As Scotland's only theatre wholly dedicated to new writing, we strive to discover, nurture and produce the brightest new voices across Scotland, the UK and Ireland. Open Submissions connects us with new work and new writers; it is the first step of a creative and fruitful journey from page to stage. We are open to new, innovative ideas, and we would like to hear from all writers with a bold and brilliant story to tell. A story that could only be told on the Traverse stages. We particularly encourage submissions from voices and communities which are under-represented in theatre - both onstage and off.

We cannot accept plays that have already been produced elsewhere, short plays (scripts must be over 30 minutes in length, musicals, historical dramas or bio-plays, or plays by writers based outside the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland.

Full submission guidelines available here

Open Submissions is managed by the Traverse Artistic team. If you have any questions, please contact writing@traverse.co.uk.

Submissions will be open from 1 August to 30 September 2018.