"He helped build a theatre made of 1,000 oak trees, open to the sun, the wind, and the rain, bobbing alongside the ebb and flow of the River Thames. He brought thousands of strangers together in this elemental imaginarium and he put his craft to work. Now is the time to remind ourselves of our human nature and remember the profound and positive contribution we can make on planet Earth."
"To enter, writers must submit un-produced full-length stage plays in the English language that address the climate and nature crisis. The themes are interpreted broadly, and include environmental changes as well as the social, political, and cultural response. Submissions will open in June and close on 1 September, with winners announced in the autumn."
Shakespeare's Globe has established its first climate playwriting prize for 2026, recognizing that Shakespeare's works frequently explored humanity's relationship with the natural world. The prize aims to harness storytellers and artists to drive societal change toward environmental restoration. The winning playwright receives £15,000 and support including rehearsal drafts with specialists and industry exposure. Submissions of un-produced full-length stage plays in English addressing climate and nature crises open in June and close September 1, with winners announced in autumn. Themes are interpreted broadly to include environmental changes and social, political, and cultural responses. The prize partners with theatres across the country to amplify the impact of climate-focused theatrical work.
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