DCC PLAYWRITING PRIZE 2025
WINNER NOW ANNOUNCED!
As part of Divided Culture Co's commitment to generating original work and championing new artists - a micro-commission has been set up to enhance the relationship between the company and local artists. As part of their Dare to Innovate strategy, £1000 will be awarded to one winning writer.
Deadlines:
The prize closed on 30th April at 11:59pm.
What's on offer?
£1000 micro-commission for the winner, in-kind mentorship, a performance space and production with Divided Culture Co.
We received 118 fantastic submissions for this year's prize. All longlist and shortlisted plays are available on social media @dividedcultureco. Our winning prize details are listed below.
INFORMATION PACK (FOR APPLICANTS)
THE 2025 COMPETITION WINNER!
We are proud to announce our 2025 winner, following a highly competitive competition this Spring. All plays were read independently, and out of almost 120 submissions, following a 30-play longlist, a 15-play shortlist and multiple deliberations - we were delighted to select...
BEARS BEARS BEARS
by Natalie Beech
The synopsis reads 'after committing a violent act with her partner Jake, feminist Jen becomes obsessed with a survey asking women if they'd rather be alone in a forest with a man or a bear'.
Natalie is a Manchester based scriptwriter. In 2022, she won the Channel 4 Writing for Television Award. Since then, she's been selected for programmes like BBC Voices and has been awarded BFI funding for her short Cass and Roya. Her debut play Collegiate enjoyed sold-out runs across the UK.
Bears Bears Bears will make its world premiere at CONTACT Theatre Manchester in May 2026.
THE DCC PLAYWRITING PRIZE WILL RETURN IN 2027. FOLLOW OUR SOCIAL MEDIA @DIVIDEDCULTURECO TO BE THE FIRST TO KNOW!
For any questions, press enquiries or comments relating to literacy within Divided Culture Co. (including the DCC Playwriting Prize) please get in touch with Dan Lovatt, Artistic Director on dan@dividedcultureco.com