New female-led production company. Supporting emerging talent in the North through impactful storytelling.
With a commitment to supporting the growth of underrepresented talent and voices, we strive to instigate societal change through meaningful media.
We are proud to be part of the Northern arts powerhouse.
New female-led production company. Supporting emerging talent in the North through impactful storytelling.
With a commitment to supporting the growth of underrepresented talent and voices, we strive to instigate societal change through meaningful media.
We are proud to be part of the Northern arts powerhouse.
Current projects; what we are busy with at the moment
We are so excited to bring together an inspiring group of NHS nurses, director Chrissie Poulter and eight local actors for a workshop in Bradford this February.
Our team will be collaborating and playing with a new piece of fictional writing based on themes taken from nurses' testimonies. We are bursting to tell the stories of these incredible people, the sacrifices they make and the struggles they face to provide us all with care.
This work would not be possible without the support of The John Hodgson Theatre Research Trust to whom we are extremely grateful.
An Opportunity
We are so excited to bring together an inspiring group of NHS nurses, director Chrissie Poulter and eight local actors for a workshop in Bradford this February.
Our team will be collaborating and playing with a new piece of fictional writing based on themes taken from nurses' testimonies. We are bursting to tell the stories of these incredible people, the sacrifices they make and the struggles they face to provide us all with care.
This work would not be possible without the support of The John Hodgson Theatre Research Trust to whom we are extremely grateful.
Rise & Write
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A live workshop bringing new writing to life, in collaboration with Rise & Howl and Script Yorkshire.
Script Yorkshire are teaming up with Rise & Howl Collective to offer this great development opportunity for a winning writer; a live workshop to bring your words to life.
The prize: A rehearsal space in Leeds on May 9th, an experienced director, Paul Chewins, and a great cast waiting to help you shape your idea through collaboration and play.
To enter: submit 3 scenes for stage (maximum combined total 15 minutes) from one larger piece (doesn’t have to be written yet) and a synopsis of the story (< 400 words).
Maximum cast of 4 but numerous characters with multi-rolling accepted, minimum of two roles for female actors
(age 50+) but blind and creative character development encouraged.
Rise & Write; A live workshop bringing new writing to life, in collaboration with Rise & Howl and Script Yorkshire.
Script Yorkshire are teaming up with Rise & Howl Collective to offer this great development opportunity for a winning writer; a live workshop to bring your words to life.
The prize: rehearsal space in Leeds on May 9th, an experienced director, Paul Chewins, and a great cast waiting to help you shape your idea through collaboration and play.
To enter: submit 3 new scenes for stage (maximum total 15 mins) from one larger piece (doesn’t have to be written yet) and a synopsis of the story (< 400 words).
Maximum cast of 4 but multi-rolling accepted, minimum of two roles for female actors (age 50+) but blind and creative character development encouraged.
Email submission as a PDF to riseandhowl@gmail.com. Please put NAME: R&W in the subject line and copyright on the title page but do not put your name on the individual pages so we can maintain judging anonymity.
Submissions deadline: April 6th *
Winner announced: April 20th
To enter:
Please note:
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Entrants must be members of Script Yorkshire
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Writing must be new, not previously submitted or performed
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Panel of four judges, anonymised feedback will be provided on request only.
• * Competition may close early if sufficient entries.
What are our friends at Ilkley Playhouse up to?
The Shroud Maker
by Ahmed Masoud
Directed by Julie Domaille and performed by Jan Thomas
An Ilkley Playhouse Fringe Production
This amateur production is presented by arrangement with Oberon Books Limited.
Hajja Souad, an 80-year-old Palestinian woman living in the Gaza Strip, knows about survival—and business. Across decades of war and oppression, she has built her existence on a trade both practical and grim: making shrouds for the dead.
This exceptional one-woman black comedy exposes the intimate world of ordinary Palestinians, weaving together satire and true stories told first-hand to the writer.
Loosely based on a real figure still living in Gaza, The Shroud Maker uses black comedy to paint an apolitical, vivid, and compelling portrait of resilience on the front lines of history.
Contains themes relating to war, grief and survival.
Friday 12th & Saturday 13th June 2026 7.30pm
Tickets £8, Students £5
Friday 12 June 2026
Sat 13 June 2026
