Welsh National Theatre has teamed with Bad Wolf (Industry, The Other Bennet Sister and His Dark Materials) to launch a new initiative championing “bold new voices and original storytelling” across Wales.
Announced at an event held at Wolf Studios Wales, the new Stage & Screen Writers’ Scheme will offer Welsh and Wales-based early to mid-career writers working across theatre and television the opportunity to receive a commission for an original new play from Welsh National Theatre, while simultaneously developing the television adaptation with Bad Wolf. Applications open Monday 1 June via the Screen Alliance Wales web site.
Jane Tranter, CEO and Co-Founder, Bad Wolf, joined Michael Sheen on stage at the event in conversation. She said: “Many of today’s most highly regarded television writers first found their voice in our theatres. We’re delighted to partner with Welsh National Theatre on this new initiative, which aims to discover, nurture and champion unknown and emerging Welsh writers whose work can resonate across both stage and screen. Together, we will develop an original piece that we hope audiences will soon experience both in theatres and on screen.”
Sharon Gilburd, Welsh National Theatre’s founding Chief Executive Officer said: “Over our first year, we’ve made huge strides in establishing a theatre from scratch. We have a tiny team and yet we’re working with giants of the sector and making work that belies our size. With limited resources but bucketloads of spirit, as founders we remain as committed as ever to creating an institution the nation can be proud of.
“We now begin production planning in earnest and seek partnerships to secure the funding to bring the 27/28 programme to the stage. As we mature, we’ll be now investing in people, infrastructure and expertise to build a sustainable organisation for the future.”
Jon Creamer
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