Creative Writing Challenge at Lowry

Shekina Rose, Families Editor

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Creative Writing Challenge

Lowry, Salford
13 March-16 May 2025
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13 Mar-16 May 2025
12:00 pm

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Does your child have a passion for storytelling, poetry, or drama? Or do they simply love anything that involves being creative and using their imagination?

Budding young storytellers—and those who’ve never put pen to paper before—are invited to take part in Lowry’s Creative Writing Challenge, open to children aged 7-11 across Greater Manchester until 16 May 2025. This exciting opportunity isn’t just for seasoned young writers but also for imaginative minds ready to explore storytelling for the first time. The finalists of this exciting challenge will – wait for it – perform in the iconic Quays Theatre at Lowry. So, whether they love making up stories or are completely new to creative writing, this is an exciting creative project for young people to sink their teeth into and let their imaginations run wild.

Whatever kind of writing your child enjoys, there are many writing forms they can enter, including:

  • Poetry – from spoken word to limericks and rap, haikus or sonnets, to name a few!
  • Scriptwriting – this could be a solo performance, a play for the stage, the next big thing on Netflix or a radio drama…
  • Short stories – maybe your child is a dab hand at the short story form and bringing characters and adventures to life on paper.

Entries in a variety of formats like video/audio will be accepted, to ensure accessibility for everyone.

This is a fantastic way to celebrate the creativity of young people and showcase the incredible talent in Manchester.

How to get involved

Each child can submit one entry per category. If you have any questions about accessibility or need support, please reach out to getcreative@thelowry.com.

The Creative Writing Challenge at The Lowry has been made possible thanks to the generous support of Beryl Jones and her husband Trevor, Gold Patrons of The Lowry.

Let’s celebrate and inspire the next generation of storytellers. Encourage your child to take part today – submissions are now open.

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