2026 Season
Centre 42 presents its 2026 programme lineup, featuring both new initiatives and returning favourites. At the core of this slate is our focus on providing structured dramaturgical support and development pathways for playwrights and dramaturgs.
Through workshops, socials, residencies and more, these programmes are designed to support creatives at different stages of their practice and across the year.
Explore the timeline below to plan ahead, and keep an eye out for key dates and deadlines!
2026 Season Calender
7 Apr - 5 May
TOOLS: Theatricality Workshop Series
Led by New York-based playwright Sean Dunnington, this workshop series is designed for playwrights curious about theatricality.
28 Apr, 28 Jul, & 27 Oct
Playwright-Dramaturg Sharing & Social 2026
A year-long series of gatherings script sharing, reflection, and connection between playwrights and dramaturgs.
1 May - 30 May
New Scripts Garage Cycle #1 (English edition)
An open call for new scripts to receive dramaturgical support
22 July - 5 Aug
Text Support 2026: Early Draft Dramaturgy and Building Room
This three-part workshop equips dramaturgs, directors, and producers to create collaborative processes that centre playwrights and their plays.
1 Aug - 24 Aug
New Scripts Garage Cycle #2 (English edition)
An open call for new scripts to receive dramaturgical support
1 Nov - 24 Nov
New Scripts Garage Cycle #3 (Malay edition)
An open call for new scripts to receive dramaturgical support
Nov 2026 - Mar 2027
New Scripts Garage 2026 Residency
This residency supports New Scripts Garage writers committed to sustained development and revision of a single play.
Nov 2026 - Mar 2027
Engage-a-Dramaturg 2026
An initiative matching playwrights and dramaturgs for a 4-month collaboration