new writing programme

The Queen’s Theatre's New Writing Programme is full of opportunities for aspiring playwrights.

1. new writing awards scheme

This biennial award provides aspiring local playwrights with the opportunity to produce a full length play for performance at the Queen's as part of our writenow! festival – which will be held, for the second time, in 2007.

Award winners receive a bursary, are mentored by one of our literary associates and have the opportunity to attend rehearsals and productions.

The winners of the first Queen's Theatre New Writing Award for 2004/5 were: Pauline Hannah, David Hill and Phil Clements. Pauline, David and Phil worked alongside professional actors, directors and playwrights in a programme led by David Eldridge. This programme culminated in the theatre’s first writenow! Festival which was held in September 2005.

David Eldridge, Pauline Hannah, David Hill, Phil Clements and Bob Carlton

Stay tuned for more details about the Queen's Theatre New Writing Award for 2006/07.

2. writers' group: A group for new and old writers! This usually takes place on the first Monday of every month. It gives writers the opportunity to meet, share ideas and discuss and workshop their work.

Come along to the Queen’s for an evening of rehearsed readings on the foyer stage, showcasing the work of the Queen’s Theatre Writers’ Group.

Wednesday 29 November | 8pm | £3 | book via the box office (01708 443333)

* This date has been provisionally booked as a rehearsal evening.

** The foyer stage will be available from 3pm for rehearsals and a dressing room will be available for actors.

3. playwriting courses: For those looking to develop their playwriting skills. Courses are designed for absolute beginners and those with a little experience. The focus is on structuring plays and developing plot line and characters. Participants are encouraged to create and develop a piece of work, and a selection is showcased on our foyer stage.

Stay tuned for details about the next Queen's Theatre playwriting course.

www.writewords.org.uk - an online writers' community

www.sohotheatre.co.uk

www.newplays.org.uk