Write & Create

Writers, theatre-makers, newcomers, young people or schools: whatever your path, we want to support your journey.

  1. Writers

    Everything from Writers Card Membership to sending us your play and accessing support.

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  2. Directors

    Trainee and Assistant Director roles, mentoring, free events for directors and more.

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  3. Schools & Young People

    All about our Young Playwrights Award, plus learning resources and group bookings.

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  1. Jerwood Royal Court Commissioning Scheme

    A new engine for investment in UK-wide playwriting.

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  2. Young Playwrights Award

    A free, open-access competition and learning programme for teenagers.

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  3. A Message From...

    Messages & updates from our artistic leadership.

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Events for Creatives

Full programme

  1. What Makes Black Theatre?

    Tuesday 21 July, 3.30 - 5pm, Royal Court Bar

    To mark the launch of Black Feminism Spells for Self-Naming: What Makes Black Theatre? - a bold new framework for understanding Black Theatre in the UK,…

    More info (What Makes Black Theatre?)

  2. Writers' Card: Career Surgeries (on zoom)

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    Fancy a free coffee and a chat? We’re here for you.We know avenues for independent and freelance writers seeking guidance can be limited, and the challenges…

    More info (Writers' Card: Career Surgeries (on zoom))

  3. Writers' Card: Zoom Focus Sessions

    Struggling to focus on your own?Keep putting off starting a draft, finishing a rewrite or getting an idea out of your head and onto the page? We know the…

    More info (Writers' Card: Zoom Focus Sessions)