Plays for children and young people can inspire both the audience and the writer. Through the International Playwriting Competition, Trinity Guildhall aims to encourage new writing in this field, recognising the very best with a prize package that not only includes £1,000, but also sees the winning plays published and distributed worldwide, and performed on the London stage. Maltese writers can now participate in this international competition through the Masquerade Theatre Arts School, the Trinity Guildhall Malta Centre for drama.

Apart from the first prize, there are also up to four ‘Highly Commended’ awards, with a cash prize of £500. Awards will also be given to The Most Promising Playwright under the age of 12 and the Most Promising Playwright under the age of 16.

The aim of the competition is to inspire a wide range of writers, first-timers as well as veterans, to express an idea, tell a story or allow their imaginations to take flight. It offers a range of possibilities, with the only major constriction being audience age (two categories: audiences under 12 and 12-16).

The competition is open to writers of any age, of any level of experience and from any country. All plays must be written in English.

For further information contact the Malta Centre – Drama on 2124 6619 / 7979 3737 or by email on [email protected]. You can also visit www.trinitycollege.co.uk.