Royal Exchange Theatre
The largest playwriting competition in Europe, run by Manchester's Royal Exchange Theatre. Awarded to original, unperformed scripts across several categories with a substantial prize pot, recognised as a launch-pad for some of the UK's most produced playwrights. Runs biennially with free craft workshops for entrants.
Playwrights writing original, unperformed work. Open UK-wide, with international categories via named partners.
2025 Prize round closed. Winners, shortlist, and longlist information available. International Award and North West Original New Voice Award & Residency categories mentioned.