The National Theatre has partnered with the Sir Peter Shaffer Charitable Foundation in committing to supporting playwrights. Celebrating the life and career of Sir Peter Shaffer, this partnership will continue his desire to support playwrights as they create larger scale plays.
Awarding a total of seven commissions each year for playwrights from across the UK, we will work closely with regional companies and theatres to identify future talent.
Of the seven commissions each year, two will be given for plays being developed by the National Theatre and five will be an open call to theatres and companies from across the UK.
All commissions will be for original plays (not adaptations) with more than three characters.