Unpublished Writers Award with Concord Theatricals
Supporting brand new voices on our stages
We’re delighted to announce a new multi-year partnership with Concord Theatricals, further reinforcing the Royal Court’s commitment to discovering and platforming brand new playwrights.
The Unpublished Writers Award is a new programme launching from 2025. The Award will provide support and funding towards the premiere production of a new play each year written by a previously-unpublished playwright, including writers new to the UK.
The supported plays will be chosen for production by our artistic team in consultation with Concord Theatricals, an internationally-leading theatre publisher and licensing company. Supported playwrights will also enter an agreement with Concord Theatricals to publish the play in the UK and manage future amateur licensing.

We’re delighted to announce a new multi-year partnership with Concord Theatricals, further reinforcing the Royal Court’s commitment to discovering and platforming brand new playwrights.
The Unpublished Writers Award is a new programme launching from 2025. The Award will provide support and funding towards the premiere production of a new play each year written by a previously-unpublished playwright, including writers new to the UK.
The supported plays will be chosen for production by our artistic team in consultation with Concord Theatricals, an internationally-leading theatre publisher and licensing company. Supported playwrights will also enter an agreement with Concord Theatricals to publish the play in the UK and manage future amateur licensing.