Writers
The Royal Court has an unwavering commitment to writers.
Over seven decades, we've premiered groundbreaking plays, launched and supported countless playwrights, and championed the values of new writing.
If you’re a playwright today, we’re here for you – from our Writers’ Card Membership offering free support and exclusive events, to sending us your play for consideration and accessing funding, resources and insights.
Writers' Card Membership
Sign up for a free Writers' Card Membership to access support, community & exclusive events.
Submissions & Invitations
Send us your play to be considered for programming and development, or invite us to see your work.
Funding & Support
Creative development, professional support & direct funding for playwrights.
Writer Resources
Insight and inspiration from the Royal Court’s history of plays and playwrights.
A Message From...
Messages & updates from our artistic leadership about planning, decision making, and programmes for writers.
Jerwood Royal Court Commissioning Scheme
A new engine for investment in UK-wide playwriting.
Writers' Events
Full programme
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…
Writers' Card: Writers' Canteen
Come for lunch!Once a month, the building will open from 10am-5.30pm as a shared workspace across the front of house areas, with a buffet lunch served from 1pm…
