The Ōtepoti Theatre Lab Playwrights Programme pairs three new/emerging local playwrights with a dramaturg to support them in the development of a playscript. We match playwrights with the best possible dramaturg for them and their work.
The programme is a combination of individualised support and collaborative lab sessions. Along with working with their dramaturg, playwrights meet as a group (in line with Covid-alert regulations) for the orientation and table read sessions. Their third draft receives a workshop/rehearsal period with a professional director and actors, followed by a public reading, as well as opportunities to further develop and produce their work.
Ōtepoti Theatre Lab Playwrights Programme 2023
Congratulations to the successful programme writers for 2023, Alex Martyn, Cindy Diver and Patty Klinpibul! Public readings of their works will be presented on Monday 30th and Tuesday 31st October 2023.
The Playwrights Programme 2023 is made possible with support from our funders, programme partners and supporters: Creative New Zealand, Dunedin City Council, Dunedin Arts Festival, Playmarket, Inati Aotearoa, Theatreworks/InterACT, Better Creative and Dunedin UNESCO City of Literature. THANK YOU <3
