BBC World Service International Radio Playwriting Competition

Deadline 31 January

Description

The 2013 BBC World Service International Radio Playwriting Competition is open for entries.

In partnership with the British Council and Commonwealth Writers , the competition offers a unique opportunity for writers from all around the globe to use the immense power of radio drama to tell the stories that matter to a world audience.

Guidelines

The playwriting competition welcomes scripts from anyone outside the UK, whether established or new writers. The dramas need to be 53 minutes long, but can be on any subject.

To submit a script is free.

Candidates must also include a synopsis of no more than 400 words, and a completed entry form.

Social media users can join the conversation on Twitter at #bbcplay.

Send your play, synopsis and entry form either to your local British Council Office or

by post to:
International Playwriting Competition 2013
BBC Radio Drama
Room 6015
Broadcasting House
Portland Place
London W1A 1AA
United Kingdom

by email to:
radioplay@bbc.co.uk

Please note that we are unable to enter into any correspondence, but all information regarding the International Playwriting Competition may be found here on our website.

Prize

English as a First Language Winner
£2000 sterling will be given for the overall winning playwright of the best play written with English as a first language and a trip to London to see the play being recorded for broadcast on the BBC World Service and to attend a prize-giving evening.

English as a Second Language Winner
£2000 sterling will be given for the overall winning playwright of the best play written with English as a second language and a trip to London to see the play being recorded for broadcast on the BBC World Service and to attend a prize-giving evening.

More

For more information and details on the publisher as well as full guidelines, please visit
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0043kb2/profiles/rules-how-to-enter