Play Submissions
Pitlochry Festival Theatre is dedicated to finding exciting new plays.
We are happy to receive and consider unsolicited scripts from anyone writing in English, and we particularly welcome plays by Scottish, regional, and underrepresented voices at all stages of their careers.
Whether you’re submitting a new play, a piece seeking further development, or a script looking for a longer life on stage, please review the guidelines below to ensure your work aligns with our process and artistic vision.
Submission Criteria:
- Scripts must be original works of drama, written for the stage.
- We accept full-length plays and one-act plays.
- We particularly encourage submissions that resonate with our artistic vision and reflect diverse perspectives, Scottish culture, or contemporary societal themes.
- We only accept plays during specific Submission Windows.
- Only one submission per playwright per submission window.
Timeframes
Scripts can only be submitted during the designated submission periods. Please check back here for the next submission timeframe.
Submissions are currently closed, the next Submission Window is 5 January to 3 April 2026.
How to Submit
- Submissions should be sent electronically to via email with the subject
line: “Script Submission – [Title of Play]” - Include a cover letter (no more than one page) introducing yourself and your work.
- Attach your script as a PDF file, ensuring it is clearly formatted and paginated.
Submissions are currently closed, the next Submission Window is 5 January to 3 April 2026.
Programming at Pitlochry Festival Theatre:
When selecting work for production, we consider plays that can be staged in the following spaces:
• Main Auditorium (seats 538)
• Studio Theatre (seats 172)
• Outdoor Amphitheatre (seats 120)
• Explorers Garden Space (for site-specific or promenade performances)
We seek work that is innovative, engaging, and suited to the unique possibilities of our performance spaces.
Our primary focus is on fully staged productions. While we accept one-act plays, we prioritise scripts suitable for full production in our Main Auditorium or Studio Theatre.
Development & Support Opportunities:
We are committed to supporting playwrights in developing new work through:
• The Writers ’Room – A space for playwrights to develop ideas with mentorship and peer support.
• Rehearsal Space – Opportunities for writers to workshop scripts with actors and directors.
• Artist in Residence Scheme – Longer-term development support for selected playwrights.
If your play isn’t ready for programming or you are a first-time playwright and you would like feedback, Playwrights’ Studio Scotland offers a National Play Reading Service year-round.