In collaboration with Playwrights’ Studio Scotland, our dedicated programme for disabled playwrights in Scotland is back for 2027! This programme is designed to support you from an initial idea to the first draft of a new, full-length play.

What you’ll get

We’ll work closely with you over six months to empower your writing and expand your practice – this includes but is not limited to:

• One-to-one playwright mentoring sessions with an established professional playwright.
• Sessions to discuss your writing, how you feel about it and how to further develop your work.
• Meetings with external theatre professionals.
• A script development workshop with a professional director and actors.
• Case study sessions where you can enhance your skills and knowledge of the theatre industry
• Access to community events like the Playwright Introduction Day, a group visit to the theatre, invitations to meet other practitioners in Scottish theatre and social events with other playwrights.
• Financial support of £3,240 (equivalent to 18 contact days)

For further information and the link to the application form visit https://playwrightsstudio.co.uk/disabled-playwright-support-programme

Deadline: Monday 9th November 2026, 1pm

We’ll notify applicants of decisions by Tuesday 15th December 2026.