Write Club is The Hope Theatre’s new writing festival that will run throughout January 2026

 This festival of new work will highlight bold new stories with BIG ideas. It is open to anyone with a piece of writing just waiting for that debut performance or a theatre maker with a new idea.​

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Up to thirty shows will be selected by The Hope Theatre’s Literary Team and each show successfully selected for the Festival will be given a run of two - four shows. In addition, each writer will be given support from the venue and invited to regular socials with other companies involved in the festival. 

Joint Artistic Directors Laurel Marks and Toby Hampton said “We’re both so excited about Write Club returning in 2026. Last year's festival was such a joy, it was a privilege to work with so many brilliant creatives that brought a lot of life into what is usually a dark and gloomy January! We love working with new writers and cannot wait to see what scripts you all have tucked up your sleeves. We’re looking for BIG & BOLD theatre making to showcase the brilliant talent that is teeming through the London fringe”

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​Submissions for 2026's festival are now closed, head to our social media or email writeclub.hopetheatre@gmail.com for more details.