Awards and Prizes
Here is an evolving list of awards and prizes available to Australian playwrights. If you know of others, please let us know.
Please note! This table is a starting point for quick reference – please make sure to check with the organiser of each opportunity for exact dates and guidelines.
Submitting for Publication
APT‘s catalogue is the world’s largest online showcase and searchable database of the best Australian playwriting. The plays of the catalogue are either published by one of our partnering publishers or by APT itself.
From 2022, APT’s publication slate has focussed on scripts developed through our play development programs and our key partnerships. While we’d love to read your work, unfortunately we lack the core funding and resources required to read scripts sent to us outside of our programs, or to facilitate public submissions call outs.
Have a look at the awards and prizes above, or check out our current slate of programs for potential opportunities.
Unsolicited scripts will not be read.
If my play is published, what about distribution?
Distribution through APT involves a simple agreement authorising APT to sell the script and associated photocopy licences. Full copyright ownership rests with the playwright.
What is the royalty structure?
Playwrights receive the following royalties and payments from APT:
- Script sales – 30% of the selling price
- Copy licences – 50% of the fees received
Royalty payments for script sales and copy licences are calculated annually and paid in the first quarter of the following year. If $25 is not reached in one year, the amount is carried forward into the next year.
APT does not handle Production Licensing or Production Fees.
What about production enquiries?
APT does not offer Production Licensing Services. If you are a Producer seeking a License, you can click on the Production Enquiry tab on the play you are looking at and an email will be sent to the Playwright, their Agent or their Estate manager. A response will be provided to you directly from the playwright or their representative.
