TC Brian Way Award 2011.
On its 11th year, the Award aims to raise the profile of young peoples theatre, created by professionals, encouraging recognition and respect at home and abroad.
The Award prize is a cheque for £6,000.

The Award is made to the writer whose play, in the judges’ opinion, most nearly satisfies the following description:
• a play in which the writing is of special quality
• a play that stimulates the imagination
• a play that demonstrates risk, passion and understanding of young audiences
A panel of independent judges will be appointed whose decision is final.

Deadline for submissions: 1 December 2010. 
The winner will be announced in April 2011.

CRITERIA:

Theatre Centre supports, recognises and encourages playwrights who create plays for young audiences aged 4yrs to 18yrs. The sector of young people’s theatre has been enriched by new writing and its buoyancy is largely due to the imaginations and fresh ideas of writers. To promote and celebrate the achievements of playwrights who write for young audiences, Theatre Centre is launching its fourth TC Brian Way Award for the Best New Play for children and young people.

• TC Brian Way Award for Best New Play for young people which has been professionally produced between 1 October 2009 and 30 September 2010. It is expected that the winner of the TC Brian Way Award 2011 will undertake a limited yet specific role in delivering Theatre Centre’s vision as an ambassador and expert in the field of new writing.

Brian Way (1923 - 2006) was one of the founders of Children’s Theatre in the UK, uncompromising and committed to his vision of child-centred theatre which embraced emotional hearts and minds. He founded Theatre Centre in 1953 to embody his vision, bringing the imaginative space to child-friendly environments. He left a body of work including 60 plays and seminal texts on drama and participatory theatre. Theatre Centre continues his work, touring exceptional new work into schools and venues, making a difference to each new generation.

TC Brian Way Award for Best New Play

Value of the Award is £6,000

Judging Criteria

The Award is made to the writer whose play, in the judges’ opinion, most nearly satisfies the following description:

• a play in which the writing is of special quality

• a play that stimulates the imagination

• a play that demonstrates risk, passion and understanding of young audiences

A panel of independent judges will be appointed whose decision is final.

The Award will be announced in April 2011.

Application Criteria

Submitted plays should be by a playwright who must either be placed in the UK or Republic of Ireland and should also be:

• suitable for young people up to the age of eighteen

• be at least forty-five minutes long

• have been professionally produced (paid professional actors and creative team)

• performed for the first time either in schools or venues between 1 October 2009 and 30 September 2010

Previously submitted plays will not be considered.

How to Apply

Application form and scripts (3 hard copies) should be sent by post to:

Theatre Centre, Shoreditch Town Hall, 380 Old Street, London EC1V 9LT.

Deadline for submissions is 1 December 2010.

No writer who has previously won the Award may reapply.

Applications may come from the writer, the writer’s representative or the producing company

Please see website for application form www.theatre-centre.co.uk

Further details and any enquiries to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Previous recipients of the Award*

2010 Laurence Wilson for Blackberry Trout Face (20 Stories High)

2009 Douglas Maxwell for The Mothership (Birmingham Repertory Theatre)

2008 David Greig for Yellow Moon (TAG)

2008 Fin Kennedy (runner-up) for Locked In (Half Moon Theatre Company)

2007 Tim Crouch for Shopping for Shoes (National Theatre Education Department)

2007 Deborah Gearing (runner-up) for Burn (Shell Connections)

2006 Neil Duffield for The Lost Warrior (Dukes Theatre, Lancaster)

2005 Abi Bown for Hey There Boy with the Bebop (Polka Theatre)

2004 Charles Way for Red Red Shoes (Unicorn Theatre)

2003 Phil Porter for Smashed Eggs (Pentabus Theatre)

2002 Brendan Murray for Eliza’s House (Royal Exchange)

2001 Mike Kenny for Stepping Stones (Interplay)

*funded by Arts Council England 2001-2007

Application Form available form:

http://www.theatre-centre.co.uk/index.php?pid=21

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• the care, welfare and support of children (including education);
• the promotion of health, welfare and the advancement of medical services;
• the relief of poverty, indigence and distress;
• the care, welfare and support of the aged, infirm, handicapped and disabled; and
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The Foundation will also consider granting a small number of substantial capital donations for worthy causes that fall within its priority areas. Further details are available from Diane Morgan on 020 7383 5111.

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The aims of the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation are broad, although particular emphasis is placed on causes that support the following areas:
• the care, welfare and support of children (including education);
• the promotion of health, welfare and the advancement of medical services;
• the relief of poverty, indigence and distress;
• the care, welfare and support of the aged, infirm, handicapped and disabled; and
• the support of the arts.

The Foundation will also consider granting a small number of substantial capital donations for worthy causes that fall within its priority areas. Further details are available from Diane Morgan on 020 7383 5111.