International writing residency for young audiences - Royal Dramatic Theatre, Stockholm

Are you interested in writing for children and young people? If so, please apply to our international writing residency program during spring 2026.

About us

Unga Dramaten is part of the Royal Dramatic Theatre in Stockholm and exists to create performing art for children and young people between the ages of 3-15. We strive to make brave, innovative and generous art that puts children at the forefront of the experience. We believe that high quality performing art is important at all stages of life and aim to present newly written works to our audiences.

Unga Dramaten wants to act as a greenhouse for emerging artists, but also to make room for experienced artists to further develop their artistry. Our aim is that this Residency will act as a platform where new meetings, exchanges and artistic exploration can take place.

About the Residency

The International writing residency for young audiences was launched in 2023 and is aimed at writers who want to explore an idea, question or theme for children and young people between the ages of 3-16 years old.

When?

11 maj-5 juni

What we offer

• A 4-week long residency at the Royal Dramatic Theatre in Stockholm

• Access to an apartment during the entire period

• Up to 10 000 SEK in travel expenses, only including transportation

• An introduction to the theatre and our ways of working

• An office space, to be shared with a locally based participant

• Meetings with a dramaturg from the theatre, 1-2 times/week

• A reading with actors from the theatre

The residency participant is expected to be present during the entire period, 11th of may to 5th of june

Application deadline is 23st January, 2026. A decision of who is selected will be made during March.
We look forward to receiving your application!