Responding to themes within Hollinghurst’s novel, Queer Reflections: Theatre & Memory is a short monologue/duologue stage writing competition for emerging LGBTQ+ playwrights. Writers are invited to explore queerness, theatre, and memory in a 10-12 minute monologue or duologue. Alan Hollinghurst will select the winning submission. It will receive a cash prize of £500 and script development mentorship from Green Carnation Company. The script will be produced as a short filmed stage performance and shared across Picador, Pan Macmillan, and Green Carnation’s channels.
“We are thrilled to be working with Picador to celebrate the paperback publication of ‘Our Evenings’ by Alan Hollinghurst. It’s a privilege to work with the godfather of UK Queer literature whilst fulfilling our mission to give new LGBTQ+ writers a voice and platform.”
Dan Ellis & Dan Jarvis, co-artistic directors of Green Carnation Company
“I am thrilled that we are collaborating with the Green Carnation Company on this prize. They are a fantastic company and an essential voice in theatre. The combination of Alan Hollinghurst, one of our greatest living writers, with a project that supports new and emerging voices, is a source of immense pleasure and pride for all of us at Picador.”
Mary Mount, Picador Publisher
How do I apply?
In order to apply, writers should email greencarnationsubmissions@gmail.com with the subject line: Queer Reflections. The deadline for entries is 5pm, Friday 11 April.
