Sign in to Digital Theatre
TheatreMakers: Satinder Kaur Chohan on Writing
“Being engaged with the world is so vital to the stories that I tell.”
This groundbreaking new series aims to inspire the next generation of practitioners by offering a unique perspective on achieving success regardless of background, gender, race or age. Created in partnership with Russell Lucas, a London-based artist who produces content for stage and screen, TheatreMakers provides extensive insight into the lives and careers of working artists who break down barriers to produce eclectic and thought-provoking theatre.
In this interview, Satinder Kaur Chohan explores her motivations to pursue a career as a writer for theatre, despite not having an arts education. Chohan reveals how growing up as British Asian provided her with the passion to tell stories about community and identity. She explains why theatre provides a platform for her particular writing style, offering a space for new voices and stories to be heard.
Your institution’s subscription to DT+ has ended
Goodbye doesn’t have to be forever - your administrator can easily renew your subscription via dteducation@digitaltheatre.com, so you can return to the DT+ community. Your new subscription will include:
-
450+ video and audio performances, with all-star casts - across theatre, dance, opera and music.
-
300+ video teaching resources, with industry leaders - including interviews, lectures, workshops and documentaries.
-
350+ written teaching resources, by industry leaders - including lesson plans, concise introductions, play texts, curriculum-mapped revision guides and director notebooks.
Prefer to talk through your options?
Call the team via your nearest timezone number:
Europe: +44 (0) 20 3873 1330
Americas: +1 646 652 0150
Asia: +852 5808 0068
Or, leave a message via dteducation@digitaltheatre.com