The Polka Playwriting Award championing the creation of new work for Young Audiences.

Who can apply?

All writers must be over the age of 16, and live in the UK or Republic of Ireland.

Play of no longer than 70 minutes.

For an audience age range between 7-13

Scripts must have a maximum cast of 4 performers (not characters).

Prize:

• Full play commission under Writers’ Guild rates and associated Royalty.
• Script published with our Award Partners, Methuen Drama.
• Production staged at Polka Theatre, in Polka’s Adventure Theatre, within 2 years of the script being selected.

Deadline: Midday on Tuesday 20th August 2024.

For more information and to apply: https://polkatheatre.com/polka-playwriting-award/