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The Victoria Wood Playwriting Prize for Comedy- Birmingham Repertory Theatre

Situated in the city’s heart, Birmingham’s Repertory Theatre is a world-class institution producing inclusive, exciting, and exceptional content.

In partnership with the Victoria Wood Foundation, the Rep is facilitating the UK’s only playwriting competition dedicated to the art of Comedy. Submitted Scripts must be full-length (upwards of 70 minutes), contain more than one act and utilise comedy (Verbal and visual in script/or staging) as the driving force of action in the play. The successful playwright will receive a commission fee of £10,000 and an additional £15,000 prize money. 

AMIRA ISMAIL

Board Director

Amira is currently the Regional Programme Manager at the Ernst & Young (EY) Foundation. With a BA in History and an MA in International Relations from the University of Birmingham, Amira brings a rich background in youth engagement and empowerment.

Her dedication shines through her work with funders like the Esmée Fairbairn Foundation and her volunteer efforts with Chatham House, where she connects young people with key policymakers in international affairs.

Amira has also previously been a part of the programme We Don’t Settle emerged from, Don’t Settle, under Beatfreeks. She is deeply committed to creating safe spaces for young people to celebrate their lived experiences.