Writing

The Royal Court has an unwavering commitment to writers.

For over 60 years, we have premiered groundbreaking new plays, launched and supported countless new playwrights, and championed the values of new writing.

Across these pages, you’ll find all the information on how writers can engage with the Royal Court. This includes our newly launched Writers’ Card Membership, offering playwrights completely free access to exclusive events, resources and support. You can also find our year-round script submissions portal, how to invite us to your play, further information on funding and support and a whole host of writer resources.

Support the Court

As a charity, we rely on support to enable us to keep writers at the heart of everything we do. Our supporters give us the freedom to take bigger and bolder risks in our work. In turn, this enables our writers to write openly, experimentally and free from censorship.

With your support, writers at the Royal Court challenge the status quo and disrupt the theatre ecology. Please consider supporting the Court today. Find out more.