Writing

Antony Sher wins Theatre Book Prize

At a reception at the Prince of Wales Theatre on June 11, the winner of The Society for Theatre Research annual Theatre Book Prize was announced as Antony Sher for Year of the Mad King, his book about playing King Lear.

Playwrights of tomorrow

350 teenaged students participated in the National Theatre New Views playwriting competition. Applications are open for the next prize as this year's winner sees her work produced at The Dorfman Theatre.

Women writers take centre stage at Alphabetti

New writing company Coracle will focus on female artists at Alphabetti this month.

Theatre makers with links to Kent can ROAR in response to Aphra Behn

Marlowe Theatre's open call for work from creatives with links to Kent will see participants receive a week of funded research and development, mentoring and other opportunities.

Headmaster goes top of the class

A primary school headteacher has scooped a prestigious £10,000 playwriting prize for his comic tale of a disastrous school Ofsted inspection.

Libby's second play—at age 17

Libby Hall, winner of several best newcomer awards, has written her second play, at 17.

Applications open for the Kevin Elyot Award

A four-week writer’s residency at the University of Bristol Theatre Collection is open for submissions.

Six in with Hope of play prize

Six writers have been shortlisted for the third Liverpool Hope Playwriting Prize.

Theatre Book Prize short list announced

The Society for Theatre Research has today announced its short list for the Theatre Book Prize for books published in 2018.

Storytellers wanted for new Coventry project

The hunt is on for stories from across Coventry, with residents becoming storytellers in a new project called City Voices.

Second Takeover writer-in-residence announced

Teessider Elijah Young is the Customs House Takeover Festival writer-in-residence for 2019.

Three busy folk buzz into Hive

Stefanie Moore, Simon Widdop and Sian Davies are creating a buzz in The Hive for July 2019.

Toast is CAMEO winner 2019

The winner of this year's award for book to stage adaptation in the Creativity Across Media: Entertainment and Originality Awards is Toast, adapted by Henry Filloux-Bennett from Nigel Slater's autobiography.

Writing Competition for Off the Block #8

Entries are invited for annual new writing competition, Find a Reading Writer.

New play is taken inn hand!

After Scratch Nights in Salford and Manchester, the full play Talk To Yourself has two script in hand performances at the Eagle Inn and the The Kings Arms, Salford.

Top writer encourages young theatre makers

Playwright James Graham spoke to the young people at the Dukes Theatre in Lancaster about his background and career.

Opportunity for a NE writer under 25

The Customs House in South Shields is offering an opportunity to a NE-based playwright under the age of 25

WGGB Olwen Wymark Theatre Encouragement Awards 2019

Playwrights get to thank those who encouraged their new work through these awards, given to those who have provided practical and professional support.

Bruntwood play prize up for grabs again

The Bruntwood Prize for Playwriting, the richest of its kind in Europe, is again open for entries from anyone aged 16+.

Audience choice in play festival

A platform for undiscovered writing, acting and directing talent has found a new home in the North.

Manchester Fringe abuzz about The Hive

Greater Manchester Fringe has opened a brand-new curated branch called The Hive for new writers and performers for next year’s festival.

Opportunities to be part of Derby Theatre summer festival

Theatre-makers are being offered opportunities to be part of Departure Lounge, Derby Theatre’s “annual summer festival of ground-breaking work”.

Papatango New Writing Prize open for submissions

Playwrights are invited to submit original scripts for the Papatango New Writing Prize for a chance to receive a £6,000 commission.

Ready to Read? Theatre Book Prize opens for entries

Judges have been announced for the next Theatre Book Prize from the Society for Theatre Research and entries are invited.

Adam's first play proves a winner

A play about the aftermath of a terrorist attack has won the first Lancaster Playwriting Prize.