BBC Comedy and Liverpool Royal Court Theatre | Stage Write Comedy Special 2027

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Closes

November 23, 2026

Effort

About 90 minutes

Cost to apply

Free

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What it is

Stage Write Playwright Development: Comedy Special is a brand-new edition of the Stage Write Development Programme from Liverpool's Royal Court Theatre, supported by BBC Comedy. Participants will develop a full-length comedy script for stage over nine months, meeting two evenings a month with professional writers and directors. This programme is part of BBC Comedy's legacy from the 2026 BBC Comedy Festival.

Who it is for

Writers living or studying in the Liverpool City Region who want to develop a full-length comedy script for stage.

Open to artists in United Kingdom.

The call says: “Source page restricts to Liverpool City Region”

open to all

Where

Liverpool, United Kingdom

When

November 23, 2026

Runs January 1, 2027 to September 30, 2027

What you get

A completely free nine-month development programme meeting two evenings a month, with professional writers and directors guiding participants to develop comedy writing skills.

What you need to apply

Application form
Comedy writing sample

How long it takes

About 90 minutes

Short application. Estimated from the 2 items this application asks for, not from the organisation.

Cost to apply

Free

Apply

Go to the application

https://liverpoolsroyalcourt.com/stage-write-playwright-development-programme-2/