The Collection

Opening Lines was an initiative devised by Hall for Cornwall to nurture and develop emerging and established play writes in Cornwall. The initiative emerged from Hall for Cornwall’s strong commissioning policy and a five day residency project in collaboration with The Royal Court Young Writers Programme, The Works: Dance & Theatre Cornwall, Kernow Education Arts Partnership and Creative Partnerships Cornwall. It began in the form of a short play competition, open to any writer of any experience level over the age of 15, who lived and worked in the South West or had strong connections to Cornwall. The three winners were Henry Drake with the play 'Extreme Seafood', Jane Pugh with 'Jason' and Victoria Field with 'Blood'. All three plays were produced by Hall for Cornwall in July 2005.