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Climate Playwriting Prize Submissions

Full name(Required)

First Last

Email address(Required)

Home Address(Required)

Street Address Address Line 2 City County / State / Region Postal Code Country

Are you a British playwright, or a playwright currently living in the UK?(Required)

Yes

Eligibility Criteria

Your play must be primarily written in English
Your play must not have had a previous production of 8 or more public performances.
You should have professional script-writing experience.
- This could involve having had a production of your work (including on the fringe); commission from a theatre company or building; participation in a theatre's talent development scheme; or had work staged through R&D or scratch performances.

Please confirm that you meet the eligibility criteria above(Required)

I confirm that I am eligible for the Climate Playwriting Prize

Please upload your CV.(Required)

Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 24 MB.

Please name your file in the format: SURNAME_FIRSTNAME_CV.

Please provide the title of your play.

Please provide a synopsis of your play (max. 300 words).(Required)

Please explain the approach you have taken to the subject matter (max. 300 words).(Required)

Please upload your submission.(Required)

Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 24 MB.

Please name your file in the format: SURNAME_FIRSTNAME_PLAYTITLE. By submitting your work, you confirm that you are the original author of this work, and that you hold the rights to submit it.

From time to time, other theatres or recognised theatrical organisations may request a copy of scripts that have been submitted to us. By ticking this box, you consent to Shakespeare's Globe providing a copy of your script, and your personal data (name and contact details) to another theatre, production company or other relevant theatrical organisation when such a request is received. We will always let you know before such sharing takes place. Any script or other data shared will be shared only with your explicit consent. You may withdraw your consent at any time by notifying Shakespeare's Globe, however once data has been shared you may need to contact the relevant third-party.

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Please note that when you press "submit", you will be taken to the final step of the application process (data monitoring).

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Please note that you will not be able to submit your application if you do not meet the eligibility criteria listed above.

Climate Playwriting Prize 2026: Submissions

Climate Playwriting Prize Submissions