Applications to become Jerwood Writer in Residence 2027 with Pentabus are open!
The £12,000 Jerwood Bursary supports a professional playwright in the early stage of their career, giving the recipient the opportunity to spend up to a year at the base in Ludlow in South Shropshire.
The Writer in Residence will be the working artist at the core of the company. They will write at least one full length play while they are with the team, supported dramaturgically by the Artistic Director. They will take part in all day to day activity from Artistic Planning meetings to meeting rural communities and audiences. They will work with the Engagement Lead to plan and deliver our Young Company and Young Writers’ workshops.
Applications can be made through the website
Deadline: 10am on 29th June 2026.
Source: BBC writers