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Belfast Play 'Sapling' Wins Top Playwriting Prize
9 Feb
Summary
- Georgina Duncan's play 'Sapling' won the Women's Prize for Playwriting.
- The winning play is set in Troubles-era Belfast and explores festering trauma.
- The prize offers £20,000 and a co-production option for the winner.
Georgina Duncan's play 'Sapling' has been awarded the 2025 Women's Prize for Playwriting. The work is set in Troubles-era Belfast and tackles the impact of unresolved trauma.
Judges lauded the play for its gripping, fearless, and profoundly moving narrative. 'Sapling' centers on a community scarred by violence and the story of Gerry Flynn, who confronts his brother's past.
The prize, which received a record 1,275 entries, offers £20,000 and a co-production option. The awards ceremony was held at @sohoplace.
Kristin Scott Thomas received the new Leading Light award for her lifetime achievement in the arts.
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