Set up in 2019 by Popcorn Group, the Popcorn Writing Award celebrates fearless work which playfully and artistically questions and addresses current affairs, societal trends and contributes positively to public debate.

This year will mark the first year of a collaboration with BBC Writersroom.

The award champions brave and imaginative writing at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. It is the only award of its kind, awarding a prize fund of £6,000 to the writers directly, allowing them the financial space and time to write something new.

Each year Popcorn puts together a committee which select the winners from our shortlist to award the prizes. Notable past committee members include: Golden Globe winning Ruth Wilson, Tony winning Enda Walsh, Oscar winning Gonzalo Maza & BAFTA winning Wunmi Mosaku.

Set up in 2019 by Popcorn Group, the Popcorn Writing Award celebrates fearless work which playfully and artistically questions and addresses current affairs, societal trends and contributes positively to public debate.

ELIGIBILITY

All plays submitted will be considered provided they are:

1) A new piece of writing which has not had a significant run before the 2022 Edinburgh Fringe. We are deeming a significant run as no more than 7 performances or a play that was shown online.

2) A play that is being shown at one of the partnering venues: Assembly, Gilded Balloon, Pleasance, Summerhall, Traverse, Underbelly

HOW TO APPLY

If your show is part of Summerhall’s 2022 Fringe programme, please send your piece of new writing and a 50 word summary of your play to your respective venue with “Popcorn Writing Award 2022 // Title of Play // Writer’s Name // Venue Associated” in the subject heading. Submissions close 10am on 24th June 2022.