Applications for Criterion New Writing 2027 are NOW CLOSED.

 

The application window for 2028 will open in September 2027.

 

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It is FREE to apply and take part. If you wish to apply, you will need to send a single document (file name = your name) by email to gregmosse@gmail.com, including:

 

- a writing CV, including the names of two referees

- a short statement of 200-250 words explaining why you would like to take part

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Travel expenses of up to £20 per session will be available on presentation of receipts.

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Each CNW group will welcome six writers to the stage of the Criterion Theatre, Piccadilly, for a sequence of six highly-focused story & script development sessions.

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NB - This program DOES NOT provide a platform for the editing / development of pre-existing scripts. It works best when focused on NEW WORKS, one from each of the six writers in the room, with the support of the CNW team.

 

Actors will be present in weeks 3, 4, 5 and 6. Now and then, we will welcome industry guests - directors, producers and so on. Sessions run from 12h00 to 14h30. As a guide, the 2027 dates for each of the three groups are:

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CNW 33

Tue 26 January

Tue 9 February

Tue 23 February

Tue 9 March

Tue 23 March

Tue 30 March

 

CNW 34

Tue 20 April

Tue 4 May

Tue 18 May

Tue 1 June

Tue 15 June

Tue 29 June

 

CNW 35

Tue 13 July

Tue 27 July

Tue 10 August

Wed 25 August – nb Weds

Tue 7 September