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Information from the Jewish Literary Foundation, who run the programme:
Through curated in-person sessions, structured writing deadlines and sustained peer feedback, the Jewish Playwrights Programme 2026/27 offers an intimate and supportive environment where writers can be bold and courageous with their work — learning as much from their peers as the lead facilitator. The diversity of the cohort, and each writer’s unique engagement with Jewish culture, will be central to the experience.
The autumn cohort for 26/27 will be led by Julia Pascal — award-winning playwright and director, author of 24 full-length stage plays, and the first woman to direct at the National Theatre.
Alongside Julia’s expert guidance, writers will receive guaranteed one-to-one dramaturgical feedback on their script, and will build connections with industry professionals and fellow writers. The programme culminates in a group industry day, where writers work hands-on with a leading director and professional actors to test extracts of their scripts and receive industry and peer feedback in the room.
The programme is free to take part in. All sessions take place in person in London (exact location to be confirmed), and participants must be able to attend all sessions. The application window for the autumn cohort will open on 1 July 2026 and close on 3 August 2026 at 17:00 BST.
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