New Playwrights Programme
“The New Playwright's Programme at the Lyric totally changed my career - taking me seriously as a writer; providing me with a professional network of theatre practitioners; support, encouragement and guidance from the Literary Manager Rebecca; and as a spring board for my first full professional production.” (Erica Murray, 2017)
The Lyric’s New Playwrights Programme is a six-month programme providing dramaturgical support for new and early-career writers. We are particularly keen to support and amplify diverse and under-represented voices across Northern Ireland.
Submissions are currently closed for this year’s programme, but come along to see what this year’s participants have been getting up to in their showcase events. We hope to do an open call for the New Playwrights Programme in the coming months – keep an eye on our platforms for any further announcement.