PLAYWRIGHTS

Submissions

How to submit

Chalk Line's Open Submissions now accepting entries from 23/05/2025 - 23/06/2025.

Last year we received 80 plays, which after being read by our team of readers, led to two pieces being commissioned for development - each receiving an ITC minimum commission payment.

These plays are: Wrinkled by George Bailey and How To Kill Your Darlings by Lucy Foster & Jon Barton.

We are now seeking two new plays to commission and develop in 2026.

Please send an email to chalklinetheatre@gmail.com.

We are a small team and will aim to send feedback to shortlisted writers, although the process could take a while.

Shortlisted writers will aim to be notified by the end of August.

We are looking for full length scripts from writers, which can be at any stage of development. Our process is looking for collaborative writers who would like to further develop their show with the Chalk Line team, eventually being staged by Sam Edmunds and Vikesh Godhwani.

We cannot accept plays which have already been premiered.

Although we are looking to select two plays for development, we are also looking to start relationships with new writers, so please send us your work even if it is in early stages.

We are keen to hear from writers from unrepresented backgrounds who are tackling important socio-political themes or issues within their work.

We have a strong interest in working with playwrights that are keen to experiment; creating work that is unconventional in form & structure.