The Verity Bargate Award is back. And bigger than ever.
The UK’s longest established playwriting prize, sponsored by @character7production, open to writers living in the UK and Ireland
Submissions open Mon 12 Jan 2026 at 11am. Sharp.
And close on Mon 13 Apr 2026.
The winner will receive
– £12,000 for an exclusive option for Soho Theatre to produce the prize-winning play
– A full London run staged at Soho Theatre
This year, we’re also adding something a little extra ✨
Another writer will receive the Character 7 Commission.
Selected by Character 7, this writer will be commissioned by Soho Theatre and join the 2027 cohort of writers on our Soho Re-Draft programme.
So what are you waiting for, finish that play ✏️
How to submit: check their website for more info.
Deadline: Submissions open Mon 12 Jan 2026 at 11am. Sharp.
And close on Mon 13 Apr 2026
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