Deafinitely Creative, the UK's only playwright development programme exclusively for Deaf writers, is searching for new talent.

For too long, Deaf writers have been on the fringe of the theatre world, not through lack of talent but because of lack of access.  This programme, run by the UK's most prominent Deaf-led, professional theatre, Deafinitely Theatre, has developed six Deaf playwrights over the past 3 years and is on the hunt for new talent for the next phase.

This year Deafinitely Theatre is holding a contest to find four new Deaf playwrights.  From September 2010, the four finalists will attend workshops led by professional playwright and Deafinitely Theatre's own dramaturg, Andrew Muir.  These workshops will help each of the finalists develop their ideas into their own 30-minute play.  These will be showcased in London in March 2011.

One writer from the programme will be chosen by a judging panel to create a new full-length play for Deafinitely Theatre.

To participate, you only need to be a deaf person living in the UK over the age of 16 with an idea to share.  No other experience is necessary.

To Apply:

1. Think of an idea.
2. Create a short script.  This may be submitted in BSL (as a 5-minute DVD) or in English (no more than 2 pages).
3. Send a basic summary of your idea either in writing or on DVD.
4. Send contact details, including your name, age, and address either in either a covering letter or at the start of your DVD stating why you want to participate and what the project means to you.

Send your submissions to:

Deafinitely Creative Competition
Deafinitely Theatre
Deane House Studios
27 Greenwood Place
London NW5 1LB

Further details here.

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