The Shane and Cathryn Brennan Prize has been developed to discover and celebrate the best new scripts among Australian playwrights. This hugely generous prize was the brainchild of its benefactors Shane and Cathryn Brennan. With the closure of theatres and an absence of live production opportunities during the worst of the pandemic, this prize was created to give back to playwrights during a particularly tough time. Now that audiences are now able to enjoy live theatre again – we are honoured to give this fantastic prize a second iteration.
The Prize invites playwrights to submit unproduced plays across two categories:
- Stage
- Theatre for Young Audiences
The Prize caters to full and associate members. The most outstanding scripts across both categories will share in $60,000 in prize money, and their scripts will be made eligible for AWG's prestigious Pathways for Playwrights.
Entries for the 2024 Shane and Cathryn Brennan Prize have now closed. Thank you to all those who entered and the very best of luck with your entries.