See extracts from the best new plays by North West playwrights, selected by our panel of professional judges.

The Lancaster Playwriting Prize is an initiative arising out of the Cultural Partnership between The Dukes and Lancaster University. It is supported by the actor and Lancaster University graduate, Lucy Briers, and Tamasha Theatre Company.

Up to five shortlisted finalists will have their work performed by professional actors, and the winner of the £1,500 Playwriting Prize will be announced.

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Help The Dukes support exciting new work: book your ticket as usual before the performance but don’t pay until after you’ve seen the show. When you leave make a donation of whatever you decide, based on how much you enjoyed it. All money collected will help The Dukes pay the artists who have performed.