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Do you want to create new stories for the stage? Are you a first-time writer or an early-career playwright with no more than two plays produced? Do you have a passion for storytelling, a talent with words and an interest in writing for the stage?

• 10 free workshops on playwriting, in-person and online, from November 2024 to May 2025, facilitated by playwright Zodwa Nyoni
• Guest sessions, insights and exercises from exciting playwrights, theatre-makers and people working in the Industry
• Your chance to create a brand new play
• To experience an extract of your play performed by professional actors in an East Midlands theatre in Summer 2025
• To connect to an ongoing network of writers in the East Midlands.

Financial support is available to assist with travel & access costs.

No previous experience is needed.

Click on the button below to apply by Monday 30 September 2024.

Taster Sessions

Thinking of applying, but not sure if you’d be the right fit? Try a FREE taster session, where you can:

• Join in a 2 hour workshop with a professional playwright
• Create a new piece of writing
• Get tips and tricks on playwriting
• Have more information on the new Fifth Word Playwrights Group