Young Playwrights Programme

For young writers aged between 16 - 25 years

"Worth it a thousand times over"

"“If anyone is wanting to get experience in becoming a playwright, this programme is the best there is to offer. It won’t be easy, but it will be worth it a thousand times over.” - "

- Thomas (2020 participant)

About the Programme

Our year-long Young Playwrights Programme offers a select group of young writers from Dumfries & Galloway the opportunity to develop their work within the theatrical medium, supported and guided by our team, alongside a group of playwrights and theatre creatives from across the UK.

Over the course of a year, six young people from D&G are encouraged and supported to experiment and develop their voices as playwrights. The programme involves regular workshops with some fantastic playwrights and theatre creatives, visits to see productions, play readings and access to resources, as well as mentoring with Artistic Director Ali Anderson-Dyer and the Bunbury Banter team.

Working together we support the young playwrights on a journey towards creating their final piece, which is then developed with professional actors and dramaturgical support at the end of the year, before being rehearsed and semi-staged for an invited audience.

We are currently fundraising to bring this programme back for the third time.