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This is presented every two years to an outstanding new playwright. This award is intended to launch a writing career - the winner will receive a £5,000 commission to write a play for new writing company Paines Plough, and representation from the The Rod Hall Agency.
Closing date 1 June 2008
Entrants must be UK residents Read more
Children's creativity
'The creative process is open to all. I don't believe in some magical creative gift, the exclusive possession of a few, nor need it concern big or sophisticated ideas. On the contrary, creativity may depend upon the recognition that our own thoughts and ideas are as valid as anyone else's; something which we knew as children, and which we were taught to unlearn. Read more