...this opportunity is going to offer invaluable support, guidance and mentorship.
During their year-long residency, the winning writer received over £12,000, got to spend six months working with the BBC, including time with BBC Studios, followed by six months with NTW. They were given access to industry expertise and support to develop their ideas and talent alongside a BBC-broadcast credit in the form of a BBC Radio 4 drama commission.
The Wales Writer in Residence 2020-21
Faebian Averies was announced as the second Wales Writer in Residence live on a BBC Radio Wales Arts Show special in December 2020.
The judging panel was made up by NTW’s new Artistic Director Lorne Campbell, BBC Radio 4 Drama Commissioner Alison Hindell, Development Executive at BBC Studios Wales Jenna Robbins, BBC Writers Wales Development Producer Helen Perry and guest judge Welsh actor and producer Rakie Ayola.
Faebian's winning script The Lemonade Lads (listen on BBC Sounds) was subsequently produced for BBC Radio 4 and in March 2022 Faebian was awarded the Imison Award for the best play by a writer new to Radio/Audio at the BBC Audio Drama Awards.
Wales Writer in Residence 2020/21 - More
Meet Faebian Averies, Wales Writer in Residence 2020/21
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How my script "The Lemonade Lads" was produced for BBC Radio 4
Faebian Averies describes how her winning script "The Lemonade Lads" was produced as a Radio Drama for BBC Radio 4 during lockdown
Wales Writer in Residence 2020 - shortlist announced
Six up-and-coming writers were shortlisted for Wales Writer in Residence 2020 with the winner announced on Sunday 6 December.
