Flo Saunders
6 March, 2025
News

Galloway Playwrights: Seize the stage in the Ambassador PEEL playwriting challenge 2025

The Ambassador PEEL Playwriting Challenge 2025 has arrived for playwrights in Galloway and across the UK, offering a remarkable opportunity to showcase new writing. A collaboration between Ambassador Cruise Line and PEEL Entertainment Group, the competition invites both emerging and established writers to submit their work.

Ambassador Cruise Line, PEEL Entertainment Group

The deadline for submissions is April 4th, 2025, with the winner receiving a £6,000 cash prize, a cruise for two, and the chance to have their work produced as part of the Theatre@Sea programme aboard Ambassador’s Ambience and Ambition ships.

The winning play will be staged in 2025, with full support to bring the writer’s vision to life. Plays must be under an hour and can explore any subject matter, giving writers creative freedom. With a distinguished judging panel, including Dr. Jessica Lazar, Nathan Queely Dennis, and Dr. Alison Norrington, this competition offers mentorship and exposure for playwrights.

Key Dates:

January 15th, 2025: Competition opens

April 4th, 2025: Deadline for submissions

June 6th, 2025: Shortlist announced

December 5th, 2025: Winner announced

Don’t miss your chance to be part of this national programme. Full competition details and entry requirements can be found at www.theatreatsea.com.