Alpine Fellowship Theatre Prize 2026

About This Workshop

The Alpine Fellowship Theatre Prize 2026 invites playwrights worldwide to submit an original play responding to the theme 'Joy.' This prestigious international playwriting competition recognizes outstanding theatrical writing and awards significant cash prizes to the top entries. Open to playwrights aged 18 or above, the competition welcomes submissions in English with no minimum or maximum length requirement. Multiple entries are permitted (separate submission required for each). Use of AI or generative writing tools is strictly prohibited. Applicants must include a brief summary of their writing experience along with their submission.

Key Highlights

• Theme: 'Joy' — submit an original play responding to this theme
• First Prize: £3,000
• Second Prize: £1,000
• Third Prize: £1,000
• Open to playwrights aged 18 or above
• No minimum or maximum play length requirement
• Multiple entries permitted (separate submission for each)
• Entry fee: £10 per submission
• Deadline: 1 May 2026

Curriculum

• Original playwriting responding to the theme 'Joy'
• Entries must be written in English
• No length restrictions — freedom to explore your vision
• Include brief summary of writing experience with submission
• AI or generative writing tools not permitted
• Professional recognition through prestigious international competition