Kali’s free writing programme for aspiring female and nb playwrights of South Asian descent
Discovery is Kali’s free writing programme for aspiring playwrights in collaboration with leading national theatres.
In the past, we have worked with Hampstead Theatre, Theatre503, London Pleasance Theatre, Leeds Playhouse, Oldham Coliseum Birmingham Repertory Theatre and Leicester Curve.
Selected writers receive:
- 3 playwriting workshops led by leading female practitioners
- Dramaturgical support to develop their 10-page submission into a 20-minute play
- Rehearsal with actors and director
- Two public performances of a staged reading as part of a showcase for industry, friends and family
- A bursary towards travel expenses and childcare
Our next DISCOVERY programme will run from September 25 – March 26
Open to UK based women and nb writers of South Asian descent* who are eligible to live and work in the UK
Writers must be able to get to one of our partner venues. (A small bursary is available to help with travel expenses)
Writers must be 18+
No previous writing experience is necessary. This opportunity is for writers who have never had a full length play professionally produced.
The Discovery Programme is led by Kali’s Artistic Director Helena Bell
*At least one parent must be descended from the diasporas of the Indian Subcontinent
Find out more about our 2018/2019 programme here: