Central School of Speech and Drama, Society of London Theatre (SOLT), National Youth Music Theatre, Sylvia Young Theatre School, University College School, St Paul’s Girls’ School, Emanuel School, Bristol University, Reading University, Stagecoach, Youth Music Theatre UK, TheatreCraft UK, Mosvold Studios, Singapore Repertory Theatre, Mercury Musicals Development (MMD) & Theatre 503.

Jake is also available to run musical theatre writing workshops with his co-writer Pippa Cleary.

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