The People's Play Award
Deadline: 6pm on Saturday 12 September 2026
Entries are open for The People’s Play Award: A Playwriting Competition for Northern Writers.
The Award is from the People’s Theatre in Newcastle and is for playwrights from the North of England who are yet to have a full-length play performed professionally.
One winning script will be chosen for a five-night production by the People’s Theatre in May 2027 in their Studio Theatre, and the writer will receive a cash prize of £1,000.
For entry Terms and Conditions and further details on how to submit, visit the People's Theatre website
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