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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More

For our list of Plays of Scotland on at this year’s festival, please click here.

Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of) by Isobel McArthur (Australian Tour)

The Singer by Cora Bissett, Jamie Rea and KT Tunstall (music & lyrics)

Through the Shortbread Tin by Martin O’Connor

A History of Paper‍ ‍by Oliver Emanuel (Book) and Gareth Williams (Music)

One Hundred Voices (Interactive Installation) Lead artist & script Nicola McCartney

Wiping My Mother’s Arse by Iain Heggie

The Steamie by Tony Roper

1984‍ ‍by George Orwell adapted by Chris Hannan

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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
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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An Introduction to Playwriting
An Introduction to Playwriting

Presented in association with Playwrights’ Studio, Scotland, in this online course you'll learn the key skills and principles involved in writing a play and generate ideas for your own work.

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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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