Fresh Ink: Hull Playwriting Festival

Fresh Ink is an annual theatre festival supporting writers from Hull to create and develop new plays in the city.

Inspired by “scratch” theatre nights, Fresh Ink will showcase early versions of new plays especially commissioned for the festival.

The inaugural 2024 edition featured script-in-hand performances, alongside writer workshops, industry talks and a keynote speech from David Byrne, artistic director of the Royal Court.

Applications are now open to writers with a meaningful connection to Hull to apply for one of seven new commissions to be performed at the 2025 festival.

Fresh Ink is produced by co-founders Middle Child and sponsored by co-founders Wykeland, with support from the J F Brignall Charitable Trust.

The 2024 festival was also supported Hull City Council, I Am Fund, Two Ridings Community Foundation, Hull and East Riding Charitable Trust, Hull Truck Theatre, the Warren Youth Project and the Garrick Charitable Trust.

How to Apply

Information about the different paid writing commissions and how to apply for them.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the writer application process for commissions at Fresh Ink.

Fresh Ink 2024

Read about the first edition, which took place in July 2024, including the six commissioned writers.

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