A young writer from Liss has won the biggest playwriting award in the UK.

Hannah Doran, has taken out the 16th annual Papatango New Writing Prize. For her play The Meat Kings! (Inc.) of Brooklyn Heights, which was picked from a record number of 1,589 entries. 

Hannah said: “I can't believe I've won. I’ve been writing plays (and getting rejections) for over a decade. I’m thrilled to debut with a company and a theatre who both really champion emerging playwrights and take risks on new work.

“The play is rooted in my own experience working in a New York butchers and navigating power, identity and privilege in that setting.”

For winning the prize, Hannah will receive a full production of her play at the Park Theatre in London as well as publication, a £7,500 commission and royalties. 

Hannah gained her MFA writing for screen and stage at New York University’s Tisch School of Arts. Her prior education includes St Mary’s C of E in Frensham, Alton School and Alton College.

In addition, Hannah has a first class degree in English and Theatre from Warwick University. Her work has been developed and workshopped in the UK, US and Australia.

The Meat Kings! (Inc.) of Brooklyn Heights is set in New York and follows Cafarelli & Sons butcher. Set in the cold cut room and explores friendship and betrayal in the modern workplace.

Keep an eye out for when it hits the theatre next year!