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Playwrights' Studio, Scotland @playwrightsstudio.bsky.social · 15m

Congratulations to our Associate Playwright, Morna Young, on winning the Alpine Fellowship Theatre Prize 2026! A fantastic achievement for her play 'Joy'. Well done, Morna.

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Playwrights' Studio, Scotland @playwrightsstudio.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

For more information and to apply via our short application form, visit our website playwrightsstudio.co.uk/support-for-...

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Get Support — Playwrights' Studio Scotland

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Playwrights' Studio, Scotland @playwrightsstudio.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Research Projects Need support for a one-off opportunity? Our new Research Projects bursaries offer up to £500 towards networking opportunities, research, short courses or professional development, with a simple application process.

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Playwrights' Studio, Scotland @playwrightsstudio.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Self-led Projects Every year we support a group of playwright led projects - ideas that come directly from writers themselves. Shape a project around your own ambitions, whether that's working with a dramaturg, collaborating with artists, developing new skills or undertaking research.

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Playwrights' Studio, Scotland @playwrightsstudio.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Applications for our Self-led and Research projects are open until Friday 18th at 1pm. Whether you're looking to develop your craft, research a new play or learn new skills, we offer flexible support designed around what you need as a playwright.

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Playwrights' Studio, Scotland @playwrightsstudio.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Self-led and Research Projects Deadline: Friday 18th September, 1pm A new season is on its way ... is it time to start a new project? 👀

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Playwrights' Studio, Scotland @playwrightsstudio.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Case Study Sessions are our free to access digital series. Each short session gives space to artists to share their artistic journeys using practical examples from their careers. Sessions are free to join and open to playwrights at any stage of their career.

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Case Study Sessions: Viviane Hullin

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Playwrights' Studio, Scotland @playwrightsstudio.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Joining us for our next Case Study Session of is Viviane Hullin, Artistic Producer of the Tron Theatre. Viviane will share experiences from her producing career, offering an inside look at how new writing is produced and brought to the stage.

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Playwrights' Studio, Scotland @playwrightsstudio.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Case Study Sessions: Viviane Hullin Thursday 28th May 2026 1pm - 2pm Online FREE Click the link to register: form.jotform.com/261342920801...

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Playwrights' Studio, Scotland @playwrightsstudio.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

Your voice helps us push for better support and better conditions for playwrights. To take part, click below. form.jotform.com/260883895143...

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Play Development Bursary 2026

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Playwrights' Studio, Scotland @playwrightsstudio.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

We’re asking about: -Plays, productions and commissions -Professional development needs and opportunities -Playwriting as a source of income -Those working within the sector in Scotland.

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Playwrights' Studio, Scotland @playwrightsstudio.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

Playwrights' Studio, Scotland and the Scottish Society of Playwrights have launched the most recent survey for Scotland’s professional playwrights. We want to hear what life is really like for playwrights right now.

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Playwrights' Studio, Scotland @playwrightsstudio.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

Scotland’s 2025/26 Playwrights’ Survey is officially open. Deadline: 5pm, Wednesday 29th April 2026 Playwrights of Scotland - We Need You!

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Playwrights' Studio, Scotland @playwrightsstudio.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

Sessions are open to playwrights at any stage of their career. For more information and to register for the session, follow this link: form.jotform.com/260774688033...

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Playwrights' Studio, Scotland @playwrightsstudio.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

Gareth will share examples from throughout his career offering insight into his process of working with writers on their work and directing new writing. Case Study Sessions is our free-to-access digital series where artists share their artistic journey using practical examples from their careers.

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Playwrights' Studio, Scotland @playwrightsstudio.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

Case Study Sessions: Gareth Nicolls Friday 27th March 11am-12pm Online Our next Case Study Session takes place this Friday where we will be joined by director and Artistic Director of the Traverse Theatre, Gareth Nicholls.

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Playwrights' Studio, Scotland @playwrightsstudio.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

To apply, you should have a draft of a full length play. For more information and to apply, click here: form.jotform.com/260613092682...

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Playwrights' Studio, Scotland @playwrightsstudio.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

The session aims to help you through creative challenges you may be facing and prepare you for working on your next draft. This opportunity is part of Playwrights’ Studio’s national work, taking place in Inverness; playwrights based in the Highlands and Islands will be prioritised.

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Playwrights' Studio, Scotland @playwrightsstudio.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

Off the Page Thurs 19 March, Eden Court Deadline: 5pm Weds 11 March Having other people read & engage with your play can be a huge help to move through sticking points. Working with a dramaturg & two professional actors, Off the Page is a chance to explore your play in a supported workshop setting.

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Playwrights' Studio, Scotland @playwrightsstudio.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

Whether you’re applying for our Playwright Mentoring Programme or Disabled Playwright Support Programme with Birds of Paradise Theatre Company (BOP) we’d love to hear from you. Deadline: 1pm, Friday 21st November

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Playwrights' Studio, Scotland @playwrightsstudio.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

Applications are still open for some of our Playwright Supports 2026 and you’ve got just over a week to get yours in.

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Playwrights' Studio, Scotland @playwrightsstudio.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

State of the Nation was a collaboration between @atandmt.bsky.social, Citizens Theatre and Playwrights' Studio, Scotland Photo credit: Julian Bailey

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Playwrights' Studio, Scotland @playwrightsstudio.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

If you took part, check your e-mail for a link to provide feedback and notes from the day. We’ll be sharing a summary of the event and what attendees wanted to see from the sector via social media before the end of the year.

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Playwrights' Studio, Scotland @playwrightsstudio.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

Thank you to everyone who participated in the State of the Nation event at the Citizens’ Theatre on Friday, 24th October for a productive day of conversation and joint thinking about the future of the performing arts in Scotland.

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Playwrights' Studio, Scotland @playwrightsstudio.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

State of the Nation was a collaboration between @atandmt.bsky.social, Citizens Theatre and Playwrights' Studio, Scotland Photo credit: Julian Bailey

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Playwrights' Studio, Scotland @playwrightsstudio.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

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Playwrights' Studio, Scotland @playwrightsstudio.bsky.social · 25/08/2025

Bursaraidh Leasachaidh Dealbh-chluich Gàidhlig • In partnership with the @leughleabhar.bsky.social, the bursary offers early career and professional playwrights space to explore a new piece of writing in Gaelic. Link: playwrightsstudio.co.uk/bursaraidh-l...

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Playwrights' Studio, Scotland @playwrightsstudio.bsky.social · 25/08/2025

Self-Led Projects • Help for playwrights to self-design and deliver their own project. Up to £4,000 is available per project, whether you’d like to focus on developing your craft, foster new collaborations or explore a new piece of live performance. Link: playwrightsstudio.co.uk/self-led-pro...

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Playwrights' Studio, Scotland @playwrightsstudio.bsky.social · 25/08/2025

Play Development Bursaries • Offers professional playwrights space to invest in a new idea, with financial and practical support to help you get to the first draft of a new play. Link: playwrightsstudio.co.uk/play-develop...

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Playwrights' Studio, Scotland @playwrightsstudio.bsky.social · 25/08/2025

Applications are now open for three of our supports for playwrights. Each one includes financial contributions to help you make space for your writing. Apply now and give yourself the time to explore your next big idea. Follow the links below for more details and to apply.

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Playwrights' Studio, Scotland @playwrightsstudio.bsky.social · 20/08/2025

3.30pm Future Life: Thinking beyond the Fringe A range of industry guests discuss how to keep momentum up after a production, including writers Uma Nada-Rajah and Karis Kelly, producer Ellie Keel and dramaturg Jackie Crichton.

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Playwrights' Studio, Scotland @playwrightsstudio.bsky.social · 20/08/2025

1.45pm An Idiot’s Guide To The Fringe: 10 Ways To Be A Bad Producer Ellie Keel (the youngest ever winner of Producer of the Year at The Stage Awards) leads a workshop examining the pitfalls of being a producer at the Fringe.

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Playwrights' Studio, Scotland @playwrightsstudio.bsky.social · 20/08/2025

10.45am Ivo Graham: Where Comedy and Theatre Meet Join comedian and theatre writer Ivo Graham for an informal workshop about the crossover between the two.

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Playwrights' Studio, Scotland @playwrightsstudio.bsky.social · 20/08/2025

10.30am or 2.30pm Write Your Way Out: An Escape Room for Writers It is September 1883 and the opening night of the Royal Lyceum Theatre looms large over Edinburgh. But things have gone awry and only you can help… by getting some writing done.

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Playwrights' Studio, Scotland @playwrightsstudio.bsky.social · 20/08/2025

We have a full day of events happening tomorrow at the Lyceum & there’s still time to sign up! You can join us any time to use our informal writing space & meet other writers, or book in for any of the individual events below. Email info@playwrightsstudio.co.uk before 10.30am Aug 21st to sign up.

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Playwrights' Studio, Scotland @playwrightsstudio.bsky.social · 19/08/2025

Bring scraps of ideas you’re working on, weather appropriate clothes, and a sense of adventure. We’ll be holding a virtual version of this later in the autumn, so if you can’t join us in Edinburgh, you won’t miss out. For more information & to sign up, click here: form.jotform.com/252165239742...

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Playwrights' Studio, Scotland @playwrightsstudio.bsky.social · 19/08/2025

Writing on Location Fri 22 August 2-4.30pm Free Take some time to explore Edinburgh with your writing hat on, guided by our Associate Playwright Davey Anderson. After a brief introduction, you'll be let loose with a zine full of prompts to get you going, before gathering to share your findings.

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Playwrights' Studio, Scotland @playwrightsstudio.bsky.social · 12/08/2025

Join us on Monday afternoon as three leading Scottish theatre makers each share a favourite chapter from this groundbreaking and influential book. For more information and to book, follow this link: www.traverse.co.uk/whats-on/eve...

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Playwrights' Studio, Scotland @playwrightsstudio.bsky.social · 12/08/2025

A Good Night Out: Scenes from John McGrath’s Theatre Manifesto Monday 18th August 3pm Traverse Theatre Writer and theatre-maker John McGrath’s A Good Night Out is a rallying call for a revolutionary, compassionate and challenging theatre culture that centres audiences in content and form.

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Playwrights' Studio, Scotland @playwrightsstudio.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

Sign up here and join us for an hour of conversation: form.jotform.com/251692852975... Case Study Sessions are online, free to attend and open to playwrights at any stage of their career.

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Playwrights' Studio, Scotland @playwrightsstudio.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

Our final Case Study Session of the year is tomorrow, Wednesday 23rd July from 2-3pm with Lesley Hart. Lesley will offer insight into the process of working on the development of new plays, sharing examples from throughout her extensive career working across theatre, film, television & radio drama.

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Arts Professional @artsprofessional.co.uk · 04/07/2025

Don't miss: Arts Professional: Arts Pay survey 2025 from Arts Professional and Baker Richards. Tell us how you experience work in the arts - from pay, access and precarity to equity and workplace culture. Take part in our latest survey.

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Arts Professional: Arts Pay survey 2025

Please take part in our latest Pulse survey: Arts Pay 2025 We want to know how you experience work in the arts today - from pay, access and precarity to equity and workplace culture. In this latest iteration...

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Playwrights' Studio, Scotland @playwrightsstudio.bsky.social · 14/07/2025

Announcing our 2025 Associates! We're delighted to announce our Associate Playwrights for 2025 are Davey Anderson & Linda McLean. Stay tuned to our socials & make sure to sign up to our enews to find out more about what they will be doing over the next year. We can’t wait to share more with you.

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Playwrights' Studio, Scotland @playwrightsstudio.bsky.social · 11/07/2025

Sign up today by clicking here: form.jotform.com/251692852975... Case Study Sessions are online, free to attend and open to playwrights at any stage of their career.

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Playwrights' Studio, Scotland @playwrightsstudio.bsky.social · 11/07/2025

Drawing from her experience working across theatre, film, television and radio drama, Lesley will offer insight into the process of working on the development of new plays, sharing examples from throughout her career of working as a writer, dramaturg and actor.

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Playwrights' Studio, Scotland @playwrightsstudio.bsky.social · 11/07/2025

Case Study Session: Lesley Hart Wednesday 23rd July 2025 2pm-3pm Online Free Joining us in conversation for our final Case Study Session of the year is Lesley Hart.

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Playwrights' Studio, Scotland @playwrightsstudio.bsky.social · 30/05/2025

Case Study Sessions are free to attend and open to playwrights at any stage of their career. For more information and to register for the session, follow this link: form.jotform.com/251332442310...

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Playwrights' Studio, Scotland @playwrightsstudio.bsky.social · 30/05/2025

With over a decade of experience working at Scotland’s new writing theatre, Kevin will share examples from his career of working on new writing from a production point of view. Join us for an hour to hear theatre workers share their journeys, with an opportunity to ask questions at each session.

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Playwrights' Studio, Scotland @playwrightsstudio.bsky.social · 30/05/2025

Case Study Sessions Tues 24 June 11am-12noon Online Kevin McCallum, Head of Production at the Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh will be in conversation with us for our next Case Study Session of the year.

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