
The Mainstage Prize
Mon 22 Feb · 19:00
Riverside Studios
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The Mainstage Prize event will take place on 22 February 2027 at Riverside Studios in London, celebrating the inaugural winner of the prize aimed at promoting impactful storytelling in theatre. The evening will feature rehearsed readings of finalist plays, with a focus on the horror genre. The winning playwright will receive a £10,000 cash prize.
Join us for an electrifying evening of high-stakes storytelling as we crown the inaugural winner of the Mainstage Prize . At a time when the theatre industry is hungry for work that revitalizes audience attendance, the Mainstage Prize was set up to champion work with emotional weight, gripping narrative drive, and the sheer power to fill a room. We celebrate writers who think on a grand scale, crafting bold characters and ideas that spark public conversation. The winning playwright recieves a £10,000 cash prize and mentorship opportunities with leading industry figures. Each year the Prize will focus on a different topic or genre, inviting playwrights to work with it as a storytelling engine. This year, the Prize's focus is Horror . The evening will feature professional rehearsed readings of our three finalist plays, offering you the very first glimpse into these gripping, spooky new works, before we announce the winner at the end of the night. The Mainstage Prize Join us for an electrifying evening of high-stakes storytelling as we crown the inaugural winner of the Mainstage Prize.At a time when the theatre industry is hungry for work that revitalizes audience attendance, the Mainstage Prize was set up to champion work with emotional weight, gripping narrative drive, and the sheer power to fill a room. We celebrate writers who think on a grand scale, crafting bold characters and ideas that spark public conversation. The winning playwright recieves a £10,000 cash prize a
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The Mainstage Prize takes place on Monday, 22 February 2027 at 19:00.
The Mainstage Prize is held at Riverside Studios in London (Crisp Road, Hammersmith, London, W6 9RL).
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Riverside Studios can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Tickets for The Mainstage Prize can be booked via riversidestudios.co.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.

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The Mainstage Prize event will take place on 22 February 2027 at Riverside Studios in London, celebrating the inaugural winner of the prize aimed at promoting impactful storytelling in theatre. The evening will feature rehearsed readings of finalist plays, with a focus on the horror genre. The winning playwright will receive a £10,000 cash prize.
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Join us for an electrifying evening of high-stakes storytelling as we crown the inaugural winner of the Mainstage Prize . At a time when the theatre industry is hungry for work that revitalizes audience attendance, the Mainstage Prize was set up to champion work with emotional weight, gripping narrative drive, and the sheer power to fill a room. We celebrate writers who think on a grand scale, crafting bold characters and ideas that spark public conversation. The winning playwright recieves a £10,000 cash prize and mentorship opportunities with leading industry figures. Each year the Prize will focus on a different topic or genre, inviting playwrights to work with it as a storytelling engine. This year, the Prize's focus is Horror . The evening will feature professional rehearsed readings of our three finalist plays, offering you the very first glimpse into these gripping, spooky new works, before we announce the winner at the end of the night. The Mainstage Prize Join us for an electrifying evening of high-stakes storytelling as we crown the inaugural winner of the Mainstage Prize.At a time when the theatre industry is hungry for work that revitalizes audience attendance, the Mainstage Prize was set up to champion work with emotional weight, gripping narrative drive, and the sheer power to fill a room. We celebrate writers who think on a grand scale, crafting bold characters and ideas that spark public conversation. The winning playwright recieves a £10,000 cash prize a
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Riverside StudiosCrisp Road, Hammersmith, London, W6 9RL
Hammersmith Broadway, London
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When is The Mainstage Prize?
The Mainstage Prize takes place on Monday, 22 February 2027 at 19:00.
Where is The Mainstage Prize taking place?
The Mainstage Prize is held at Riverside Studios in London (Crisp Road, Hammersmith, London, W6 9RL).
Is there anywhere to stay near The Mainstage Prize?
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Riverside Studios can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
How do I get tickets for The Mainstage Prize?
Tickets for The Mainstage Prize can be booked via riversidestudios.co.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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