A successful Resident Writer applicant receives:

• a first draft commission of £4,000
• a two-week residency at the Tron Theatre led by the Mayfesto Resident Director, working with the writer and cast to develop the script
• two Draft performances of the Writer’s script as part of Mayfesto 2019

Deadline 

 17 Sept 2018, 5pm

RESIDENCY: 13 – 25 May 2019
SHORTLIST PITCHES: w/c 5 Nov 2018

There will be two stages to the application process: you must first submit an unproduced play to be read anonymously by their panel of readers so the Tron can get a sense of your writing.

Writers shortlisted through that process will then be invited to come to the Tron Theatre and pitch ideas for three new plays. One writer will then be offered the opportunity to develop one of their ideas as part of their commission and residency.

For more information and to apply please go to https://www.tron.co.uk/creative/creative/mayfesto-award/