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UPLIFT Festival: Playwriting competition

Date
Thu 28 Aug - Fri 19 Sep 2025

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We want to hear stories from as many young people in the London Borough of Wandsworth as possible. You don’t need any experience! We want to hear what you have to say!


QUICK GLANCE INFORMATION

- No experience necessary
- Two age categories 14-16 or 17-19
- You can apply if you are aged 14 - 19
- You can write a 30-40 minute play or a 5 minute short play or scene

TIMELINE

Closing Date for Scripts: Friday 19th September 5pm
Finalists announced: 14th October
Finalist plays rehearsed week of the 27th October
Performances of the winning plays and scenes 20th, 21st, 22nd November

The winners will be given the opportunity to direct their own plays, with support for the Group 64 staff, or we have G64 Young Directors who can direct your script if you would prefer.

HOW TO SUBMIT YOUR PLAY
Please use this form to upload your play To submit to the competition, please fill out the Google Form linked below.

Event Performance Details

Thu 28 Aug
12:00 (516 hours ) - Putney Arts Theatre

Event Location

Putney Arts Theatre

Venue Info
Ravenna Road
Putney
London
SW15 6AW
02087886943

Need to Know

Genre
Children / Family
Theatre / Performance
Education
Pricing
Free
Recommended Age
Young People 13-17
18+
Accessibility
BSL
Mostly visual
Language no problem
Event contact
Nicola Sterry
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