“Write what you know,” they say. But bringing real lives, and all they contain, to the page or stage can be a fraught business.

Among its numerous prizes and acclaim, Victor Rodger’s Sons, a semi-autobiographical play about absent fathers, also brought with it hard lessons about speaking your truth – and that of others.

Join the award-winning playwright, producer and IMML creative writing tutor for a session that explores the complexities of putting emotionally charged work inspired by your life, or the lives of those around you, into the world.

He’ll reflect on his lessons from Sons, discuss some examples from the wider industry, and lead you on some exercises and prompts to help you shape your own projects.