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John Whiting Award

The John Whiting Award gives £6,000 to the writer of a new play that demonstrates an original and distinctive development in dramatic writing.

Previous winners include David Edgar, David Greig, Tanika Gupta, Terry Johnson, Joe Penhall, and Tom Stoppard.

Eligible plays must have had their first performance between August 1, 2007 and July 31, 2008.

Entries must be: an original piece of writing produced by a company in the subsidised sector, which includes Trusts and Foundations.

Post: The Peter Wolff Theatre Trust supports the Whiting Award, Everyman Theatre, 13 Hope Street, Liverpool, L1 9BH

Send three printed scripts and a covering letter stating the production details.

Closing date for submissions is August 18, 2008.

A winner will be announced on October 7, 2008.

For detail, see the website

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