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We are pleased to announce the latest People’s Play competition!
This Award is for playwrights from the North of England who are yet to have a full-length play performed professionally.
Past winners include Peter Straughan (BAFTA & Oscar-winner for ‘Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy’), Carina Rodney (Audible, BBC Radio 4, Live Theatre) and Alison Carr (National Theatre, Finalist: Women’s Prize for Playwriting, BBC Radio 4).
One winning script will be chosen for a six-night production by us in May 2025 in our Studio Theatre, and the writer will receive a cash prize of £1,000.
The judges for the competition are looking for a new full-length play on any subject, for a cast of any age or gender.
Don't worry about how old you are or much experience you have - the Award is open to everyone with a story to tell.
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Updated 23/10/24: We are delighted to announce the winner of the People's Play Award 2025 - SIDES by Bolton writer Alex Joynes.
This funny and heartwarming comedy-drama about love, belonging and sandwiches will be staged next year as part of our Spring/Summer 2025 Season.
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Thank you to everyone who submitted a script!
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If you have any questions regarding your entry, please email thepeoplesplay@peoplestheatre.co.uk.
Please note, we are unable to provide feedback on entries.
And by entering, if you win you have granted the right to the People's Theatre to produce your script on stage for six performances in May 2025.
A playwriting competition for Northern writers!
