Current Opportunities

Writers Commission

Forest Forge Theatre Company is seeking an experienced playwright to help us mark a major milestone. To celebrate our 45th anniversary, we are commissioning an original full-length play for production and tour in 2027/2028. 

We are able to offer this opportunity due to funding from Arts Council England.

The brief

We are looking for a visionary writer to craft a three-hand, two-act (70–90 minutes) scripted play that captures the heart of our home, The New Forest. The ideal script will be deeply rooted in the rich mythology and stories of the New Forest yet possess a national and universal appeal that resonates far beyond our borders.

Key Details 

• Contract Term: May – August 2026

• Fee: £10,945

• Schedule/Milestones: to be agreed with Artistic Director before contract commencement.

To apply, please send the following to lucy@forestforgetheatre.co.uk by Friday 10th April 2026:

• A CV outlining your professional experience
• An example of your writing or a portfolio of work (this could include a script extract, previous play, or links to produced work)
• A short response to the brief (maximum 800 words) outlining one or two concept ideas you might wish to explore in response to the project Your response does not need to be a fully developed proposal.

Become a Trustee

We are always interested to hear from people with skills and experience that can support Forest Forge achieve its ambitions. Though we are not currently recruiting trustees, if you share our love of theatre, creating opportunities and our community, we would love to connect with you to begin forming relationships ahead of the next round of board expansion.

As a registered charity our board plays a key part in helping us to realise and deliver our strategic vision, supporting us to not only deliver work today but secure our future for the benefit of the people of the New Forest and surrounding region.

Please contact hello@forestforgetheatre.co.uk if you are interested in finding out more.