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July 16

In a world where education is constantly evolving, one timeless voice continues to inspire creativity, empathy, and critical thinking: William Shakespeare. While his works are often considered complex or intimidating by students, Shakespeare workshops are transforming how young people engage with his plays, making them more accessible, enjoyable, and deeply impactful. These interactive workshops are […]

April 29

We’ll get back to you as soon as possible. If you have not heard from us within 24 hours, please check your spam folder. The workshops work well as a kick-start to a project as it gives the children a very clear understanding of the story of your chosen play from the outset or as […]

July 20

So here it is, The British Theatre Challenge Shortlist 2021. From this list of 30 plays, 5 winning plays will be selected by the end of July to be performed at a London venue. Congratulations if your play has been listed below as you have been marked in the top 7% of submissions and placed […]

June 20

Thank you so much for submitting your play to the British Theatre Challenge 2021. Our international playwriting competition saw entries from 20 different countries, showing us just what a wealth of talent there continues to be around the world. What’s really stood out this year has been the authenticity of the characters and their dialogue. […]

November 2

We are delighted to announce that our international new writing competition, the British Theatre Challenge, is returning for its ninth year and open for submissions! 2021 will see five winning plays produced by a professional cast & crew for a one week run of performances in London. Moreover, this opportunity will also see the winning works filmed […]

August 3

A massive congratulations to our winning writers! Tickets are now on sale at brockleyjack.co.uk/jackstudio-entry/the-british-theatre-challenge-2 This years winning plays will be given 5 full performances at the Jack Studio Theatre, London Tuesday 1st October – Saturday 5th October 2019  at 7.30pm. If you are in or around London at this time please come and support us and make yourself […]

July 16

Sky Blue Theatre Company in the UK offers exciting Drama Holiday Workshops designed to spark creativity, boost confidence, and develop performance skills in children.

Led by professional actors and theatre educators, these fun-filled sessions give your child the chance to explore acting, improvisation, storytelling, and stagecraft in a supportive and inspiring environment. Perfect for beginners or budding performers, each workshop ends with a short performance for family and friends—making it a memorable holiday experience full of imagination and joy.

July 14

So here it is, The British Theatre Challenge Shortlist 2019. From this list of 30 plays, 5 winning plays will be selected by the end of July to be performed 01st October – 5th October at the Jack Studio Theatre, London. Congratulations to all our writers for submitting such diverse and well researched scripts to […]

June 14

Thank you so much for submitting your play to the British Theatre Challenge 2019. This year saw entries from 14 different countries, showing us just what a wealth of talent there is around the world. Congratulations if your play has been listed below as you have been marked in the top 25% of submissions and […]

July 18

A massive congratulations to our winning writers!

This years winning plays will be given 5 full performances at the Jack Studio Theatre, London Tuesday 28 August – Saturday 1 September 2018  at 7.30pm

June 27

So here it is playwrights, the British Theatre Challenge Shortlist 2018

June 11

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May 30

Thank you so much for submitting your play to the British Theatre Challenge 2018. This year saw entries from 16 different countries, showing us just what a wealth of talent there is around the world. Congratulations if your play has been listed below as you have been marked in the top 25% of submissions and […]

September 13

See casting breakdowns for this year’s British Theatre Challenge here…

August 14

Thank you to everybody that has entered this year’s playwriting competition – It’s been a pleasure reading all of your scripts over the past few months so please, keep up the awesome writing! Choosing ten plays has been an incredibly difficult task, well done to those writers who were chosen for the shortlist but we […]

July 3

Click here to find out…Click here to find out if your play has made it onto this year’s shortlist… The British Theatre Challenge 2017 will be held at The Lost Theatre.

June 2

Congratulations if your play has been placed on our Longlist for this year’s challenge. Click here to find out…

February 27

Joe Starzyk has two more plays performed at Claremorris Drama and Fringe Festival. Find out more here.

October 28

See casting breakdowns for this year’s British Theatre Challenge here…

October 1

Break a leg Joe Starzyk with your upcoming performances of two more of your plays.

September 26

Performance Details Here
Book your tickets now for the new writing event of the year.

August 1

We would like to thank everybody that has entered this year’s playwriting competition – It’s been a pleasure reading all of your scripts over the past few months so please, keep up the awesome writing! We are delighted to announce that the 10 winning plays have now been selected. The 10 winners of the British […]

July 5

So here it is folks, The British Theatre Challenge Shortlist 2016

May 30

Thank you one and all for entering this year’s British Theatre Challenge. Once again the writing has been of the highest standard meaning our readers have had a thoroughly enjoyable yet incredibly challenging job. Congratulations if your play has been listed below as you have been selected and placed on our Longlist for this year’s […]

May 24

Sky Blue will be granting the wish of terminally ill playwright Anne Bartram by producing her first full length comedy at Camden People’s Theatre, London. That Catholic Thing is inspired by Anne’s own experiences of disability and views of religion. With the help of Mini Mammoth film makers we made a Kickstarter page where we’re […]

May 18

Hard hitting and very dark, this new comedy by Anne Bartram is seeking it’s cast… Religion is a hot topic with its global and very grave repercussions. Christian churches today are finding their numbers dwindling as more people question the origins and the stories of the faith they have been taught and are expected to […]

May 18

Sky Blue Theatre Company will be granting the wish of terminally ill playwright and company director Anne Bartram by producing her first full length comedy at Camden People’s Theatre, London.

January 2

Lazy Bee Scripts have now published 2015 British Theatre Challenge winner Eddie Coleman’s ‘Idiot Spaz’, you can find the

November 5

A brief article in ‘Broadway World’ about ‘Suribachi’, winner of the Audience Appreciation Award in this year’s British Theatre Challenge – http://bit.ly/1PpcD1y

September 23

A political satire that asks if politicians ever have to face up to the decisions they have made.

September 21

The ten winning plays of The British Theatre Challenge will be performed at The Lost Theatre 23rd & 24th October 2015

September 5

British Theatre Challenge winner writes a new play.

August 27

Shakespeare Rewired has recently been featured in QA Arts Magazine for Teachers.

July 31

We are delighted to announce that the final 10 winning plays have now been selected.

June 30

So here it is folks, The British Theatre Challenge Shortlist 2015
From this list of 25 plays, 10 winning plays will be selected by the end of July to be performed at the Lost Theatre, London on the 23rd and 24th October 2015.

June 30

Will be announced later today (fingers crossed there are no problems with the new website)!

June 30

As we say goodbye to our old website we welcome in our new website. There are still a few kinks to iron out, please be patient…