Sundream: A Summer of Creativity

Community Engagement in Clacton and Jaywick

A brand new play

Writer Call Out

Monologue Writing Workshop

We are thrilled to run our new project Sundream: A Summer of Creativity in Jaywick and Clacton this summer.
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What is Sundream?

Sundream is a programme of free creative activities taking place in Jaywick and Clacton throughout the summer of 2025 exploring the local coast’s past, present and future and what it’s like to live here.

Who's it for?
The workshops and activities are for anyone who wants to connect with others, learn a new skill or just get creative.

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A new original play

All of these activities will lead to Wise Ram Theatre creating a brand new original play, set in Jaywick taking place during a scorching hot summer. The play will be performed at Jaywick Martello Tower at a Celebration Event Saturday 13th September for the very first time. The celebration event will also feature 2 local writers' new monologues, performed by professional actors. So if you want to have the chance of having your very own monologue performed by professional actors, sign up to our short monologue writing course here.
 

What will the play you’re making be like?

Ah! Good question. When we started making it at the beginning of this process we didn't know.

 

All we know is that it will be set during a heatwave, take place in Jaywick and a large whale will wash up on the beach. But we didn't know who the characters were, what would happen OR what genre it would be. 

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What's you're favourite type of story or genre?

Through outreach activities with CVS Tendring, Sunspot in Jaywick and free creative activities delivered during the summer, we asked people who live and work around Clacton and Jaywick this question. 

The most popular genre was comedy, with romance and historical in second and third place. 

Once we knew this we set out to create a romantic comedy, set during the heatwave on 1976 and one in 2026. 
 

Want to get in touch?

If you are running a community event and would like us to come along, please email hello@wiseramtheatre.co.uk 

 

We are very grateful to have received funding from Essex County Council’s Arts and Cultural Fund, and the  Fowler, Smith & Jones Trust to make Sundream possible.
 

 

Our activities​
 

Sundream: Monologue Writing Course

When: Workshop 1: Tuesday 1st July, 5pm to 7pm | Workshop 2 Tuesday 2nd September & 5pm - 7pm 
Where: Jaywick Community & Resource Centre 

What: Want to learn how to write plays? This is the second of two workshops in Jaywick run by scriptwriter Molly Anne Sweeney, exploring how to craft a monologue for the stage inspired by your local surroundings - no experience is necessary.

 

You do not need to have attended the first workshop to come along to this one.
 

Suitable age range: 18+ 

Link to book here​​
 

Sundream: Celebration Event - Theatre, Music & Mingling

When: Saturday 13th September, 5pm - 7:30pm 

What: An opportunity to come together to celebrate local creativity and storytelling! Includes performance of Wise Ram Theatre’s new play, 3 brand new monologues written by local writers and performed by professional actors. Followed by music and mingling with free celebratory refreshments.

Suitable age range: 12+ accompanied by an adult 

Link to book here