Playwright’s Cove 2026: From Page to Stage!

Submit your event TheatreMusicDanceLiterary ArtsFilmVisual ArtsTalk/WorkshopFestivalOpen Call ZabbalangBackstageThoughts Select month January 2027 December 2026 November 2026 October 2026 September 2026 August 2026 July 2026 June 2026 May 2026 April 2026 March 2026 February 2026 Special features: #SIFA2026 Theatre, Talk/Workshop, Open Call Playwright’s Cove 2026: From Page to Stage! Organised by: The Necessary Stage Date: 13 Mar 2026 Venue: The Necessary Stage Website: bit.ly/PC2026-appform Contact: [email protected] Admission: course fee of SGD 500 Buy/Register Synopsis: Calling all literary writers! Have you always wanted, but never got the chance, to write a play? Ever wondered if your poems, short stories, or graphic novels might translate as a theatre production? Join The Necessary Stage's Playwright's Cove 2026: From Page to Stage! In this special edition of Playwright's Cove, four literary writers across all genres will go through a rigorous playwriting workshop from June to November 2026, where you will learn more about character, dialogue, structure and narrative. Each writer will write a brand-new play adapted from your chosen literary text. At the end of the programme, the participants' plays will be given a public reading by professional actors. This iteration of The Necessary Stage's highly successful Playwright's Cove will see Resident Playwright and Cultural Medallion recipient Haresh Sharma leading and mentoring a small group of literary artists. We believe such a cross-genre collaboration promises to create exciting theatrical explorations, and we are excited to have you join us on this journey! Requirements 1. Submit a statement of intent a. Why you would like to participate in Playwright's Cove 2026 b. What book /story/text you would like to adapt into a play, and why 2. Bio 3. Sample/s of writing: (about 10 pages) a. Some scenes or a short play OR b. The text you would like to adapt Interested writers can view the full schedule of the workshops and showcase by accessing the application form at bit.ly/PC2026-appform. Do note that you will need to sign in to your Google account to access the form and upload the documents required as part of your application. Playwrights' Cove 2026: From Page to Stage is an inclusive workshop! If you have specific accessibility needs or have any enquiries pertaining to the series, please drop us an email at [email protected].‍ Do note that submissions of interest should reach us by Friday 13 March 2026, 1200hrs Singapore time. Do note that late and/or incomplete submissions will not be entertained. UPCOMING EVENTS Arts & Community Facilitator Programme Talk/Workshop 18 Oct 2026 Rites of Us Festival 2026 Theatre, Music, Talk/Workshop, Festival 31 Oct - 1 Nov 2026 Open Call for Land·Ecological Art on Eulsukdo, Busan (South Korea) Open Call 2 - 22 Nov 2026 Life on Land's Edge | Singapore Music 22 Oct 2026 Arts Republic is a platform to propel local independent arts into mainstream community. We strive to promote local artists to the forefront of the Singapore arts scene. Through which, we hope to allow for the sublimation of a collective cultural identity. About Us Advertise Contact Us Arts Venues Terms of Use Privacy Notice Copyright © 2026 Arts Republic. All rights reserved.