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New writing

Developing and producing new work is at the heart of what Graeae does. We are always on the lookout for new and exciting voices and stories. Read more...

Our flagship writer development programme Write to Play nurtures and develops five new writers each year, in partnership with some of the most exciting new writing theatres in the UK.

Running alongside Write to Play, Play Labs offer artists a one-day opportunity to explore an idea in an early phase of development, while Play Chats offer writers at the beginning of their career the chance to find out more about playwriting and how to begin to grow their ideas.

Recent commissions include work from Jo Clifford, Jack Thorne, David Ireland, Mike Kenny and Matilda Ibini among others. The work has taken many forms – from new writing to adaptations to outdoor work to new plays for young performers.

Contact:

Telephone 020 7613 6900

Associate Director: Nickie Miles-Wildin nickie@graeae.org

Literary Administrator: Josh Elliott josh@graeae.org

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    Script submissions

    Graeae’s Crips with Chips x Theatre by the Lake: Mistaken Identity

    The next Crips with Chips will take place on Saturday 18 March at Theatre by the lake in Cumbria. If you identify as Deaf, disabled and/or neurodiverse Graeae and Theatre by the Lake would like to invite you to submit a 10-20 minute play responding to the theme of ‘mistaken identity’. We encourage you to […]

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  • An animated graphic which shows three female characters standing in front of flatpack boxes. One is a wheelchair user with long black hair, one is black with wavy dark hair, and one has a bald head, and holds a set of keys.

    Night of the Living Flatpacks

    A new series of five, 15 minute audio dramas, from Graeae and Naked Productions

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    Script submissions

    Our script submissions window is now closed

    Graeae is committed to discovering new plays from Deaf and disabled writers who may be unknown to us. Thank you to everyone who sent in their scripts.

    Thanks to everyone who submitted.
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    Crips without Constraints Part 2

    We were thrilled to have brought back Crips without Constraints Part 2 with five brand new plays, as we continued to celebrate the work and talent of Deaf and disabled artists in lockdown 2021.  Dame Harriet Walter, Mandy Colleran, Naomi Wirthner, Sharon D. Clarke and Julie Graham were amongst the cast to feature in the […]

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  • Crips without Constraints

    Over the next eleven weeks during lockdown, we will continue to celebrate the incredible talent, creativity and resilience of Deaf and disabled artists, with this exciting new digital programme in three main strands:

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    Write to Play

    Write to Play Year Six

    Graeae are delighted to announce five Deaf and disabled writers from South West England for the sixth year of Graeae’s Write to Play programme, commencing in January 2019. Writers will work in partnership with Graeae and year six organisations; Bristol Old Vic, Exeter Northcott Theatre, Theatre Royal Plymouth, Wiltshire Creative, Nuffield Southampton Theatres and Ustinov Studio […]

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    Write to Play

    Write to Play South West

    Write to Play is Graeae’s flagship new writing programme devoted to developing the skills and experience of Deaf and disabled writers nationwide. Since its inception, the programme has developed the careers of 25 playwrights, including Jackie Hagan, whose first play Cosmic Scallies was co-produced by Graeae and the Royal Exchange Manchester in August 2017. We […]

    Applications for Write to Play South West have now closed.
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    Talawa Firsts 2018: A take over by Talawa/Graeae artists

    In a nutshell  A night showcasing the work of a new company of theatre-makers brought together by Talawa and Graeae Go on… A new company of theatre-makers, brought together by Talawa and Graeae over 6 weeks of workshops with some of our leading artists, present excerpts of the work they have made. Followed by post-show […]

    Friday 22 June 7.30pm
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    Write to Play

    Write to Play Year Five

    Graeae are delighted to announce five new writers on the fifth year of our Write to Play programme, in partnership with the Bush Theatre, Soho Theatre, Ovalhouse, Talawa and Tamasha. In summer 2017, Graeae announced that year five of the programme would focus on D/deaf and/or disabled writers from across the UK identifying as BAME, […]

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    Write to Play

    About Write to Play

    Write to Play runs annually in partnership with leading producing venues across the UK to develop the next generation of Deaf and disabled writers.

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    Opportunities elsewhere

    Writing opportunities elsewhere

    Many other theatre venues and companies run accessible writing development initiatives too.

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    Write to Play

    Write to Play Year 3

    From 2015-2016, we took the programme to the North East and found a group of fantastic writers to work with alongside partners West Yorkshire Playhouse, Hull Truck and Live Newcastle.

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    Write to Play

    Write to Play Year 2

    From 2014-2015, we developed five North West based writers with partners, Liverpool Everyman & Playhouse, Royal Exchange Manchester and Octagon Theatre Bolton.

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    Write to Play

    Write to Play Year 1

    The very first year of Write to Play launched in October 2013 in London with partners the Royal Court, Soho Theatre and National Theatre Studio.

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    Play Labs

    Play Chats

    Graeae’s Introduction to Playwriting workshops offer early career writers an insight into the nuts and bolts of writing for live performance, inspiring new writers to start writing.

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  • Write to Play year 4 group shot
    Write to Play

    Write to Play year 4

    Six new Write to Play writers, three new partners! Write to Play Year Four has landed!

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  • Image of Graeae team and participants in a circle talking
    Play Labs

    Play Labs

    Play Labs offer a safe and accessible space, and creative support for Deaf and disabled artists wishing to experiment in new forms and explore raw ideas and fresh stories for live performance.

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  • Kiruna Stamell in Graeae's Whiter than Snow

    Women Centre Stage Festival: PowerPlay

    Graeae Theatre Company showcase 6 brand new pieces from an all female Deaf/disabled creative team featuring writers from all over the UK

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