NYT X Compass Collective Writer Commission Call Out

National Youth Theatre and Compass Collective are commissioning a writer to work with a company of young people aged 18-30, to tell a coming-of-age story as part of a festival of bold new writing, taking place at NYT between 7-26 July 2025.

The commissioned writer will collaborate with Compass Collective Associate Artist Eleanor Henderson, who will direct this work. The writer will receive a short play commission and rehearsal attendance fees, to develop and rehearse a work-in-development piece, working with a company of Compass Collective and NYT members. The process will culminate in up to 3 performances of the work-in-progress in NYT’s Workshop Theatre in July 2025.

For this opportunity, we are particularly keen to hear from a writer who:

• Has lived experience of being a refugee or the process of seeking asylum

• Has experience of leading a collaborative, responsive writing process and/or co-creation
• Is excited to work with a large mixed company of between 12-16 Compass Collective and NYT members

Though there is no set theme, we are interested in developing a coming-of-age story that weaves in the experience, and multiple cultural identities, of the members of the young company.

For more information, including how to apply and deadline dates, download document

Deadline: 10am Friday 14 March