Criterion Theatre
A free annual programme of on-stage script-development workshops (six writers per group) plus autumn showcases, helping dramatists move from small and black-box spaces to larger and West End stages. Applications open around 1 September.
Playwrights, often mid-career, looking to scale up to larger venues. Free to apply and take part.
Applications for Criterion New Writing Courses 2027. Free to apply and participate. 2026 showcases scheduled for 23 October, 6 November, and 20 November 2026.