International Playwrights Group (Open call)

Since 1989 the Royal Court Theatre has collaborated with emerging playwrights from all parts of the world, working in over 70 countries and in more than 40 languages. The International Playwrights Group (formerly the International Residency) is part of this programme that offers the opportunity for international playwrights to spend time at the Royal Court Theatre in London, developing a new play. It also offers international theatre artists a forum to meet and work with leading British writers, directors, practitioners and performers. 

The 2015 International Playwrights Group will take place from Monday 6th – Friday 24th July 2015 (inclusive)

 

The Programme:

International playwrights will be asked to develop a new play during their time in London in collaboration with members of the Royal Court artistic team. Writers will follow an intensive programme that combines group sessions led by leading British theatre makers with individual one-to-one meetings. Each playwright will be teamed with a Royal Court script advisor and translator who will work with them to help realise their new play. There will also be an opportunity to share work with the rest of the group in a workshop environment, working with a company of professional actors.
 

The Royal Court Theatre will arrange complimentary tickets to all shows at the theatre for the duration of the programme, as well as a selection of productions at other venues in London.

Writing facilities can be provided throughout the programme, but applicants are asked to bring a laptop computer or tablet with them where possible.

Successful candidates will arrive in London on Saturday 4th or Sunday 5th July, departing on Saturday 25th July.
Applicants must be exclusively available for all dates.

Between 5 – 7 participants will be selected from all applicants to take part in the 2015 residency

Travel and Accommodation:
 

International travel, subsistence and accommodation will be provided by the Royal Court Theatre, The Royal Court Theatre will also reimburse any UK entry visa costs

To Apply:

Please provide us with the following:

• A completed application form in English (download here)
• A recent example of your work (this should be an original, full length stage play in the original language and not an adaptation)
• Two letters of recommendation from people who know your theatre work.
• A personal statement as to why the International Playwrights Group would be of particular benefit to your development as a writer.

Applications are accepted by email or post. E-Mail applications are preferred.
 

Please send your completed application to:
Elyse Dodgson, Royal Court Theatre, Sloane Square, London, SW1W 8AS, United Kingdom
Email: residencies@royalcourttheatre.com

The deadline for completed applications is 6pm GMT on the 30th January 2015.

For more information visit  International Playwrights Group Official Website