This is an invitation to write and collaborate on a script with a group of young actors in Greenock.

Beacon Young Company is a diverse young company based at the Beacon Arts Centre Greenock, Inverclyde. BYC is a collaborative group who make and perform a variety of theatre projects.

WHAT THEY ARE LOOKING FOR
Beacon Young Company (BYC) are looking to work with a new, innovative writer who is committed to working with them to envision and create a new, exciting play which they will perform on their main stage next year. In the applications BYC are looking forward to hearing about your interests, your previous work and why you want to work with us on this new project. BYC likes to work collaboratively and are currently interested in creating work around connection and representation in a drama/comedy context. They are excited to take this project into its second year with a new team member.

These are guidelines and they would encourage you to also put forward your thoughts. Over the last few years, BYC have worked with themes including climate change and social media therefore they are less interested in talking about these subjects.

APPLICATION
For those interested in applying, in the first case BYC would ask you to send a CV & covering letter (up to 500 words) detailing why you are suited to this opportunity and what you would like gain from it to byt@beaconartscentre.co.uk by Mon 12 October 2026 at 5pm. You are welcome to send this as an audio or video file (no more than four minutes) and examples of your previous work in the form of script extracts, visual or audio files. Interviews will take place at the Beacon Arts Centre on Sat 31 October 2026 between 3pm – 5pm.

CONTRACT – Freelance

COMMITMENT – Eight days (eight hours per day)

FEE – Freelance fee of £1200

HOW TO APPLY
Apply to Kevin Jannetts, Creative Engagement Officer byt@beaconartscentre.co.uk with subject line ‘BYC Create – Writer’

APPLICATION DEADLINE – Mon 12 October 2026

START DATE – October 2026

For further information, please contact byt@beaconartscentre.co.uk, or visit https://www.beaconartscentre.co.uk/about-the-beacon/work-with-us/