About

Fatima Serghini is a dramaturg and literary reader specialising in new writing and theatre performance who works closely with playwrights, directors and creative teams to bring productions to life through research, script analysis and contextual development. She has collaborated extensively with playwrights and artists, fostering the development of innovative and inclusive theatrical voices.

Her experience began in writers' rooms for theatre and television at Stockroom (formerly known as Out of Joint) and Complete Fiction, where she developed a strong foundation in script development and dramaturgy. She is passionate about supporting playwrights in shaping their narratives, refining their ideas and bringing their stories to life.

Since 2022, she has served as a Literary Reader at Theatre503. Her professional collaborations include Stockroom, Tamasha Theatre, Bush Theatre, Graeae Theatre Company, Southwark Playhouse, Birds of Feather Theatre Company and Pitlochry Festival Theatre. She is also involved in several artist-led theatre projects funded by Arts Council England. 

She holds a Master's degree in Text & Performance from RADA and a BA in Applied Theatre from The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama. Her training with renowned theatre practitioners Ola Animashawun and Paul Sirett has further refined her craft in playwriting and dramaturgy. Her theatre journey began at The BRIT School, where she first developed her passion for performance.

In addition to her theatre work, Fatima has trained in screenwriting at the National Film and Television School (NFTS) and Curtis Brown Creative, expanding her expertise in storytelling across mediums.

As a cultural actor, she regularly hosts panels and discussions for art house cinema, post-show talks and industry events, facilitating conversations around contemporary theatre and performance. 

Fatima was recently nominated and shortlisted for a fellowship by the UK Dramaturgs' Network.