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BBC World Service International Audio Drama Competition 2026

A unique opportunity for writers from outside the UK to use the medium of audio drama to tell stories for an international audience.

Writers from around the world are invited to submit their scripts for the 29th International Audio Drama Competition (previously the International Playwriting Competition) which is now open for entries.

The global competition, hosted by BBC World Service and the British Council, offers the unique opportunity for writers from outside the UK to use the medium of audio drama to tell stories for an international audience.

The Deadline is 4th June 2025.

Full details here.

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