Category Archives: prizes and awards

Sarah Pitard is a finalist in Papatango

Posted on August 1, 2016 by 17Percent

Finalist in the Papatango Playwriting competition: Sarah Pitard. Continue reading →

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RED Women’s Theatre Awards launches this Sunday

Posted on February 29, 2016 by 17Percent

A new award for female playwrights will be launched at Greenwich Theatre on Sunday, March 6, with rehearsed readings of four one act plays presenting four challenging political voices. The RED Women’s Theatre Award, co-produced by creative online magazine Female Arts, … Continue reading →

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Susan Smith Blackburn Prize to be announced tonight

Posted on February 22, 2016 by 17Percent

“The Susan Smith Blackburn Prize is an extraordinary award and a vital part of the theatrical landscape in both the UK and the US. It has been at the vanguard of the movement to promote female playwrights and theatre makers … Continue reading →

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