As most of you will know, the latest search has begun to find the newest
talent in radio playwrighting globally…

The successful collaboration between the BBC World Service and British
Council continues with the third of our joint young playwrighting
competitions. The websites are now live at www.britishcouncil.org/arts/ and
www.bbcworldservice.com/programs/.

GET INVOLVED! WE NEED YOU TO GET THE MESSAGE OUT TO ALL OF YOUR CONTACTS!
 — Entry forms, rules and tips are also downloadable from British Council
and BBC websites — www.britishcouncil.org/arts/ and
www.bbcworldservice.com/programs/ (we recommend that you photocopy the
forms if you have been sent some or download them and copy)
 —
An image is available for websites should you wish to flag the
competition up on your websites/in a e-bulletin — please email
imogen.carter@britishcouncil.org or cathy.gomez@britishcouncil.org
 — If offices need extra posters there are a couple still available (arts
officers should all have recieved some by now)

ESSENTIAL DETAILS ABOUT THE COMPETITION:
 — The main awards are for the best play by a writer with English as a
second language and best play by a writer with English as a first language
 — The main prizes are?2,500 sterling plus a trip to London to see their
play being recorded and to attend a prize giving evening
 — A short wave radio will be given to runners ups in the five geographical
regions
 — The competition is open to everyone except UK residents
 — The competition launches on 4th October 2002 and the closing date for
entries is 30 April 2003

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR OFFICES:
 — All staff with contact with the general public should be aware of the
competition — know the web addresses and ideally have additional entry
forms downloaded from the websites/photocopied
 — Posters should be displayed in prominent areas to catch the attention of
as many people as possible
 — If you send out email bulletins/updates to your contacts please include
info on the competition and the web address

We hope to see the entries flooding in!
Imogen

Imogen Carter
Information manager, Performing Arts
The British Council
11 Portland Place, London, W1B 1EJ
T: +44 (0)20  7389 3005
F: +44 (0)20  7389 3057
e: imogen.carter@britishcouncil.org