Nic Brownlie

Nic Brownlie is your host on all writing retreats at A Place to Write, ably supported by his wonderful wife Wendy.

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Nic is a doctoral researcher at the world-famous Shakespeare Institute, at the University of Birmingham, where he is currently writing a thesis on the effects of candlelight in Shakespeare's indoor playhouse, working under the direct supervision of Professor Tiffany Stern, the leading authority on Early Modern theatre practice.

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In previous lives Nic has been a teacher, Head of English and Director of Drama in various educational establishments including Wellington College in Berkshire and The Leys School in Cambridge.  He has also worked extensively as a theatre director and, strangely perhaps for a writer, as a theatre lighting designer across the UK.  His proudest professional achievement was producing and directing an acclaimed performance of Macbeth in Manchester Cathedral.

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Throughout each retreat, Nic will facilitate the tutored sessions, run the evening events (optional) and generally be available to support you in whatever way he can.