WVAC: Comedy Collaboration: Talk with Helen Serafinowicz and Lisa Forrell

Join us at the Playground Theatre for an exclusive, behind-the-scenes conversation as part of the Women’s Theatre Festival, with Helen Serafinowicz, co-creator of the BBC hits Motherland and Amandaland and Lisa Forrell, acclaimed theatre director and writer as they come together to discuss the art of comedy writing for BBC-commissioned series.

In this lively and insightful talk, Helen and Lisa, who are currently working together on a new series, unpack the art of writing for comedy, from finding voice and rhythm, to shaping characters audiences love and demystify how a television series actually gets made, from first idea to greenlight. Expect candid reflections, practical insights and real-world lessons drawn from their journeys across theatre and television.

Whether you’re a writer, director, performer, producer, or simply a lover of great comedy, this event offers a rare opportunity to hear two leading creatives share how collaboration, craft, and persistence turn ideas into hit series, celebrating women’s voices at the heart of contemporary theatre and television.