Awards are provided for debut playwrights of all ages, from across the world, who have not yet had a full-length professional production.

Theatre503 is service for new writers and is intended to be a launchpad for artists who bring their words to life. The Theatre503 International Playwriting Award is search for the best new plays and most talented new playwrights in the world.

The award is for debut and emerging writers of all ages who have not yet had a full-length professional production.

Winners will receive £3,000 in prize money and £3,000 as an advance against 8% of the gross box office, to grant Theatre503 the exclusive license to produce the play for up to 18 months after the announcement of the award.

Debut and emerging playwrights from across the world may apply.

The application deadline is 21 March 2022 (12:00 GMT).

How To Apply

This is a biannual programme.

The online portal opened for submissions on 21 February 2022. The deadline to apply is 21 March 2022 (12:00 GMT).

Applications are made online at the Theatre 503 website.