The Women’s Prize for Playwriting
The Women’s Prize for Playwriting is the leading award for female and non-binary playwrights in the UK and Ireland. The 2025 Prize is now open for submissions!
Writers
The Women’s Prize for Playwriting is open to writers who are:
- female or non-binary
- aged sixteen or older
- resident in the UK, Republic of Ireland or in a British Overseas Territory, or have a British Forces Post Office address.
Scripts
Submitted scripts must:
- be written in English
- be written for stage
- be an original work (i.e. not an adaptation)
- last an hour or more in playing time
- not have been professionally produced (i.e. no more than five ticketed performances, and no professional reviews)
- not have received any other prizes or awards.
Submitted scripts may be:
- co-written
- any cast size
- any genre and style, except musicals (though plays which contain songs are eligible).
Writers must:
- own all copyright relating to the script
- submit only one script
- include their name(s) and contact details on the first page of the script.
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Enquiries about submissions should be directed to The Women’s Prize for Playwriting. Please always refer to their website for complete details and information.
Please note, this competition is run by The Women’s Prize for Playwriting, not the Commonwealth Foundation.
