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A showcase of new writing performed as rehearsed readings in front of an industry panel with networking in the bar. We cast and assign directors to each piece.

Page2Stage Edinburgh an exciting new writing night in Edinburgh, hosted by Assembly Roxy and Produced by Michelle McKay with Laila Noble and Emilia Robson of Clarty Burd providing producing support and further support for our writers. The industry panel provide feedback to our writers on the night providing insight into the writing process. We select 4 pieces of no more than 10 minutes. Each 'team' has 2 hours of rehearsal on the day and perform in the evening, script in hand, as rehearsed readings. Page2Stage is committed to offer opportunities to creatives at all stages in their careers from early career to those more established. We provide a safe and creative environment to explore and play with other creatives.

01/10/2026

📣📣 WRITING SUBMISSIONS ARE OPEN (and exciting news we are in TRAV 1 - yes you heard correctly we will be in Trav 1)

Deadline: Sunday 18 October, Midnight
Event date: Wednesday 25 November, 7.30pm Traverse Theatre (Trav 1)

All details can be found 👇

To apply please submit your script via the online form: https://form.jotform.com/Genesistheatre/P2S_WRITERS

PLEASE NOTE: Do not submit full scripts as we will not read them, we will read the first 10 pages only. We are a small team and don't have the capacity to read them. This is for pieces 10-15 minutes in length only.

Details of the events panelists will be announced in due course.
We are so excited to be back and cant wait to read what you have all been working on. Get submitting!

This is for writing submission only.

Please no actor or director submissions until the pieces are selected and the submission window is open as these will not be considered.

15/09/2026

Final tickets released.

Don't miss out, get your tickets here: https://www.traverse.co.uk/whats-on/page2stage-1

10/09/2026

Final announcement

our wonderful panel for September's Page2Stage

Rosie Kellagher - Dramaturg, National Theatre of Scotland
Ben Harrison - Director, playwright, performer, producer and co-Director of Grid Iron
Jaïrus Obayomi - Multi-disciplinary director and dramaturg

We can't wait to hear their feedback to all the incredible pieces and teams

Join us Wednesday 16 September at 7.30pm for an exciting line-up of new writing!

Book your tickets here: https://www.traverse.co.uk/whats-on/page2stage-1

Funded by Creative Scotland supported by Traverse Theatre

09/09/2026

Last up Team: STICK AND POKE

Written by: Laura Tansley
Directed by: Zach Lonberg

CAST:
KEIR: Tiger Mitchell
STEPHEN: Ewan Little

"Keir's mum cares for his abusive grandfather, and she's struggling to manage at home and in her job as a train driver. So Keir makes a plan; he's going to chuck a sheep at the train she's driving so she can get a pay-out. Stephen, his best friend and no-quite-yet boyfriend, is going to help.."

Join us Wednesday 16 September at 7.30pm Traverse Theatre for an exciting line-up of new writing!

Book your tickets here: https://www.traverse.co.uk/whats-on/page2stage-1

Funded by Creative Scotland supported by Traverse Theatre

09/09/2026

Next up Team: CONSTANCE

Written by: Simon Barker
Directed by: Oat Jenner

CAST:
ANNIE: Cora Todd
CONNIE: Polina Sulim

"Annie, a rebel with too many causes, takes inspiration from a journey through the life story of her great grandmother, Connie (domestic terrorist turned local treasure); working through what matters most to her, and what she is willing to do in the struggle to achieve it."

Join us Wednesday 16 September at 7.30pm Traverse Theatre for an exciting line-up of new writing!

Book your tickets here: https://www.traverse.co.uk/whats-on/page2stage-1

Funded by Creative Scotland supported by Traverse Theatre

08/09/2026

Next up Team: KAYFABE

Written by: Nathan Scott-Dunn
Directed by: Sophie Brierton

CAST:
KAI: Calum Manchip

"A working class wrestling fanatic revisits his childhood through beat poetry, humour and memory. As long-buried truths begin to surface, he must untangle masculinity, trauma and identity, and decide whether he's ready to break kayfabe."

Join us Wednesday 16 September at 7.30pm Traverse Theatre for an exciting line-up of new writing!

Book your tickets here: https://www.traverse.co.uk/whats-on/page2stage-1

Funded by Creative Scotland supported by Traverse Theatre

08/09/2026

Team: SAM FROM WORK

Written by: Ro Robertson
Directed by:Minnie Cross

CAST:
GEBBA: Kirsty Pickering
BARTY: Olivia McIntosh
SAM: Aimée Campbell

"Losergirl Gebba discovers she is not the only autistic person in the office - but plots to make it so.

Taking inspiration from Uncle Vanya and John Carpenter's The Thing, SAM FROM WORK takes us on a freaky and vulnerable odyssey towards authentic connections with our peers, despite the terrors."

Join us Wednesday 16 September at 7.30pm Traverse Theatre for an exciting line-up of new writing!

Book your tickets here: https://www.traverse.co.uk/whats-on/page2stage-1

Funded by Creative Scotland supported by Traverse Theatre

07/09/2026

Introducing THE DIRECTORS

(Clockwise from top-L)

Dir Kayfabe by Nathan Scott-Dunn
Dir Constance by Simon Barker
Dir Sam From Work by Ro Robertson
Dir Stick & Poke by Laura Tansley

We have a banging line-up for our next event so do come along and join us!

Wednesday 16 Sept | 7.30pm | Traverse Theatre

Ticket link: https://www.traverse.co.uk/whats-on/page2stage-1

13/08/2026

**Director**

Event: Wednesday 16 September 2026 Traverse Theatre
Deadline: Sunday 30 August, midnight

Info below 👇
Please apply and state which piece you are interested in directing.

NB: scripts are sent out with offers before committing to participate

Apply by online link below: https://form.jotform.com/Genesistheatre/P2S-DIRECTORS

13/08/2026

**CASTING**

Event: Wednesday 16 September 2026 Traverse Theatre
Deadline: Sunday 30 August, midnight

Info below 👇
Please apply stating the role (s) you wish to be considered for.

NB: scripts are sent out with offers before committing to
participate

Application via online form: https://form.jotform.com/Genesistheatre/P2S_ACTORS

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