The International Play writing Competition - from the BBC World Service & British Council in partnership with Commonwealth Writers and co-produced by The Open University calls on interested writers to make submission for 25th Edition of International Play writing Competition.
Who can apply?
The competition is open to new and established writers, provided they live outside the UK.
Competition Requirements:
In order to enter you need to send:
• A script for a 53 minute radio play with up to 6 central characters - we are unable to return these, so make sure you keep a copy
• A synopsis which outlines your play is no longer than 400 words
• A completed form (download here), attached to your play and synopsis.
Eligibility/Rules:
Entry is only open to anyone who is over the age of 18 as at 31 January 2016 who is not normally a resident of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Channel Islands or Isle of Man (“UK”).
Individuals who have lived or worked in the UK on a temporary basis for no more than 12 months at the time of entering the competition are also eligible.
Professional and previously published writers are eligible to enter, but this is not a requirement of entry. We may require proof of eligibility.
Entrants must not be BBC or British Council or The Open University or Commonwealth Foundation employees, their close relatives or any person connected to the competition. Proof of age, identity and eligibility may be requested.
Prize(s):
There are three prizes
English as a First Language Winner
£2200 sterling will be given for the overall winning playwright of the best play written with English as a first language and a trip to London to see the play being recorded for broadcast on the BBC World Service and to attend a prize-giving evening.
English as a Second Language Winner
£2200 sterling will be given for the overall winning playwright of the best play written with English as a second language and a trip to London to see the play being recorded for broadcast on the BBC World Service and to attend a prize-giving evening.
The Georgi Markov Prize:
The Georgi Markov Prize includes a standard return flight to London, with 2 weeks accommodation – a week of which will be spent with the BBC’s London Radio Drama department and a week with BBC World Service. These 2 weeks will coincide with the making of the winning plays from the International Radio Play Writing Competition and the winner of the Georgi Markov prize will attend the prize-giving ceremony and receive recognition at the same time.
How to apply:
Entries must be submitted either by by post to the following address:
International Play Writing Competition 2016,
BBC Radio Drama,
Room 6015 BBC Broadcasting House,
Portland Place, London W1A 1AA,
United Kingdom,
Or:
To your local British Council office, or by email to the following email address: radioplay@bbc.co.uk
Application Deadline: 31 January 2016.
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