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9 Months To Birth Your Play 9 Months To Birth Your Play is a new series designed for artists to explore well-being-centred approaches to their…
The Bruntwood Prize for Playwriting is the largest playwriting competition in Europe. We
search for scripts that are original and unperformed, by writers of any experience. Every
play is read anonymously and judged purely on the work alone.
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Bruntwood Prize-Winning Bindweed Opens!
⭑⭑⭑⭑⭑ BritishTheatre.com ⭑⭑⭑⭑ The Stage Winner of the Judges Award at the Bruntwood Prize for Playwriting 2022 The world premiere of an award-winning black comedy. “Thursdays,…
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Bruntwood Prize Take Part in #PlaywrightsFlashmob @ the Royal Exchange
On Tuesday 2nd July from 11am-2pm we are proud to be taking part in #PlaywrightsFlashmob at the Rivals Cafe in the Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester. This…
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The Pinot Princess at Omnibus Theatre!
Blessed are the hags and the harlots. For they shall be celebrated in this show. Longlisted for the Bruntwood prize, this dark comedy follows a…
I am passionate about new writing and particularly giving opportunities to people trying to break into the profession. I love the egalitarian nature of the process: the anonymous entries, and widely diverse readership at all stages. It is an amazing opportunity for writers at all stages of their careers, and an opportunity to hear exciting new voicesJulie Hesmondhalgh- 2022 Judge
Writing ResourcesWe’re incredibly passionate about supporting creative projects that encourage participation and uphold the cultural vitality of the UK’s cities. A dynamic arts and cultural scene is a huge part of that, giving communities the chance to learn, to debate, to discover ideas and new ways of thinking, and ultimately providing the opportunity for people to get their voice heard.Kate Vokes- 2022 Judge