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 Host Free Intro to the Prize Event
Join Bruntwood and The Royal Exchange for a relaxed evening as we celebrate Europe’s largest playwriting competition, The Bruntwood Prize for Playwriting. This special evening…
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Tickets On Sale for BULLRING TECHNO MAKEOUTS JAMZ’ National Tour!
Trim? Fresh. Skin? Glowing. Vibes? Immaculate. Nathaniel is a serious romantic who sees love as a fine art. He’s looking for the Mona Lisa to…
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Martha Loader Nominated for Best Writer at Stage Debut Awards!
A massive congratulations to Martha Loader, winner of the Judges Prize at the Bruntwood Prize for Playwriting 2022, who has been nominated as Best Writer…
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STANLEY CHOW DESIGNS OUR 20TH ANNIVERSARY LOGO
We are absolutely over the moon to share the Bruntwood Prize for Playwriting’s 20th anniversary logo, designed by the iconic Mancunian artist Stanley Chow. Chow’s…
We’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
In today's world, errybody got a story. It's overwhelming. How! The humanity! O! Everywhere, someone appealing to yo sense of... Empathy!TAMBO & BONES by Dave Harris
The air is better you can taste itSHED: EXPLODED VIEW by Phoebe Eclair-Powell
It's... it's cleaner
And the birds are louder
There's this pressure behind my eyes
And sometimes it hurts so hard I forget to breathe
We could stop here. We could stay here. It's not so bad, is it?UNTITLED F*CK M*SS S**GON PLAY by kimber lee
I used to have an imagination too, you know. All it does is get you into trouble.BRILLIANT ADVENTURES by Alistair McDowall
Writing ResourcesHow far would you go for what you believe in?PARLIAMENT SQUARE by James Fritz