Open Bursary / Commission Theatre

Jerwood Royal Court Commissioning Scheme

Royal Court Theatre

Closes 11 Jan 2027

About

An open-access national fund making six annual awards of up to GBP 6,000 to underwrite the first commission payment on an original new play. Applications are joint, submitted by a playwright together with a producing theatre or company anywhere in the UK. Launched for the Royal Court's 70th anniversary and running annually.

Who can apply

Joint applications from a playwright and a UK producing venue or company. Subsidised, independent or commercial partners eligible.

This round

Deadline midday. Free webinar Tue 13 Oct, 10.30am.

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