This £12,000 bursary supports a playwright in the early stage of their career, providing them with the opportunity to spend between 6 months and a year writing at Pentabus in Ludlow, South Shropshire.

During their time with Pentabus, the recipient will be supported to write at least one new full-length play or piece of theatre, supported dramaturgically by the Artistic Director, while learning more about how a professional theatre company works.

The Writer in Residence will be a working artist at the core of the company. They will take part in all our day-to-day activity from Artistic Planning meetings to meeting rural communities and audiences, and work with the Head of Engagement to plan and deliver Young Writers’ workshops.

The Jerwood Writer in Residence is to begin their residency from Spring 2026.

Find out more here

Deadline: 10am, Monday 14th July 2025