Playwrights' Studio, Scotland

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What We Do

We provide resources to help playwrights based in Scotland with their creative growth. You can find out more about our work below.

  • Our Supports

    We provide support for playwrights via bursaries, mentoring, support for self-led projects and much more.

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  • Space to Work

    We provide space to work or collaborate with others as well as a room for writing and a library for research.

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  • Help

    We provide help and information for playwrights and people exploring becoming a playwright.

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  • Opportunities

    Along with our own opportunities, we promote opportunities provided by other organisations.

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  • Database

    We are building a comprehensive database of Scotland’s playwrights and their plays.

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  • Library + Shop

    We also hold an extensive library and shop of plays and reference books.

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Opportunities

Opportunities, Projects & News
Creative Scotland: Open Fund for Individuals
Creative Scotland: Open Fund for Individuals

Deadline: Ongoing

The Open Fund for Individuals is one of Creative Scotland’s key funding programmes, supporting the wide range of activity initiated by artists, writers, producers and other creative practitioners in Scotland.

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Dewar Arts Awards
Dewar Arts Awards

Deadline: Ongoing

The Dewar Arts Award fund exceptional young artists in any discipline who do not have the financial means to achieve their full potential. Applicants must be under the age of 30 and living or working in Scotland.

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London Playwrights’ Blog
London Playwrights’ Blog

The London Playwrights’ Blog began in 2013 as a resource for emerging playwrights. Aiming to bring together the latest opportunities, best resources, and good advice in one place.

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A Play, A Pie, and A Pint Autumn/ Winter Season

Gateway New Writing Festival

If Stone Could Speak (Work in Progress) by Matthew Knights

A Brief History of Neurodivergence by Fiona Moon

The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie adapted by David Harrower

Do Not Pass Go by Jordan & Skinner

An t-Ùrlar as Àirde (The Highest Stage) by Theatre Gu Leòr

Firesoul Wanted by Kolbrún Björt Sigfúsdóttir

Tadpoles by Ella Hällgren

The Steamie by Tony Roper

CADEL: Lungs on Legs by Connor Delves and Steve McMahon

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Who We Are

Playwrights' Studio, Scotland was established in 2004 to provide artistically independent career support to the playwrights of Scotland.

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Current Projects

Opportunities, Projects & News
Call-out for Highland Playwrights: Scratch Sessions at SPARK Festival
Call-out for Highland Playwrights: Scratch Sessions at SPARK Festival

Deadline: Sunday 22nd November 11pm

Do you have a new play or play idea that you’d like to spend time experimenting with? Are you from or based in the Highlands and Islands? We’re currently welcoming submissions of new work for Scratch Sessions as part of SPARK Festival 2027, and we want to hear from you!

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Case Study Sessions
Case Study Sessions

Case Study Sessions bring playwrights into conversation with leading theatre-makers to explore the craft of writing, collaboration, and industry navigation.

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Play for May
Play for May

Play for May is a month‑long programme designed to help playwrights stop overthinking, shake off procrastination and leap into making something new.

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Have a question as a playwright, or a question about playwriting in Scotland? Search our site or contact us below.

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