Theatr Gen Creu 2018

Theatr Genedlaethol Cymru is the Welsh-language national theatre of Wales. They support talent, develop theatre craft and offer unique opportunities to artists in Wales with the aim of:

  • developing and presenting a variety of new theatre works in the Welsh language that are of a high standard
  • nurturing Welsh-language theatre artists for the future.

In 2018, Theatr Gen Creu’s programme will include:

  • Productions of works by two new playwrights
  • Presentations of works-in-progress
  • Training and mentoring opportunities
Grŵp Awduron Newydd (New Writers’ Group)

The New Writers group is a unique opportunity for up to 8 new or emerging theatre writers to develop their craft through a series of events, workshops and mentorship over a period of 10 months. The aim of the New Writers’ Group is to nurture future talent in Welsh-language theatre writing, and to enable new and diverse voices to flourish. The project will also help those individuals to develop their craft as they create new work for the theatre in Welsh.

The New Writers’ Group is open to writers of every age and from all parts of Wales and beyond – people who are eager to explore, experiment and develop their craft. Maybe some will be experienced writers in other media but fancy venturing into the theatre world. Maybe others already work in the theatre but are keen to try their hand at writing. And maybe others have had some experience in theatre writing but feel they need a helping hand in taking their next steps. They are especially keen to encourage applications from groups that have been under-represented in the arts – disabled people, women, people from BAME backgrounds, and those from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

The scheme will run between September 2018 and June 2019 and will include a series of workshops with experienced writers and directors in various locations throughout Wales. Most of the workshops will be held through the medium of Welsh. The writers will also have an opportunity to attend a number of theatre performances in various venues, completely free of charge.

Following the workshops, the writers will have a period of time to write a new play, with feedback from professional people being given on the work as it develops. At the end of the writing period, rehearsed public readings (with professional actors and directors) of these new plays will be given in the venues that are part of the scheme.

As part of the commitment of Theatr Genedlaethol Cymru and all its partners to ensure that this scheme is accessible and open to all who wish to apply, every element is offered at no cost to the successful applicants. The writers will be paid travelling, accomodation and subsistence expenses to enable them to attend the workshops, feedback sessions, rehearsals and readings.

Deadline

5pm on Monday 18 June

 

For full information, including key dates see http://theatr.cymru/theatr-gen-creu/?lang=en

Please note that as the scheme is mostly delivered through the medium of Welsh, the application form is in Welsh.

 

Published on:
30 May 2018

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