Fifth Word
@FifthWord
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Award-winning touring theatre company specialising in new writing. https://t.co/3gCAhln9YM
East Midlands
Joined June 2009
Announcing LIBERATION SQUARES: a world premiere co-production by Fifth Word & @NottmPlayhouse in assoc with @BrxHouseTheatre. Next Spring, in Nottingham or on tour, see this sharp, funny, brilliant new play by TheatreUncut Award winner Sonali Bhattacharyya
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Applications are now open for @TheLondonLib Emerging Writers Programme 2025/26! Applications are free and close at 11am, Wednesday 26 February 2025. Find full details, guidelines, and FAQs here:
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Also part of our talented Playwrights Group is @OctaviaNyombi! Octavia is a performance artist from Leicester, with a First Class Drama Degree from De Montfort University. She is an Associate Lead Practitioner at @CurveLeicester & a Freelance Practitioner at @NottmPlayhouse...
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She is now writing her first long-form theatre play and is thrilled to be working with Fifth Word Theatre.
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We wanted to wish the team behind @Unicorn_Theatre's adaptation of Malorie Blackman's novel, Pig-Hearted Boy, good luck & well done as they conclude their previews! Adapted for the stage by @winsome_pinnock & directed by @TristanFAiduenu, get your tickets!
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Our other playwright in the spotlight this week is Sarah ‘Rain’ Kolawole. @saraarain is a playwright, spoken word artist, published poet & facilitator from Nottingham. She is currently a Graeae Beyond Artist associated with Derby Theatre & a @RebelSparksCIC Associate Artist.
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Another week, another spotlight on our Playwrights Group: @kaycobjay is a neurodiverse writer & actor from the East Midlands. His first full-length play 'Glass' was shortlisted for the @bruntwoodprize in 2019, longlisted for the @TheRSC's 37 Plays project in 2023...
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If you would like more information on the project and how take part, please visit Harry's website: or email Harry on: H.Mackrill4884@student.leedsbeckett.ac.uk
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Applications are now open for @TheLondonLib Emerging Writers Programme 2025/26! Applications are free and close at 11am, Wednesday 26 February 2025. Find full details, guidelines, and FAQs here:
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SPOTTED! The @IrishWritersCtr often shares some great opps for writers. Check them out here: #writersopps
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Congratulations to the team at @NottmPlayhouse, who are wonderful collaborators on many of our projects. Joint winners with the fantastic @OrangeTreeThtr for @TheStage's Theatre of the Year 2025, their win shows the dynamism and impact of regional theatre!
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We're also happy to have Ashleigh Cordery in our Fifth Word Playwrights Group. Ashleigh is from Worksop & has experience in writing stand up, sketch comedy & short form. She is very excited to grow her skills & create a long form, fully rounded script & meet the other writers!
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A HUGE congrats to our pals at the amazing @NottmPlayhouse - alongside the lovely team @OrangeTreeThtr!
🥳We are absolutely delighted to have been awarded Theatre of the Year 2025 in @TheStage Awards, alongside joint winners, the brilliant @OrangeTreeThtr. It means the world to have the hard work of our staff, creatives & freelancers recognised & to highlight the dynamism and impact of regional theatre.
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Actor, director, theatre maker & teacher...Ep 4 of our Lights Up podcast spotlights Ava Hunt! The podcast features interviews with leading East Mids female theatre makers, perfect for gaining industry insights. Eps on our site or your fav podcast platform:
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Congrats to the new @PentabusTheatre Associate Artists including one of our commissioned writers, Sophie Ellerby! We can't wait to see how they all champion rural theatre & support new talent. @KatieElinSalt
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