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Supporting dramaturgs, theatre artists & researchers since 2001
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The Established Dramaturg Award 2026 is now open for nominations πŸ†

Do you know a dramaturg whose insight, rigour and generosity has made a real impact? This is your chance to recognise them.

Nominate now πŸ‘‰ tinyurl.com/4wkk2zwz
UPCOMING WORKSHOP:

Listening, Shaping, Asking: Supporting Writers.

How can dramaturgs most effectively support writers in developing new plays?

πŸ—“οΈ Thu 19 Feb
⏱️ 18:30–20:30 GMT
πŸ“ Online
🎟️ Free to d’n members | Β£5–£15 non-members
πŸ‘‰ Book: lnkd.in/eyPv628w

#dramaturgy #theatre #newwriting
February 4, 2026 at 12:20 PM
EVENT: 25 Years of #Dramaturgy in the UK πŸ’‘πŸ€”

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 Dramaturgs’ Network.

πŸ—“οΈ Thu 5 March
⏱️ 18:30
πŸ“Unicorn Theatre London
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February 2, 2026 at 2:27 PM
Find out more about the criteria and panellists: tinyurl.com/4wppn6e6

Last day to nominate: Friday 27 February 2026
January 26, 2026 at 2:54 PM
The award recipient will:

πŸ‘‰ Be selected by an industry panel
πŸ‘‰ Receive Β£500
πŸ‘‰ Receive a complimentary annual submission to the Dramaturgs’ Network
πŸ‘‰ Be invited to a live award event in the spring
January 26, 2026 at 2:54 PM
The Established Dramaturg Award 2026 is now open for nominations πŸ†

Do you know a dramaturg whose insight, rigour and generosity has made a real impact? This is your chance to recognise them.

Nominate now πŸ‘‰ tinyurl.com/4wkk2zwz
January 26, 2026 at 2:54 PM
Introducing our final panellist for the Established Dramaturgs Award 2026 judging panel

πŸ™Œ FREY KWA-HAWKING

Frey is a dramaturg & theatre critic who writes for @exeuntmagazine.bsky.social, @thestage.co.uk & @whatsonstage.bsky.social

πŸ† Nominations open on 26 January

#uktheatre #dramaturgy #awards
January 15, 2026 at 1:41 PM
Introducing our third panelist for the Established Dramaturgs Award panel

πŸ™Œ RΓ‰JANE COLLARD-WALKER

RΓ©jane is Senior Dramaturg and former Deputy Head of New Work at The Royal Shakespeare Company.

πŸ—“ πŸ† Nominations open on Mon 26th Jan @ 12 noon

#theatre #uktheatre #dramaturgy #theatremaker #awards
January 13, 2026 at 4:00 PM
We're excited to introduce our second panelist for the Established Dramaturgs Award 2026 judging panel...

πŸ™Œ SUDHA BHUCHAR

πŸ‘‰ πŸ”— Find out about Sudha's work here: www.bhucharboulevard.com

πŸ—“ πŸ† 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 first panelist for the Established Dramaturgs Award 2026 judging panel...

πŸ™Œ ROBERT AWOSUSI

πŸ‘‰ πŸ”— Find out about Robert's work here: robertawosusi.me

πŸ—“ πŸ† Nominations open on Mon 26 Jan @ 12 noon

#theatre #uktheatre #dramaturgy #theatremaker #awards
January 9, 2026 at 11:20 AM
We're excited to open nominations later this month for...

πŸ† The Established Dramaturg Award πŸ†

The winner will:
πŸ‘‰ Be selected by industry professionals
πŸ‘‰ Receive Β£500
πŸ‘‰ 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
πŸŽ‰ Welcome your new Board Members πŸŽ‰

Members elected new Board members: Bri Leung and Clodagh Chapman πŸŽ‰

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
πŸŽ‰ Prize announcement! πŸŽ‰

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 β€˜disappeared woman’ tropes.

Congrats, Rosie! πŸ‘

Read more: tinyurl.com/54ywavbr
December 15, 2025 at 12:46 PM
🚨 Save Goldsmiths Dramaturgy MA 🚨

Goldsmith's has suspended applications to its Dramaturgy MA, putting this field-shaping course at risk.

✍️ 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
Remembering Tom Stoppard | 1937-2025

Read our latest blog about the crucial role the late playwright had in shaping the Dramaturgs' Network.

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Remembering Tom Stoppard (3 July 1937- 29 November 2025)
In light ofΒ the recent newsΒ of Tom Stoppard’s passing at the age of eighty-eight, the Dramaturgs’ 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
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
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
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