The Playwrights’ Studio, Scotland are committed to working in partnership to enable activity for playwrights across Scotland and beyond. As part of this commitment we are inviting applications for Partner Projects.
Organisations can apply for up to £5,000 to deliver activity with playwrights. Applicants must have matching funds (see criteria below).
A limited number of Partner Projects are available. In selecting which ones to support we will consider;
Here are some possible elements of projects for which you might like support:
We are however hoping that you will have interesting ideas beyond these suggestions.
The projects will be managed by the applicant organisation in regular communication with the Playwrights’ Studio, Scotland. These projects can take any form as long as the development needs of the writers are at the heart of the process.
Application Criteria
How to Apply
Please send a completed application form to Playwrights’ Studio, Scotland, CCA 350 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow G2 3JD. Applications may also be sent via email to info@playwrightsstudio.co.uk. Playwrights’ Studio retain the right to make the selection they feel best suits their aims for the project. They are not obliged to give feedback on the selection process.
If you wish to discuss your project with us prior to submitting an application we invite you to call our office (0141 332 4403) or send an email to info@playwrightsstudio.co.uk
Deadline: 11.59pm, 31st January 2012
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Recent Awards
Vox Motus (2010/11):
This project aims to engage a number of playwrights over the year with the development stages of three upcoming Vox Motus productions/projects. We aim for the playwrights to have the opportunity to work alongside the Artistic Directors and the wider creative team to explore narrative and staging concepts.
Vox Motus has previously devised and written its own productions. This project allows the company to open up its theatre-making process and explores collaborations between the Artistic Directors and writers. Ultimately Vox Motus aims for each engagement to lead to a full script commission. Through the Partner Project Vox Motus is currently working with Peter Arnott and Oliver Emanuel.
HI~Arts (2010/11):
Hi~Arts is the arts and creative industries development agency for the Highlands and Islands of Scotland. In association with Inverness Playwrights Group and Eden Court Theatre, Inverness, they have been awarded Partner Project funding to run the second part of a development programme with dramaturg Pamela McQueen.
Dundee Rep Theatre (2010/11):
Dundee Rep is a performing arts organisation. Partner Projects has provided financial assistance towards a playwright in residence - Douglas Maxwell - to work on three key projects, leading to readings, productions, and a full length commission.
Traverse Theatre (2009/10):
In 2009, the Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh, was able to launch a 12-month attachment for an unproduced emerging writer who had not yet had the benefit of professional development. Ella Hickson was the Emerging Playwright on Attachment
The attachment has been a great success. Most crucially, it has broadened my experience and awareness of the theatre industry and the theatrical process and in doing so has helped me develop both my craft and confidence as a writer. Ella Hickson
The Playwrights' Studio, Scotland Partner Projects are made possible by investment from Creative Scotland and generous support from Glasgow City Council.
Playwrights' Studio, Scotland
CCA, 350 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow, G2 3JD
Telephone: 0141-332-4403
Textphone: 0141-332-3208
E-mail: info@playwrightsstudio.co.uk
Charity Number: SC036767
Top image :: DYING FOR IT by David Cosgrove, SYT Productions, Photography: Anthony Brannan