What is the play 'Sapling' about?

'Sapling' is a play set in Troubles-era Belfast that explores the deep-rooted pain of trauma following a murder and its impact on a community.

Who won the 2025 Women's Prize for Playwriting?

Georgina Duncan won the 2025 Women's Prize for Playwriting for her play 'Sapling'.

What prize does the winner of the Women's Prize for Playwriting receive?

The winner receives £20,000 and an option for co-production by Ellie Keel Productions, Paines Plough, and Sheffield Theatres.

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Belfast Play 'Sapling' Wins Top Playwriting Prize

9 Feb

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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.

Belfast Play 'Sapling' Wins Top Playwriting Prize

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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