CFAs: Women’s Prize for Playwriting (UK and Ireland)

Funding Information

• Winner receives £20,000.

Eligibility Criteria

• Writers
  • The Women’s Prize for Playwriting is open to writers who are:
    • Female or non-binary
    • Aged sixteen or older
    • Resident in the UK, Republic of Ireland or in a British Overseas Territory, or have a British Forces Post Office address.
• Scripts
  • Submitted scripts must:
    • Be written in English
    • Be written for stage
    • Be an original work (i.e. not an adaptation)
    • Last an hour or more in playing time
    • Not have been professionally produced (i.e. no more than five ticketed performances, and no professional reviews)
    • Not have received any other prizes or awards.
  • Submitted scripts may be:
    • Co-written
    • Any cast size
    • Any genre and style, except musicals (though plays which contain songs are eligible).
  • Writers must:
    • Own all copyright relating to the script
    • Submit only one script
    • Include their name(s) and contact details on the first page of the script.

Application Requirements

• In order to submit your play, you will need to fill out a short form where you will be asked to:
  • Confirm that your submission meets their eligibility criteria
  • Share your name and contact details
  • Write a brief synopsis of your play and an optional supporting statement of max. 500 words
  • Submit your script as a Word or PDF document
  • Fill out an Equal Opportunities form, describing your professional and personal background.

For more information, visit The Women’s Prize for Playwriting.