Deadline: Monday 29th September 2025

In the past Kali Theatre has partnered with Hampstead Theatre, Leeds Playhouse, Theatre503, London Pleasance Theatre, Oldham Coliseum Birmingham Repertory Theatre and Leicester Curve. Now they have teamed up with Bradford’s Theatre In The Mill.

Selected writers receive:

• 3 playwriting workshops led by leading female practitioners
• Dramaturgical support to develop a short script submission into a 20-minute play
• Rehearsal with actors and director
• Two public performances of a staged reading as part of a public showcase for industry, friends and family
• A small bursary towards travel expenses and childcare

Open to UK based women and nb writers of South Asian descent* who are eligible to live and work in the UK.

*At least one parent must be descended from the diasporas of the Indian Subcontinent.

Writers must be able to get to Bradford Theatre in The Mill for the workshops (A small bursary is available to help with travel costs).  1-1 support is provided via phone or Zoom.

No previous writing experience is necessary.  This opportunity is for writers who have never had a full length play professionally produced.   Writers must be 18+.

Find out more at a taster Workshop at Theatre in The Mill on Sat 13 September 2pm-4pm.

To apply, head to Kali Theatre’s website.