Ironclad New Writing Bursary
Brighton Fringe 2026
We’re so proud to announce Unidentified Fluid Other by Gaylien de Mars is our 2026 winner of the Ironclad New Writing Bursary at Brighton Fringe.
Unidentified Fluid Other is a fantastic multi-media story that simply stole our hearts.
Throughout, Gaylien reflects on their experiences moving through this often overwhelming world, trying to find belonging and identity.
See Unidentified Fluid Other at Ironworks Studios
Image: Dead Plantz Film and Photography
Previous Bursary Winners
Ironclad New Writing Bursary
2024 - Boudica - DoDo Dramatics
2023 - Sons - Concept Theatre
2022 - My Heart is a Spark - Paul Mcauley
2021 - Fiction Romance - John Knowles - Fetch Theatre
Michael Graney Bursary (for sci-fi writing)
2023 - Emma Kelly 2145 (Elk Productions)
2022 - Qrumpet - ANTS Theatre
2021 - Waiting for Hamlet - David Visick - Smoke Screen Productions