The new national creative arts competition for older people stuck at home because of Coronavirus
Many people in the UK are still staying at home due to Coronavirus, and older people have been particularly restricted in what they can do
and who they can see.
Our greatest writer, William Shakespeare, was faced with a similar situation, with outbreaks of the plague throughout his career, and in particular in 1605-06,
when he wrote his King Lear.
We have launched the King Lear Prizes to encourage amateurs and beginners to have a project to get stuck into, and to create new works of literature, poetry, music, drama and art during the time they are quarantined.
King Lear Prize Categories:
Over 70s Short story
Up to 10,000 words
In English
Any subject or setting
Submit full text
Updated Deadline: Friday 19th June 2020
Prize: £1,000
Over 70s Poetry
Up to 40 lines
In English
Any form or subject
Submit full text
Updated Deadline: Friday 19th June 2020
Prize: £1,000
Over 70s Solo Musical Composition
Up to 4 minutes
For one solo instrument only
Any instrument
Submit manuscript or audio recording
Updated Deadline: Friday 19th June 2020
Prize: £1,000
Over 70s Short Drama
Up to 15 minutes in running time
Performed by up to 4 people
In English
Any subject or setting
Submit full script
Updated Deadline: Friday 19th June 2020
Prize: £1,000
Over 70s Art
Painting, drawing, photography, textiles, crafts, collage
Submit a photograph of your work
Updated Deadline: Friday 19th June 2020
Prize: £1,000
Over 60s Chairman’s Prize
Any art form
For those who are not eligible for other categories
Updated Deadline: Friday 19th June 2020
Prize: £1,000