Stage Write

Supporting & developing new writing for the stage.

Stage Write

Stage Write is a writing initiative run by Liverpool’s Royal Court to support and develop new writing for the stage.

Regular showcase nights are held in our intimate Studio space, at which a selection of excerpts are rehearsed and performed by a cast of professional actors. Work may be from brand new writers, or from established playwrights looking to try out new ideas.

You can submit scripts to Stage Write at any time, by emailing stagewrite@liverpoolsroyalcourt.com

Submission Guidelines

Please read the following criteria before submitting your work:
• Submissions must be a minimum of 10 pages.
• It must be a script writen for theatre – we do not read scripts written for tv, film, radio or written in prose
• The script should have a cover page with your name, the title of the play and the date that this current draft was completed
• All scripts should be in size 12 font
• Include a list of characters on the first page
• Every page of the script must be numbered
• The writer’s name should be in the header of each page
• Please do not send us more than one script at any given time
• It must be an original play. Screenplays, novels, adaptations and works in translation will not be accepted.
• Plays can only be submitted once, please do not resubmit a play we have already read
• Writers should be based in the UK and Ireland

Your work will be read and we will respond letting you know if we would like to take it any further, but please note that we are unable to provide specific feedback for submissions we are not progressing.

We receive a large number of submissions so please be patient when awaiting a response.

Upcoming Showcases

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If you would like to submit a script for consideration at the next Stage Write Showcase please email it to stagewrite@liverpoolsroyalcourt.com

Whats's on?

Simon Munnery – On Tour 08 Mar 2025

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Jonny & The Baptists: The Happiness Index 01 Mar 2025

A double bill of two shows in one night, from cult multi-award winning musical-comedians Jonny & The Baptists.

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Making It 01 May 2025 - 17 May 2025

After forty years as a singer, actress and cabaret diva, Bev has seen it all and had nothing. She is backstage at t

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Rachel Fairburn – Side Eye 22 Feb 2025

Rachel star of Live at the Apollo and co-host of All Killa No Filla, is a renowned stand up and (“rock’

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Andrew Bird – A Ticklish Mind 15 Feb 2025

After his TV appearance on "The Russell Howard Hour" Andrew supported Russell Howard on his massive natio

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Royal Court Heritage Tour 24 Feb 2025 - 18 Aug 2025

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The Legend Of Rooney’s Ring 18 Jul 2025 - 23 Aug 2025

Helen Serafinowicz (Motherland, Amandaland, Nova Jones) has created the ultimate scouse sword and sorcery

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Stage Write Night 18 Feb 2025 - 04 Mar 2025

Come and join us for an evening of script in hand readings from our new writing programme – Stage Write.There

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Variety Lunch Club 26 Feb 2025 - 06 Aug 2025

The Royal Court Variety Lunch Club runs throughout the year on Wednesday afternoons in the main theatre and is open

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Gabby’s Gift 05 Mar 2025

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The Peaceful Hour 15 Feb 2025 - 08 Mar 2025

Kirkby, 1987. When it comes to relationships, Julie has had more misses than hits. She just wants someone to love a

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Speedo Mick – The Scouse Stomper 30 May 2025 - 05 Jul 2025

Over its illustrious 150-year history Everton Football Club has had many heroes but perhaps none of them have been

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Red Or Dead 21 Mar 2025 - 19 Apr 2025

Liverpool’s Royal Court are proud to present Red Or Dead A Liverpool PassionPeter Mullan (Ozark, We

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