Bringing something new to the table
The Playwright’s Laboratory presents filmed “industry readings” of new plays with the aim of securing more opportunities for playwrights.
We connect world-class theatre makers
A meeting place for a global theatre professionals who support, develop and programme new work.
Our network
TPL is a digital network designed to connect established organisations with outstanding new writing from around the world.
Through sharing filmed work-in-progress table readings of new plays with its members, TPL hopes to give producers the unique opportunity to engage with new work when it’s read by professional actors.
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TPL finds new plays to feature on the network through strategic partnerships with theatre organisations.
We work in association with our partners to support existing new writing initiatives and give them international exposure.
Some of our strategic partners include Papatango, Theatre Aquarius and AWPN.
Our Partners
Plays should be heard not read
Our members have access to a library of new play readings, showcasing new writing talent from around the world.
