Discovery is Kali’s free writing programme for aspiring female and nb playwrights of South Asian descent in the West Midlands, East Midlands and London, in collaboration with Birmingham Repertory Theatre Leicester Curve and Theatre 503.
Selected writers receive:
- 3 playwriting workshops led by leading female practitioners.
- Dramaturgical support to develop their 10-page submission into a 20-minute play.
- Rehearsal with actors and director.
- Two public performances of a staged reading as part of a showcase for industry, friends and family.
- A bursary towards travel expenses and childcare.
The next Discovery programme will run from September 23 – March 24.
Open to UK based women and nb writers of South Asian descent* who are eligible to live and work in the UK.
Writers must be able to get to one of their partner venues. (A small bursary is available to help with travel expenses)
Writers must be 18+
No previous writing experience is necessary. This opportunity is for writers who have never had a full length play professionally produced.
The Discovery Programme is led by Kali’s Artistic Director Helena Bell
*At least one parent must be descended from the diasporas of the Indian Subcontinent
Application deadline: 5pm Monday 24 July.
Find out more here.