JD Stewart is a gay playwright, TV writer, screenwriter, performer, and digital content creator from the Scottish Borders. He holds an MFA in Dramatic Writing from New York University and an MSc in Playwriting from The University of Edinburgh. His work includes: GAY BOY, ONE TWENTY-ONE, THE BIRTHDAY, ENGAGEMENT, FUNERAL PARTY, DANIEL GETTING MARRIED (dir. Kenny Miller, Play, Pie & a Pint 2022), THE DEVIL DRINKS CAVA (dir. Liam Rees, Play, Pie & a Pint 2023). JD was a member of the BBC Scottish Voices 2022 cohort and developed his screenwriting through NFTS and The Edinburgh International Film Festival. In 2024, JD wrote the original TV Pilot, GAZE, which was shortlisted for the 2023 BAFTA/Rocliffe Prize, in the Top 3% of submissions for the 2024 BBC Drama Room and received funding and pitch deck support from New Writing North. JD is the New Work Producer at Live Theatre, Newcastle.
Last Updated: December 2024