Talawa // Black Joy Seed Commissions

09 Sep 2024

Supporting the development of new work by Black writers in Merseyside. 

As part of the Black Joy season, Talawa and Liverpool Everyman & Playhouse are offering seed commissions for two writers of African or Caribbean heritage to develop a new play, showcase work and build networks with the creative community in Liverpool. 

The offer 

- 2 x £1,250 seed commission 
- dramaturgical support to develop your idea 
- rehearsed reading at the Liverpool Playhouse Studio for invited audience 
- networking events with Liverpool Everyman & Playhouse, Talawa and an invited group of local Global Majority artists 
- invitations to in-house Everyman & Playhouse productions. 

The ask 

We’re looking for writers who: 
- have a new idea (or early work in progress) that they want to develop 
- live in Liverpool City Region, and are exploring themes and topics that speak to our communities here
- would be supported in their artistic development by this opportunity. 

The timeline 

- Applications closed on Friday 4 October
- All applicants will be invited to a networking event with team members from Talawa and Liverpool Everyman & Playhouse, and to see Play On! at the Liverpool Playhouse (Wednesday 16 October). 
- Four people will be invited to discuss their application in more detail at interview (w/b 4 November). 
- Two people will receive a seed commission (decisions w/b 11 November). 
- Writing and from December to March, with rehearsed readings w/b 24 March. 

The application process 

Applications for the Black Joy Seed Commissions are now closed. 

If you have any questions about the application process, please email Tommo (New Works Associate, Liverpool Everyman & Playhouse): [email protected].