A new engine for investment in UK-wide playwriting.
The Jerwood Royal Court Commissioning Scheme is a new, open-access national fund to unlock risk and investment in commissioning new plays.
From 2026, the Scheme will award six annual grants of up to £6,000 each to underwrite first payments for new play commissions, supporting UK-wide theatres and producers to back ambitious new playwrights.
Awarded through joint proposals between a playwright and producing venue or company, applications are now open and will close at midnight on Fri 23 Jan 2026.
Here you’ll find everything you need: guidance, application questions, FAQs and a free Webinar on Thu 4 Dec.