Helen Jeffery
Playwright, performer, poet &
dramaturg
A graduate of the Playwright’s Programme at the Liverpool Everyman, I've had several plays produced including, The Brink and Gun Metal Blue (winner of the Blink.Theatre Award for New Writing).
In 2023 my play, Buckled, was commissioned by Unity Theatre as part of UP NEXT Festival and has since toured to the following venues:
Shakespeare North Playhouse Studio
Unity Theatre, Liverpool
53Two, Manchester
The Atkinson, Southport
The Arts Centre, Edge Hill University
The Old Electric, Blackpool
In May 2026, Buckled was published by Salamander Street. Contact me to request performance rights.
Book me to deliver a workshop for your organisation
I have facilitated writing, poetry, spoken word and drama workshops for a variety of organisations including Writing on the Wall, Liverpool Everyman & Playhouse Theatres, Unity Theatre and Merseycare Life Rooms. Example workshops:
- From Page to Stage
- Writing around Lived Experience
- Drama for Confidence
- Intro to Scriptwriting
- Writing around the Menopause
- Poetry, Spoken Word & Performance skills.
If you have an idea for a workshop that you'd like me to lead for your organisation, then get in touch!
Work with me to develop your skills in scriptwriting
Looking for some help with your script?
Whether you're just starting out - or are an experienced writer, I offer dramaturgical support to help you develop your play.
Sessions can take place online or in person
Contact me for more information or to discuss your needs.
Book a schools' workshop
Creative writing, scriptwriting, poetry, spoken word & drama - or any combination!
I have over 20 years experience of facilitating workshops for KS1-KS5 and for specific groups of students. I can create a workshop designed to suit the needs of your students or any occasion in your school calendar.
Examples include:
- An introduction to scriptwriting
- Creating and performing spoken word
- Writing for wellbeing
- Shakespeare for fun
- Devising drama/improvisation
- World Poetry Day Workshop
- Finding the fun in Shakespeare
Feedback
Year 5 World Poetry Day Workshop
"It was great, I loved writing my own poem and performing it."
It was interesting because I could write a poem about something I love! (Play)"
"We had so much fun writing expressing ourselves."
"Poetry is my favourite, I want Helen to come back again."
Year 5 pupil feedback
"Thank you so much for this morning, we all absolutely loved it and I can't believe what the children came up with after your inspiration!
Year 5 teacher feedback
Mab Lane Primary School 2025
World Menopause Day Workshop
"Helen has a very warm and engaging style which I appreciate, making the space feel safe and comfortable."
"Being a part of the workshop allowed me to connect with everyone on a much deeper level. It was lovely to hear everyone's story and build relationships."
"I loved the poetry, discussion around the poems and what that sparked. I want to do more of this and I loved connecting both personally and professionally with other women."
Participant Feedback
An Introduction to Playwriting
"This has been an amazing course, Helen is a warm, supportive and kind presence with a vast knowledge of her subject area. I have loved every second of it and would wholeheartedly recommend it!"
"Helen’s ideas and pointers were inspirational and I gained a lot from them."
"I loved the sharing and being able to hear other people’s work"
"Sessions were nicely timed in bite-sized chunks yet very informative, and not too overloaded with actual 'teaching.' I also enjoy being encouraged to do written exercises in the session!"
Participant Feedback