Just Write is an exciting way for theatre writers in North East England to grow their skills, create quality theatre, and see their work produced on stage.

​Started in January 2019 and supported by an initial 12 month grant from Arts Council England, in July 2021  Alphabetti Theatre received 6 month grant from Arts Council England, the programmes will help early career writers take important steps in their careers. 

​Response Writing

Five writing competitions running from September 2021 to March 2022 – the winning script will be professionally produced, performed and get paid £500.

How does it work?

• Come and watch one of the below plays during the first week of performance (Tuesday – Thursday). When you arrive at the box office, ask for a Writer’s Pack. This will contain information about who you’re writing for, cast, director, any other conditions of entry and information about how to submit your script.

• You will then have until midnight that Friday to write a complete 15 minute play responding to any aspect of the production you’ve seen – what you write is up to you, but you’ll have to follow the instructions in the pack carefully to be considered.

• The Just Write creative team (Ben Dickenson, Mark Calvert, Paula Penman) will read the submissions and select a winning script. Unfortunately, due to the amount of entries we are anticipating, they are unable to offer notes.

• All successful applicants will be notified by the Sunday of that week.

• The winning script goes into rehearsal for 1 week.

• It will then be professionally performed in a double-bill with the production it is reacting to during the third and final week of the run (Tuesday – Thursday).​