Phelim Donlon Playwright's Bursary & Residency 2025: Application Form
We would also be happy to accept video applications (no longer than 8 minutes) answering the questions outlined below. Please use wetransfer.com and email us a link to your video application on info@irishtheatreinstitute.ie. If you require additional support in completing this application form, please email or call us on: info@irishtheatreinstitute.ie or 01 6704906.
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Eligibility and Supporting Documents
Please name one full-length play (where you are a named writer) that has been programmed or produced by an established production company, theatre venue, festival, or independent producer. Please note this does not include work in progress showings or rehearsed readings.
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Please include play title, venue/festival/producer and year it was staged.
Please upload a CV outlining your recent experience with an emphasis on writing activities (max 2 A4 pages). If you have any issues you can send it to info@irishtheatreinstitute.ie
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Please upload a 20-page sample of your writing for theatre which you believe best represents your work to date. If you have any issues you can send it to info@irishtheatreinstitute.ie
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Acceptable file formats include Word and PDFs. Pages numbering in excess of 20 will not be read. Samples should be as recent as possible, must have had a staged production, and no more than 10 years old. Please submit single authored samples only, unless submitting as a writing partnership.
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Please upload production evidence of your previously staged writing sample. This could include a review, programme, poster/flyer, video link, image, or evidence of an award for your play.
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A maximum of 3 items will be accepted. Please note that evidence of staged/rehearsed readings and amateur productions will not be considered.
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Questions about you and the Phelim Donlon
A statement of your artistic intent and ambition as a playwright. We want to know about you and what excites you in your work. (400 words max)
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An outline of the new project you propose to work on during your Annaghmakerrig residency. (400 words max)
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How would receiving this award benefit you at this moment in your practice? (300 words max)
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We want to know a little bit about you! (Optional information)
Irish Theatre Institute is committed to equality and diversity. The next part of the form is optional. These questions are included in applications to ensure equality and diversity are central in our selection process for all of our call outs. Questions in this section are entirely optional and if you choose not to complete this section it will not impact your application.
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