The Dark Half

Writing and Mythic workshops

I’m Katy Schutte. I probably met you in a workshop or at a show. I’m a writer, improviser, performer and teaching artist with a special interest in folklore, neo-paganism and nature.

The Winchesters, Karlsruhe 2025

News

I am very proud and happy to announce that I now have an MA in Folklore Studies! I’m also thrilled to have received a Develop Your Creative Practice grant from Arts Council England to concentrate on my writing practice.

I’ve had a busy summer but still made time for sea swims, friends and hangouts with my dog and man fam. I did another stint of the We Built This City on Rock and Coal tour in Ireland, played at Flock Festival in Amsterdam, taught an intensive at Anundpfirsich in Zurich and performed in a lot of shows (and directed) at Karlsruhe in Germany. We had a great time in both my Weird and Eerie and Black Mirror classes… I’m currently teaching the Mythic Improv Journey, various classes for Hoopla and a beginners’ course in my new home town of Folkestone.

The cast of We Built This City on Rock and Coal, Heir Island

Coming Up…

I’m delighted to to have been a guest in the new podcast Inside the Lines by Laura Mugridge and Paul Macauley. My episode isn’t out yet, but you should probably start listening.

Below you can find upcoming offerings including online classes The Mythic Improv Journey 2026 and Write Your Solo Show. Find out more by clicking through to the events.

Classes

JUST LAUNCHED! These two always sell out, so get your spot:

Sold out, but get on the waiting list, or contact me in case a place comes up:

Shows

Thanks for reading.

Treats:

LET'S BE BUDDIES

Well done, everyone.