Traverse Young Writers: Scratch Nights

Traverse Theatre

Live readings Fri 21 and Fri 28 May

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About

Join us for a night celebrating the freshest new writing talent, at the Traverse Young Writers’ Scratch Night.

Over the last ten weeks, 28 young writers from across Scotland have been gathering digitally to receive masterclasses from acclaimed playwrights and industry professionals, helping them to develop their voice, experiment with new writing styles and try new things in a dynamic group setting. This scratch performance is the culmination of their work.

Each of the young writers has been given a short slot to try out an idea. Ahead of these script in hand readings, all of the scripts have been developed with the Traverse Literary Manager and professional actors and directors.

Following the readings there will be an opportunity to submit your questions and feedback for the writers using the Zoom chat feature as part of the evening, helping the writers develop their work further.

We would like to thank The Dr David Summers Charitable Trust, The Nimar Charitable Trust, The Russell Trust, The Teale Charitable Trust and The William Syson Charitable Foundation for their generous support of Traverse Young Writers.

The Traverse Theatre is funded by Creative Scotland and The City of Edinburgh Council, with additional support from The Scottish Government Performing Arts Venues Relief Fund.

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Immediately after registering you'll receive an email from us confirming your booking. Then, one hour before the performance, you'll receive a second email containing your Zoom link to join the performance.


    You’re here because you share our passion for young talent, new writing, and theatre that excites, entertains and challenges.

    The COVID-19 pandemic has affected all theatres across the world. At the Traverse Theatre, we have lost £3 in every £5 of our income, and any support from the government will take us only part of the way.

    Please consider making a donation to the Traverse Theatre today. Your support will help us nurture young talent and shape the theatre landscape of the future.

    - A gift of £50 funds a one-on-one dramaturgy session, providing young writers with bespoke feedback.

    - A gift of £24 buys two months of a Zoom subscription, allowing us to deliver our Traverse Young Writers programme digitally.

    - A gift of £9 provides a bursary attendance place to one of our Traverse Young Writers sessions.

    Interested in becoming a regular Traverse supporter? Find out more here.

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