2020 British Council/BBC World Service International Radio Playwriting Competition
Deadline: January 31, 2020
Are you a promising writer living outside the UK? Would you like to have your story heard by the world? You’re invited to submit your scripts for the 27th International Radio Playwriting Competition.
The International Radio Playwriting Competition, hosted by BBC World Service and the British Council, offers the unique opportunity for playwrights to have their radio play heard across the world by the BBC World Service’s millions of listeners.
ELIGIBILITY
1. Entry to the International Radio Playwriting Competition 2020 is open to anyone over the age of 18 (as of 31 January 2020), who is not normally a resident of the United Kingdom.
2. Both new and established writers are encouraged to apply.
3. There are two categories for entry. One is for entrants who speak English as a first language, the other for entrants with English as a second language.
4. The BBC may require proof of eligibility for the second category.
PRIZES
1. The two winners will have their plays recorded and broadcast on BBC World Service.
2. They will also receive £2,500 sterling and a trip to London (including airfare and accommodation for one person) where they will attend an award ceremony. w
3. They’re delighted to also be awarding a Special Commendation in the name of the writer Georgi Markov, for the play with most potential on the shortlist.
APPLICATION
Entrants should write a radio play of approximately 53 minutes’ length on any subject of their choice. The play must be written substantially or entirely in English. Your script should be accompanied by a short synopsis, of no more than 400 words, which outlines the complete story of the play. You can apply by the following methods:
- online at https://bbcplaywrite.monterosa.co.uk/
- by e-mail to: radioplay@bbc.co.uk
- in person at your local British Council office
- by post to: International Playwriting Competition 2020, BBC Radio Drama, Room 6015 BBC Broadcasting House, Portland Place, London, W1A 1AA United Kingdom
In order for your entry to be accepted it must be accompanied by a completed copy of the entry form which can be downloaded here.
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