THE Royal Court Theatre in London is teaming up with Manchester's Contact Theatre to find a new generation of young playwrights.

As a result, young playwrights are being offered the chance to have their work produced by the Royal Court using professional directors and actors.

Young writers aged 13 to 25 years are invited to submit scripts. The deadline for submissions is May 31. Potential playwrights should send a stamped addressed envelope to IMPRINT, Young Writers Festival 2002, The Site, Royal Court Theatre, Sloane Square, London SW1W 8AS, or visit www.royalcourttheatre.com/imprint for further information.