Applications are welcomed from new and emerging playwrights, who must be over the age of 18 and have had fewer than two professional productions of their work (this excludes professional rehearsed readings).

We are looking for work that is fresh, original and inherently theatrical from writers with a unique voice. Scripts can be about any subject matter or written in any style.

You do not need to be resident in Northern Ireland to apply, but you must be willing and able to commit to attending meetings, workshops and readings at the Lyric Theatre in Belfast for the duration of the programme (travel to and from the Lyric is unfortunately not covered as part of the programme).

We welcome submissions from writers of all backgrounds, and would particularly encourage submissions from voices which are currently under-represented in Irish theatre.

For further information and to find out how to apply, visit the Lyric Theatre Belfast's website

Deadline: Monday 11th February 2019 at 12pm