The Squint Playwriting Award discovers, develops and champions exceptional playwrights of the future.

The majority of British playwriting awards require play submissions but offer applicants no financial support. We’re addressing this with a paid playwriting programme designed to support early career artists from low-income backgrounds for whom money is currently a barrier to professional development.

The six-month programme enables ten participants to develop their writing across sixteen workshops, culminating in an industry showcase of original scenes and short plays. Following the showcase, one participant will be awarded a full commission to develop an original play with Squint.

Every participant will be paid London Living Wage for all contact hours throughout the programme as well as travel expenses. Bursaries for access costs are also available.

In partnership with Theatre Royal Stratford East, Hackney Empire, Applecart Arts and Arts Council England.

Deadline: 8pm Monday 08 May 2023

For more details, visit Squint's website here