New writing is the lifeblood of Hull Truck Theatre. Since being founded by Mike Bradwell in the 1970s, Hull Truck has had - unusually for a regional producing theatre - an exclusive focus on the work of living playwrights and contemporary theatre-makers.
As we enter the next 40 years of the company's life, it's vital that we continue to discover, nurture and develop playwrights and their plays.
We run a number of initiatives which support writers and their work:
- Open submission policy for plays
Any writer can submit a new play to us. We are looking for plays which leap off the page and get our pulses racing. We are not looking for plays in a particular style - just good, strong, imaginative writing. All we ask is that submissions should be of new plays which haven't been performed yet. To find out how to submit a script click here - Playwright groups
Peer-led groups which meet regularly. The aim of each group is to develop each writer's craft, through discussion, debate, reading and workshopping. Current Groups include a core group of regional writers, a young writers group for the under 18s, and a women's writing group. For more details on these groups, click here - Courses
The PlayWrite course is for aspiring, non-professional writers. It is run as part of Hull Truck's commitment to finding the writing voices of the future. Details of the next course can be found here - Script-in-hand (A Play, a Pie & a Pint) readings
Monthly readings of new plays, usually at an advanced stage of development, allowing the writer to work with a director & actors for 2 - 3 days and to put the work-in-progress in front of an audience. To find out more about these evenings, click here - Short Play Opportunities & Commissions
There are frequent Opportunities for writers to create short plays for Hull Truck, and indeed to be commissioned by us to write a full-length play. A list of upcoming Opportunities for late 2011 and early 2012 (as well as details of the work produced in this way this year) will be available soon. - Young Playwrights Festival
Sponsored by First Hull Trains, this annual Festival is a chance for young writers to experience their work being shown by the Hull Truck Youth Theatre on the Hull Truck stage. More details about the Young Playwrights Festival 2012 will be available soon.
The Writer Support Programme at Hull Truck is developing all the time. If you'd like to be involved, or have any questions, please contact literary@hulltruck.co.uk
