Pentabus and Rural Media Launch National Young Writers 2026 Program

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The PENTABUS and Rural Media program invites young writers to craft micro plays for digital platforms.

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Pentabus and Rural Media have opened applications for National Young Writers 2026, a free online course that offers an in-depth exploration of writing and provides the opportunity to create three brilliant micro plays designed for digital platforms.

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National Young Writers is delivered by two award-winning organisations: Pentabus, the nation's rural touring theatre company, and production company Rural Media. Young writers will take part in a series of dynamic online workshops and masterclasses hosted by industry professionals and will be supported to create their own original work.

During the course, the National Young Writers will:

By the end of the course, National Young Writers will have written and produced 3 micro plays that appeal to wide digital audiences and showcase originality and creativity. These films will be released across Pentabus' and Rural Media's digital platforms as part of a celebration of young people's writing between April - July 2027.

Last year's National Young Writers micro plays are watchable here.

Commenting on their experience of the course, a 2025 National Young Writer said: 'When the content of the project was first introduced, I thought 'I am just a writer, how am I going to be able to also film, budget, cast, and edit my film?'', but it has been a career changing experience for me to expand my craft, and I was so well supported by the Pentabus and Rural Media team. I would recommend this project to any creative who wants to explore an array of aspects in the film making process.'

Participant age: 18-30 Course dates:  September 2026 - March 2027 (8 months) Number of workshops: 6 workshops + 1:1 sessions and production/planning time Where: Online (via Teams) Cost: Free Application deadline: 10.00am on Monday 13 July 2026.

For information on how to apply, check out the Pentabus website via the link: National Young Writers application information. Or email Connor Elliman (Pentabus Engagement Lead) on connor@pentabus.co.uk .

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_Originally reported by [BroadwayWorld](https://www.broadwayworld.com/uk-regional/article/Pentabus-Opens-Applications-For-National-Young-Writers-2026-20260618)._