“The working classes in the gallery have supported the British theatre ever since Elizabethan times. Give them good plays and they will go to the theatre.” – Shelagh DelaneyIn conjunction with their production of A TASTE OF HONEY, Shelagh Delaney’s iconic play, the Royal Exchange Theatre is working in partnership with Salford Arts Theatre to support the 2024 Shelagh Delaney Playwriting Prize by offering free writing workshops for female-identifying playwrights.
Shelagh Delaney was a playwright who championed working class women by putting them and their stories centre stage. Her work celebrated and honoured voices from the periphery of society; those who were told they couldn’t take up space.They will be offering 3 workshops open to female-identifying playwrights, with the aim to create a safe and supportive environment for them to explore their writing practice. These workshops have been curated to spark imaginations, provoke stories and encourage ambitious theatrical ideas. They hope that these workshops inspire applications to the Shelagh Delaney New Writing Award, which is open for submissions until Friday 31st May 2024.There are 10 places available per workshop, bookable via the Royal Exchange Website.Find out more here.Dates: 23rd March. 6 Aril, 13 April 2024Source: Write A Play
