Dramaturgs' Network
@dramaturgsnetwork.bsky.social
Supporting dramaturgs, theatre artists & researchers since 2001
Awards π Events π Workshops π§ Research π
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Awards π Events π Workshops π§ Research π
Join the network: https://tinyurl.com/2c33ax36
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The Established Dramaturg Award 2026 is now open for nominations π
Do you know a dramaturg whose insight, rigour and generosity has made a real impact? This is your chance to recognise them.
Nominate now π tinyurl.com/4wkk2zwz
Do you know a dramaturg whose insight, rigour and generosity has made a real impact? This is your chance to recognise them.
Nominate now π tinyurl.com/4wkk2zwz
UPCOMING WORKSHOP:
Listening, Shaping, Asking: Supporting Writers.
How can dramaturgs most effectively support writers in developing new plays?
ποΈ Thu 19 Feb
β±οΈ 18:30β20:30 GMT
π Online
ποΈ Free to dβn members | Β£5βΒ£15 non-members
π Book: lnkd.in/eyPv628w
#dramaturgy #theatre #newwriting
Listening, Shaping, Asking: Supporting Writers.
How can dramaturgs most effectively support writers in developing new plays?
ποΈ Thu 19 Feb
β±οΈ 18:30β20:30 GMT
π Online
ποΈ Free to dβn members | Β£5βΒ£15 non-members
π Book: lnkd.in/eyPv628w
#dramaturgy #theatre #newwriting
February 4, 2026 at 12:20 PM
UPCOMING WORKSHOP:
Listening, Shaping, Asking: Supporting Writers.
How can dramaturgs most effectively support writers in developing new plays?
ποΈ Thu 19 Feb
β±οΈ 18:30β20:30 GMT
π Online
ποΈ Free to dβn members | Β£5βΒ£15 non-members
π Book: lnkd.in/eyPv628w
#dramaturgy #theatre #newwriting
Listening, Shaping, Asking: Supporting Writers.
How can dramaturgs most effectively support writers in developing new plays?
ποΈ Thu 19 Feb
β±οΈ 18:30β20:30 GMT
π Online
ποΈ Free to dβn members | Β£5βΒ£15 non-members
π Book: lnkd.in/eyPv628w
#dramaturgy #theatre #newwriting
EVENT: 25 Years of #Dramaturgy in the UK π‘π€
What can the last 25 years teach us about practising, valuing & imagining dramaturgy now and next?
Join an open long-table conversation marking 25 years of the Dramaturgsβ Network.
ποΈ Thu 5 March
β±οΈ 18:30
πUnicorn Theatre London
tinyurl.com/b8a7rzke
What can the last 25 years teach us about practising, valuing & imagining dramaturgy now and next?
Join an open long-table conversation marking 25 years of the Dramaturgsβ Network.
ποΈ Thu 5 March
β±οΈ 18:30
πUnicorn Theatre London
tinyurl.com/b8a7rzke
February 2, 2026 at 2:27 PM
EVENT: 25 Years of #Dramaturgy in the UK π‘π€
What can the last 25 years teach us about practising, valuing & imagining dramaturgy now and next?
Join an open long-table conversation marking 25 years of the Dramaturgsβ Network.
ποΈ Thu 5 March
β±οΈ 18:30
πUnicorn Theatre London
tinyurl.com/b8a7rzke
What can the last 25 years teach us about practising, valuing & imagining dramaturgy now and next?
Join an open long-table conversation marking 25 years of the Dramaturgsβ Network.
ποΈ Thu 5 March
β±οΈ 18:30
πUnicorn Theatre London
tinyurl.com/b8a7rzke
Find out more about the criteria and panellists: tinyurl.com/4wppn6e6
Last day to nominate: Friday 27 February 2026
Last day to nominate: Friday 27 February 2026
January 26, 2026 at 2:54 PM
Find out more about the criteria and panellists: tinyurl.com/4wppn6e6
Last day to nominate: Friday 27 February 2026
Last day to nominate: Friday 27 February 2026
The award recipient will:
π Be selected by an industry panel
π Receive Β£500
π Receive a complimentary annual submission to the Dramaturgsβ Network
π Be invited to a live award event in the spring
π Be selected by an industry panel
π Receive Β£500
π Receive a complimentary annual submission to the Dramaturgsβ Network
π Be invited to a live award event in the spring
January 26, 2026 at 2:54 PM
The award recipient will:
π Be selected by an industry panel
π Receive Β£500
π Receive a complimentary annual submission to the Dramaturgsβ Network
π Be invited to a live award event in the spring
π Be selected by an industry panel
π Receive Β£500
π Receive a complimentary annual submission to the Dramaturgsβ Network
π Be invited to a live award event in the spring
The Established Dramaturg Award 2026 is now open for nominations π
Do you know a dramaturg whose insight, rigour and generosity has made a real impact? This is your chance to recognise them.
Nominate now π tinyurl.com/4wkk2zwz
Do you know a dramaturg whose insight, rigour and generosity has made a real impact? This is your chance to recognise them.
Nominate now π tinyurl.com/4wkk2zwz
January 26, 2026 at 2:54 PM
The Established Dramaturg Award 2026 is now open for nominations π
Do you know a dramaturg whose insight, rigour and generosity has made a real impact? This is your chance to recognise them.
Nominate now π tinyurl.com/4wkk2zwz
Do you know a dramaturg whose insight, rigour and generosity has made a real impact? This is your chance to recognise them.
Nominate now π tinyurl.com/4wkk2zwz
Introducing our final panellist for the Established Dramaturgs Award 2026 judging panel
π FREY KWA-HAWKING
Frey is a dramaturg & theatre critic who writes for @exeuntmagazine.bsky.social, @thestage.co.uk & @whatsonstage.bsky.social
π Nominations open on 26 January
#uktheatre #dramaturgy #awards
π FREY KWA-HAWKING
Frey is a dramaturg & theatre critic who writes for @exeuntmagazine.bsky.social, @thestage.co.uk & @whatsonstage.bsky.social
π Nominations open on 26 January
#uktheatre #dramaturgy #awards
January 15, 2026 at 1:41 PM
Introducing our final panellist for the Established Dramaturgs Award 2026 judging panel
π FREY KWA-HAWKING
Frey is a dramaturg & theatre critic who writes for @exeuntmagazine.bsky.social, @thestage.co.uk & @whatsonstage.bsky.social
π Nominations open on 26 January
#uktheatre #dramaturgy #awards
π FREY KWA-HAWKING
Frey is a dramaturg & theatre critic who writes for @exeuntmagazine.bsky.social, @thestage.co.uk & @whatsonstage.bsky.social
π Nominations open on 26 January
#uktheatre #dramaturgy #awards
Introducing our third panelist for the Established Dramaturgs Award panel
π RΓJANE COLLARD-WALKER
RΓ©jane is Senior Dramaturg and former Deputy Head of New Work at The Royal Shakespeare Company.
π π Nominations open on Mon 26th Jan @ 12 noon
#theatre #uktheatre #dramaturgy #theatremaker #awards
π RΓJANE COLLARD-WALKER
RΓ©jane is Senior Dramaturg and former Deputy Head of New Work at The Royal Shakespeare Company.
π π Nominations open on Mon 26th Jan @ 12 noon
#theatre #uktheatre #dramaturgy #theatremaker #awards
January 13, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Introducing our third panelist for the Established Dramaturgs Award panel
π RΓJANE COLLARD-WALKER
RΓ©jane is Senior Dramaturg and former Deputy Head of New Work at The Royal Shakespeare Company.
π π Nominations open on Mon 26th Jan @ 12 noon
#theatre #uktheatre #dramaturgy #theatremaker #awards
π RΓJANE COLLARD-WALKER
RΓ©jane is Senior Dramaturg and former Deputy Head of New Work at The Royal Shakespeare Company.
π π Nominations open on Mon 26th Jan @ 12 noon
#theatre #uktheatre #dramaturgy #theatremaker #awards
We're excited to introduce our second panelist for the Established Dramaturgs Award 2026 judging panel...
π SUDHA BHUCHAR
π π Find out about Sudha's work here: www.bhucharboulevard.com
π π Nominations open on Mon 26 Jan @ 12 noon
#theatre #uktheatre #dramaturgy #theatremaker #awards
π SUDHA BHUCHAR
π π Find out about Sudha's work here: www.bhucharboulevard.com
π π Nominations open on Mon 26 Jan @ 12 noon
#theatre #uktheatre #dramaturgy #theatremaker #awards
January 10, 2026 at 3:48 PM
We're excited to introduce our second panelist for the Established Dramaturgs Award 2026 judging panel...
π SUDHA BHUCHAR
π π Find out about Sudha's work here: www.bhucharboulevard.com
π π Nominations open on Mon 26 Jan @ 12 noon
#theatre #uktheatre #dramaturgy #theatremaker #awards
π SUDHA BHUCHAR
π π Find out about Sudha's work here: www.bhucharboulevard.com
π π Nominations open on Mon 26 Jan @ 12 noon
#theatre #uktheatre #dramaturgy #theatremaker #awards
We're excited to introduce our first panelist for the Established Dramaturgs Award 2026 judging panel...
π ROBERT AWOSUSI
π π Find out about Robert's work here: robertawosusi.me
π π Nominations open on Mon 26 Jan @ 12 noon
#theatre #uktheatre #dramaturgy #theatremaker #awards
π ROBERT AWOSUSI
π π Find out about Robert's work here: robertawosusi.me
π π Nominations open on Mon 26 Jan @ 12 noon
#theatre #uktheatre #dramaturgy #theatremaker #awards
January 9, 2026 at 11:20 AM
We're excited to introduce our first panelist for the Established Dramaturgs Award 2026 judging panel...
π ROBERT AWOSUSI
π π Find out about Robert's work here: robertawosusi.me
π π Nominations open on Mon 26 Jan @ 12 noon
#theatre #uktheatre #dramaturgy #theatremaker #awards
π ROBERT AWOSUSI
π π Find out about Robert's work here: robertawosusi.me
π π Nominations open on Mon 26 Jan @ 12 noon
#theatre #uktheatre #dramaturgy #theatremaker #awards
We're excited to open nominations later this month for...
π The Established Dramaturg Award π
The winner will:
π Be selected by industry professionals
π Receive Β£500
π Be invited to participate in a live event
Nominations open: MONDAY 26 JANUARY @ 12 noon
www.dramaturgy.co.uk/copy-of-d-n-...
π The Established Dramaturg Award π
The winner will:
π Be selected by industry professionals
π Receive Β£500
π Be invited to participate in a live event
Nominations open: MONDAY 26 JANUARY @ 12 noon
www.dramaturgy.co.uk/copy-of-d-n-...
January 8, 2026 at 1:33 PM
We're excited to open nominations later this month for...
π The Established Dramaturg Award π
The winner will:
π Be selected by industry professionals
π Receive Β£500
π Be invited to participate in a live event
Nominations open: MONDAY 26 JANUARY @ 12 noon
www.dramaturgy.co.uk/copy-of-d-n-...
π The Established Dramaturg Award π
The winner will:
π Be selected by industry professionals
π Receive Β£500
π Be invited to participate in a live event
Nominations open: MONDAY 26 JANUARY @ 12 noon
www.dramaturgy.co.uk/copy-of-d-n-...
π Welcome your new Board Members π
Members elected new Board members: Bri Leung and Clodagh Chapman π
Bri is an interdisciplinary artist and dramaturg focused on visibility and inclusive practice, Clodagh is a dramaturg, writer and director building UK-wide connections.
www.dramaturgy.co.uk
Members elected new Board members: Bri Leung and Clodagh Chapman π
Bri is an interdisciplinary artist and dramaturg focused on visibility and inclusive practice, Clodagh is a dramaturg, writer and director building UK-wide connections.
www.dramaturgy.co.uk
December 22, 2025 at 11:50 AM
π Welcome your new Board Members π
Members elected new Board members: Bri Leung and Clodagh Chapman π
Bri is an interdisciplinary artist and dramaturg focused on visibility and inclusive practice, Clodagh is a dramaturg, writer and director building UK-wide connections.
www.dramaturgy.co.uk
Members elected new Board members: Bri Leung and Clodagh Chapman π
Bri is an interdisciplinary artist and dramaturg focused on visibility and inclusive practice, Clodagh is a dramaturg, writer and director building UK-wide connections.
www.dramaturgy.co.uk
π Prize announcement! π
Rosie Wyatt is the recipient of our 2025 Dissertation Prize for her MA thesis at Birkbeck, University of London.
Her research explores how dramaturgical intervention can challenge harmful βdisappeared womanβ tropes.
Congrats, Rosie! π
Read more: tinyurl.com/54ywavbr
Rosie Wyatt is the recipient of our 2025 Dissertation Prize for her MA thesis at Birkbeck, University of London.
Her research explores how dramaturgical intervention can challenge harmful βdisappeared womanβ tropes.
Congrats, Rosie! π
Read more: tinyurl.com/54ywavbr
December 15, 2025 at 12:46 PM
π Prize announcement! π
Rosie Wyatt is the recipient of our 2025 Dissertation Prize for her MA thesis at Birkbeck, University of London.
Her research explores how dramaturgical intervention can challenge harmful βdisappeared womanβ tropes.
Congrats, Rosie! π
Read more: tinyurl.com/54ywavbr
Rosie Wyatt is the recipient of our 2025 Dissertation Prize for her MA thesis at Birkbeck, University of London.
Her research explores how dramaturgical intervention can challenge harmful βdisappeared womanβ tropes.
Congrats, Rosie! π
Read more: tinyurl.com/54ywavbr
π¨ Save Goldsmiths Dramaturgy MA π¨
Goldsmith's has suspended applications to its Dramaturgy MA, putting this field-shaping course at risk.
βοΈ David Lane - Head of Drama Writing at BOVTS - urges you to sign open letter by 15 Dec + share widely.
Letter goes to leadership 16 Dec. tinyurl.com/hnvy794z
Goldsmith's has suspended applications to its Dramaturgy MA, putting this field-shaping course at risk.
βοΈ David Lane - Head of Drama Writing at BOVTS - urges you to sign open letter by 15 Dec + share widely.
Letter goes to leadership 16 Dec. tinyurl.com/hnvy794z
December 10, 2025 at 11:54 AM
π¨ Save Goldsmiths Dramaturgy MA π¨
Goldsmith's has suspended applications to its Dramaturgy MA, putting this field-shaping course at risk.
βοΈ David Lane - Head of Drama Writing at BOVTS - urges you to sign open letter by 15 Dec + share widely.
Letter goes to leadership 16 Dec. tinyurl.com/hnvy794z
Goldsmith's has suspended applications to its Dramaturgy MA, putting this field-shaping course at risk.
βοΈ David Lane - Head of Drama Writing at BOVTS - urges you to sign open letter by 15 Dec + share widely.
Letter goes to leadership 16 Dec. tinyurl.com/hnvy794z
Remembering Tom Stoppard | 1937-2025
Read our latest blog about the crucial role the late playwright had in shaping the Dramaturgs' Network.
tinyurl.com/4redkh72
Read our latest blog about the crucial role the late playwright had in shaping the Dramaturgs' Network.
tinyurl.com/4redkh72
Remembering Tom Stoppard (3 July 1937- 29 November 2025)
In light ofΒ the recent newsΒ of Tom Stoppardβs passing at the age of eighty-eight, the Dramaturgsβ Network wishes to express our gratitude to the late playwright for his generous support over the years...
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December 1, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Remembering Tom Stoppard | 1937-2025
Read our latest blog about the crucial role the late playwright had in shaping the Dramaturgs' Network.
tinyurl.com/4redkh72
Read our latest blog about the crucial role the late playwright had in shaping the Dramaturgs' Network.
tinyurl.com/4redkh72
And special thanks to the Unicorn Theatre for hosting us, and Sam Pritchard, Dr Margharita Laera and Charmaine Wombwell for their provocations to steer and prompt our discussion!
December 5, 2024 at 3:45 PM
And special thanks to the Unicorn Theatre for hosting us, and Sam Pritchard, Dr Margharita Laera and Charmaine Wombwell for their provocations to steer and prompt our discussion!
A big thanks to everyone who came to our inaugural d'n Fellowship event last week, celebrating our winner Flo Dessau! Our long table discussion around dramaturgies of translation was fantastically attended and we came away with much to think about. Thanks @nickhernbooks.bsky.social for sponsoring!
December 5, 2024 at 3:43 PM
A big thanks to everyone who came to our inaugural d'n Fellowship event last week, celebrating our winner Flo Dessau! Our long table discussion around dramaturgies of translation was fantastically attended and we came away with much to think about. Thanks @nickhernbooks.bsky.social for sponsoring!
Hello! We've joined Bluesky. Here to connect with dramaturgs, writers, directors, actors, techies, designers, academics alike - it's a broad church and we're all involved in the work of dramaturgy. More information about the dramaturgs' network here! dramaturgy.co.uk/
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December 4, 2024 at 2:49 PM
Hello! We've joined Bluesky. Here to connect with dramaturgs, writers, directors, actors, techies, designers, academics alike - it's a broad church and we're all involved in the work of dramaturgy. More information about the dramaturgs' network here! dramaturgy.co.uk/