Playwriting

Behind the scenes at Sherman Cymru there's a team of people helping writers to develop their work and produce the very best new plays from Wales. Projects like ScriptSlam and our Young Writers' Course give people an opportunity to write for the stage for the first time, whilst more experienced writers can join our Advanced Writers’ Programme.

Throughout the year, our Literary Team is focused on discovering and nurturing new voices with a variety of writers’ courses, masterclasses and talks. Following the success of these in Cardiff, the programme has been extended across Wales as part of the exciting Spread the Word initiative.

For more information about how you can be involved with anyof these projects please contact:

Sian Summers - Literary Manager 029 2064 6984 
Sarah Bickerton - Literary Assistant 029 2064 6983 

Call for scripts

We are accepting ten minutes plays or excerpts for ScriptSlam on May 31st 2012. Five plays will be chosen, developed and performed script-in-hand by professional actors. After each play is performed a panel of industry experts – writers, actors and directors – will be on hand to offer their advice.

The audience will then get to vote for their favourite. The winning writer will then have the opportunity to work with Sherman Cymru’s Literary Team to develop their playwriting skills.

Deadline: Monday April 9th

If you would like to take part please send your work to: sarah.bickerton@shermancymru.co.uk or

Sarah Bickerton 
Literary Assistant
Sherman Cymru 
Senghennydd Road 
Cardiff CF24 4YE 

For more information please contact: sarah.bickerton@shermancymru.co.uk 02920 646 983