Papatango Theatre Company
@papatangotc.bsky.social
Olivier Award-winning makers of new writing. We find, develop and launch new playwrights. All you need is a story.
https://papatango.co.uk/
New Writing Prize 2026: https://prize.papatango.co.uk/
Playwrights' Studio: https://papatango.co.uk/studio/
https://papatango.co.uk/
New Writing Prize 2026: https://prize.papatango.co.uk/
Playwrights' Studio: https://papatango.co.uk/studio/
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We're delighted to reveal a new producing partnership with @pentabustheatre.bsky.social, beginning this autumn with the stage premiere of The Silence and The Noise by @tomorrowpowell.bsky.social
Photography: Rich Lakos
Artwork: Rebecca Pitt
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Photography: Rich Lakos
Artwork: Rebecca Pitt
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Questions about playwriting and theatre? Talk to us! Join us in the #PapatangoStudio for free 1-2-1 online chats between 10am and 12pm on Thursday 24 September.
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September 18, 2026 at 11:42 AM
Questions about playwriting and theatre? Talk to us! Join us in the #PapatangoStudio for free 1-2-1 online chats between 10am and 12pm on Thursday 24 September.
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Congratulations to Ash Hunter! Ash has been nominated for Best Supporting Performance in a Musical or Play at this year’s UK Theatre Awards for his performance in The Meat Kings! (Inc.) of Brooklyn Heights, and it’s so well deserved. We're delighted to see his work recognised in this way. #UKTA
September 17, 2026 at 1:58 PM
Congratulations to Ash Hunter! Ash has been nominated for Best Supporting Performance in a Musical or Play at this year’s UK Theatre Awards for his performance in The Meat Kings! (Inc.) of Brooklyn Heights, and it’s so well deserved. We're delighted to see his work recognised in this way. #UKTA
Questions about playwriting and theatre? Talk to us! Join us in the #PapatangoStudio for free 1-2-1 online chats between 10am and 12pm on Thursday 10 September.
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September 9, 2026 at 10:46 AM
Questions about playwriting and theatre? Talk to us! Join us in the #PapatangoStudio for free 1-2-1 online chats between 10am and 12pm on Thursday 10 September.
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Questions about playwriting and theatre? Talk to us! Join us in the #PapatangoStudio for free 1-2-1 online chats between 10am and 12pm on Thursday 10 September.
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September 3, 2026 at 5:47 PM
Questions about playwriting and theatre? Talk to us! Join us in the #PapatangoStudio for free 1-2-1 online chats between 10am and 12pm on Thursday 10 September.
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Tickets are now on sale for The Silence and The Noise at the Minerva Theatre, Chichester!
Winner of the 2021 #PapatangoPrize, @tomorrowpowell.bsky.social 's play receives its stage premiere in a co-production with @pentabustheatre.bsky.social.
🎟️ https://papatango.co.uk/the-silence-and-the-n
Winner of the 2021 #PapatangoPrize, @tomorrowpowell.bsky.social 's play receives its stage premiere in a co-production with @pentabustheatre.bsky.social.
🎟️ https://papatango.co.uk/the-silence-and-the-n
September 1, 2026 at 5:58 PM
Tickets are now on sale for The Silence and The Noise at the Minerva Theatre, Chichester!
Winner of the 2021 #PapatangoPrize, @tomorrowpowell.bsky.social 's play receives its stage premiere in a co-production with @pentabustheatre.bsky.social.
🎟️ https://papatango.co.uk/the-silence-and-the-n
Winner of the 2021 #PapatangoPrize, @tomorrowpowell.bsky.social 's play receives its stage premiere in a co-production with @pentabustheatre.bsky.social.
🎟️ https://papatango.co.uk/the-silence-and-the-n
Questions about playwriting and theatre? Talk to us! Join us in the #PapatangoStudio for free 1-2-1 online chats between 10am and 12pm on Thursday 20 August.
Log in here: 👉https://papatango.co.uk/studio/opportunities/
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August 19, 2026 at 9:18 AM
Questions about playwriting and theatre? Talk to us! Join us in the #PapatangoStudio for free 1-2-1 online chats between 10am and 12pm on Thursday 20 August.
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Looking for a chance to connect with other playwrights this summer? Join Chris Foxon for an informal check-in! With the Edinburgh Festivals in full tilt, it's a chance to exchange hot tips and industry info - but everyone's welcome.
🗓 Tuesday 18 August
⏰ 5pm - 6pm
👉 https://papatango.co.uk/studio/
🗓 Tuesday 18 August
⏰ 5pm - 6pm
👉 https://papatango.co.uk/studio/
August 17, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Looking for a chance to connect with other playwrights this summer? Join Chris Foxon for an informal check-in! With the Edinburgh Festivals in full tilt, it's a chance to exchange hot tips and industry info - but everyone's welcome.
🗓 Tuesday 18 August
⏰ 5pm - 6pm
👉 https://papatango.co.uk/studio/
🗓 Tuesday 18 August
⏰ 5pm - 6pm
👉 https://papatango.co.uk/studio/
Questions about playwriting and theatre? Talk to us! Join us in the #PapatangoStudio for free 1-2-1 online chats between 10am and 12pm on Thursday 20 August.
Log in here: 👉https://papatango.co.uk/studio/opportunities/
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Log in here: 👉https://papatango.co.uk/studio/opportunities/
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August 13, 2026 at 10:14 AM
Questions about playwriting and theatre? Talk to us! Join us in the #PapatangoStudio for free 1-2-1 online chats between 10am and 12pm on Thursday 20 August.
Log in here: 👉https://papatango.co.uk/studio/opportunities/
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Looking for a chance to connect with other playwrights this summer? Join Chris Foxon for an informal check-in! With the Edinburgh Festivals in full tilt, it's a chance to exchange hot tips and industry info - but everyone's welcome.
🗓 Tuesday 18 August
⏰ 5pm - 6pm
👉 https://papatango.co.uk/studio/
🗓 Tuesday 18 August
⏰ 5pm - 6pm
👉 https://papatango.co.uk/studio/
August 11, 2026 at 10:20 AM
Looking for a chance to connect with other playwrights this summer? Join Chris Foxon for an informal check-in! With the Edinburgh Festivals in full tilt, it's a chance to exchange hot tips and industry info - but everyone's welcome.
🗓 Tuesday 18 August
⏰ 5pm - 6pm
👉 https://papatango.co.uk/studio/
🗓 Tuesday 18 August
⏰ 5pm - 6pm
👉 https://papatango.co.uk/studio/
Tickets are now on sale for The Silence and The Noise at the Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury.
Winner of the 2021 #PapatangoPrize, @tomorrowpowell.bsky.social 's play receives its stage premiere in a co-production with @pentabustheatre.bsky.social.
🎟️ https://papatango.co.uk/the-silence-and-the-noise/
Winner of the 2021 #PapatangoPrize, @tomorrowpowell.bsky.social 's play receives its stage premiere in a co-production with @pentabustheatre.bsky.social.
🎟️ https://papatango.co.uk/the-silence-and-the-noise/
August 3, 2026 at 10:50 AM
Tickets are now on sale for The Silence and The Noise at the Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury.
Winner of the 2021 #PapatangoPrize, @tomorrowpowell.bsky.social 's play receives its stage premiere in a co-production with @pentabustheatre.bsky.social.
🎟️ https://papatango.co.uk/the-silence-and-the-noise/
Winner of the 2021 #PapatangoPrize, @tomorrowpowell.bsky.social 's play receives its stage premiere in a co-production with @pentabustheatre.bsky.social.
🎟️ https://papatango.co.uk/the-silence-and-the-noise/
Questions about playwriting and theatre? Talk to us! Join us in the #PapatangoStudio for free 1-2-1 online chats between 10am and 12pm on Thursday 30 July.
Log in here: 👉https://papatango.co.uk/studio/opportunities/
#Theatre #Playwriting #Playwrights #TheatreCommunity
Log in here: 👉https://papatango.co.uk/studio/opportunities/
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July 29, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Questions about playwriting and theatre? Talk to us! Join us in the #PapatangoStudio for free 1-2-1 online chats between 10am and 12pm on Thursday 30 July.
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We've published a guest article, reflecting on this year's Young Playwrights' Award Showcase.
Sophie Winch explores why programmes like GoWrite are so important - not just for the young people taking part, but for the future of British theatre.
Read the full article:
http://bit.ly/4vYckTw
Sophie Winch explores why programmes like GoWrite are so important - not just for the young people taking part, but for the future of British theatre.
Read the full article:
http://bit.ly/4vYckTw
July 28, 2026 at 10:30 AM
We've published a guest article, reflecting on this year's Young Playwrights' Award Showcase.
Sophie Winch explores why programmes like GoWrite are so important - not just for the young people taking part, but for the future of British theatre.
Read the full article:
http://bit.ly/4vYckTw
Sophie Winch explores why programmes like GoWrite are so important - not just for the young people taking part, but for the future of British theatre.
Read the full article:
http://bit.ly/4vYckTw
Questions about playwriting and theatre? Talk to us! Join us in the #PapatangoStudio for free 1-2-1 online chats between 10am and 12pm on Thursday 30 July.
Log in here: 👉https://papatango.co.uk/studio/opportunities/
#Theatre #Playwriting #Playwrights #TheatreCommunity
Log in here: 👉https://papatango.co.uk/studio/opportunities/
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July 23, 2026 at 9:48 AM
Questions about playwriting and theatre? Talk to us! Join us in the #PapatangoStudio for free 1-2-1 online chats between 10am and 12pm on Thursday 30 July.
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Playwriting is ‘so overlooked’ in arts education that existing opportunities are becoming ‘increasingly oversubscribed’, @papatangotc.bsky.social 's Chris Foxon has warned. 👇
Papatango boss: Playwriting is overlooked in arts programmes for young people
www.thestage.co.uk
July 17, 2026 at 6:47 PM
Playwriting is ‘so overlooked’ in arts education that existing opportunities are becoming ‘increasingly oversubscribed’, @papatangotc.bsky.social 's Chris Foxon has warned. 👇
Congratulations to the three winners of our 2026 Young Playwrights’ Award.
Huge thanks to Park Theatre for hosting, @nickhernbooks.bsky.social for providing prizes, and Josh Finan for hosting with such generosity and understanding of the significance of our work.
Photography: Vehbi Koca
Huge thanks to Park Theatre for hosting, @nickhernbooks.bsky.social for providing prizes, and Josh Finan for hosting with such generosity and understanding of the significance of our work.
Photography: Vehbi Koca
July 16, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Congratulations to the three winners of our 2026 Young Playwrights’ Award.
Huge thanks to Park Theatre for hosting, @nickhernbooks.bsky.social for providing prizes, and Josh Finan for hosting with such generosity and understanding of the significance of our work.
Photography: Vehbi Koca
Huge thanks to Park Theatre for hosting, @nickhernbooks.bsky.social for providing prizes, and Josh Finan for hosting with such generosity and understanding of the significance of our work.
Photography: Vehbi Koca
What a wonderful day we’ve had. Congratulations to the winners of the Papatango Young Playwrights’ Award!
The 2026 Papatango Young Playwrights’ Award (@papatangotc.bsky.social) has revealed its three joint winners in a ceremony at London’s Park Theatre.
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Papatango reveals three 2026 young playwright award winners
www.thestage.co.uk
July 15, 2026 at 6:18 PM
What a wonderful day we’ve had. Congratulations to the winners of the Papatango Young Playwrights’ Award!
Join Papatango Artistic Director George Turvey and Sherman Theatre Literary Manager Davina Moss for a free online conversation about how theatres discover, develop and champion new writing.
🗓 Wednesday 8th July
⏰ 6pm - 7pm
💻 Online & free
👉https://papatango.co.uk/studio/
#PapatangoStudio
🗓 Wednesday 8th July
⏰ 6pm - 7pm
💻 Online & free
👉https://papatango.co.uk/studio/
#PapatangoStudio
July 7, 2026 at 4:50 PM
Join Papatango Artistic Director George Turvey and Sherman Theatre Literary Manager Davina Moss for a free online conversation about how theatres discover, develop and champion new writing.
🗓 Wednesday 8th July
⏰ 6pm - 7pm
💻 Online & free
👉https://papatango.co.uk/studio/
#PapatangoStudio
🗓 Wednesday 8th July
⏰ 6pm - 7pm
💻 Online & free
👉https://papatango.co.uk/studio/
#PapatangoStudio
We're looking forward to the 2026 Papatango Young Playwrights' Award next Wednesday!
9 young writers from our award-winning #GoWrite programme will see their work showcased at Park Theatre London. We can't wait to celebrate the creativity of this talented group of young writers.
9 young writers from our award-winning #GoWrite programme will see their work showcased at Park Theatre London. We can't wait to celebrate the creativity of this talented group of young writers.
July 6, 2026 at 10:00 AM
We're looking forward to the 2026 Papatango Young Playwrights' Award next Wednesday!
9 young writers from our award-winning #GoWrite programme will see their work showcased at Park Theatre London. We can't wait to celebrate the creativity of this talented group of young writers.
9 young writers from our award-winning #GoWrite programme will see their work showcased at Park Theatre London. We can't wait to celebrate the creativity of this talented group of young writers.
So proud that our Artistic Director, George Turvey, has been shortlisted for the 2026 Established Dramaturg Award by Dramaturgs' Network.
They noted that George has made "one of the most exceptional and consistent contributions to new writing... shaping the playwriting ecology of this country."
They noted that George has made "one of the most exceptional and consistent contributions to new writing... shaping the playwriting ecology of this country."
July 3, 2026 at 4:41 PM
So proud that our Artistic Director, George Turvey, has been shortlisted for the 2026 Established Dramaturg Award by Dramaturgs' Network.
They noted that George has made "one of the most exceptional and consistent contributions to new writing... shaping the playwriting ecology of this country."
They noted that George has made "one of the most exceptional and consistent contributions to new writing... shaping the playwriting ecology of this country."
We're delighted to announce our second production with @pentabustheatre.bsky.social: Birdcatcher by 2023 Papatango Prize winner Laura Waldren, touring this autumn. Produced with Middle Child, it's a darkly comic new play about a teenage girl growing up inside a doomsday cult.
📷Niall McDiarmid
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📷Niall McDiarmid
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July 2, 2026 at 1:17 PM
We're delighted to announce our second production with @pentabustheatre.bsky.social: Birdcatcher by 2023 Papatango Prize winner Laura Waldren, touring this autumn. Produced with Middle Child, it's a darkly comic new play about a teenage girl growing up inside a doomsday cult.
📷Niall McDiarmid
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📷Niall McDiarmid
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We're delighted to reveal a new producing partnership with @pentabustheatre.bsky.social, beginning this autumn with the stage premiere of The Silence and The Noise by @tomorrowpowell.bsky.social
Photography: Rich Lakos
Artwork: Rebecca Pitt
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Photography: Rich Lakos
Artwork: Rebecca Pitt
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July 2, 2026 at 10:00 AM
We're delighted to reveal a new producing partnership with @pentabustheatre.bsky.social, beginning this autumn with the stage premiere of The Silence and The Noise by @tomorrowpowell.bsky.social
Photography: Rich Lakos
Artwork: Rebecca Pitt
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Photography: Rich Lakos
Artwork: Rebecca Pitt
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Questions about playwriting and theatre? Talk to us! Join us in the #PapatangoStudio for free 1-2-1 online chats between 10am and 12pm on Thursday 2 July.
Log in here: 👉https://papatango.co.uk/studio/opportunities/
#Theatre #Playwriting #Playwrights #TheatreCommunity
Log in here: 👉https://papatango.co.uk/studio/opportunities/
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July 1, 2026 at 8:04 AM
Questions about playwriting and theatre? Talk to us! Join us in the #PapatangoStudio for free 1-2-1 online chats between 10am and 12pm on Thursday 2 July.
Log in here: 👉https://papatango.co.uk/studio/opportunities/
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Join Papatango Artistic Director George Turvey and Sherman Theatre Literary Manager Davina Moss for a free online conversation about how theatres discover, develop and champion new writing.
🗓 Wednesday 8th July
⏰ 6pm - 7pm
💻 Online & free
👉https://papatango.co.uk/studio/
#PapatangoStudio
🗓 Wednesday 8th July
⏰ 6pm - 7pm
💻 Online & free
👉https://papatango.co.uk/studio/
#PapatangoStudio
June 30, 2026 at 9:50 AM
Join Papatango Artistic Director George Turvey and Sherman Theatre Literary Manager Davina Moss for a free online conversation about how theatres discover, develop and champion new writing.
🗓 Wednesday 8th July
⏰ 6pm - 7pm
💻 Online & free
👉https://papatango.co.uk/studio/
#PapatangoStudio
🗓 Wednesday 8th July
⏰ 6pm - 7pm
💻 Online & free
👉https://papatango.co.uk/studio/
#PapatangoStudio
Yesterday we had a reading of Maggie’s Children, a new play by Samuel Bailey, directed by Sally Cookson.
Maggie’s Children is Samuel's latest collaboration with Papatango, commissioned by us and made possible with support from the Genesis Foundation Prize.
Thanks to Bristol Old Vic for hosting.
Maggie’s Children is Samuel's latest collaboration with Papatango, commissioned by us and made possible with support from the Genesis Foundation Prize.
Thanks to Bristol Old Vic for hosting.
June 26, 2026 at 7:59 AM
Yesterday we had a reading of Maggie’s Children, a new play by Samuel Bailey, directed by Sally Cookson.
Maggie’s Children is Samuel's latest collaboration with Papatango, commissioned by us and made possible with support from the Genesis Foundation Prize.
Thanks to Bristol Old Vic for hosting.
Maggie’s Children is Samuel's latest collaboration with Papatango, commissioned by us and made possible with support from the Genesis Foundation Prize.
Thanks to Bristol Old Vic for hosting.
Questions about playwriting and theatre? Talk to us! Join us in the #PapatangoStudio for free 1-2-1 online chats between 10am and 12pm on Thursday 2 July.
Log in here: 👉https://papatango.co.uk/studio/opportunities/
#Theatre #Playwriting #Playwrights #TheatreCommunity
Log in here: 👉https://papatango.co.uk/studio/opportunities/
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June 24, 2026 at 2:26 PM
Questions about playwriting and theatre? Talk to us! Join us in the #PapatangoStudio for free 1-2-1 online chats between 10am and 12pm on Thursday 2 July.
Log in here: 👉https://papatango.co.uk/studio/opportunities/
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Log in here: 👉https://papatango.co.uk/studio/opportunities/
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