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Climate Playwriting Prize 2026
Shakespeare's Globe, Climate Spring, and Fern Culture
September 1, 2026London, United Kingdom
Expert dramaturgical support, extensive industry exposure, and an exclusive 18-month production option at Shakespeare's Globe.
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Expert dramaturgical support, extensive industry exposure, and an exclusive 18-month production option at Shakespeare's Globe.
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Open to UK or UK-based playwrights with prior professional experience. Applicants must submit unproduced, full-length scripts (70+ minutes) that meaningfully engage with the climate crisis.
Dates & details
- Deadline
- Standard deadline
- Programme dates
- Late 2026 / 2027
- Duration
- 18-month production option
- Language
- English
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15,000 GBP
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Free
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