Fleabag star offers rent-free flat to new writers
Summary
Phoebe Waller-Bridge has donated a London flat to Writers’ Block, a theatre initiative that provides rent-free accommodation to early-career playwrights from underprivileged backgrounds. The scheme aims to reduce the cost barriers that can prevent writers from pursuing work in the capital.Key Facts
- Waller-Bridge bought the flat specifically for writers starting their careers who struggle to afford London accommodation.
- The resident will pay bills but no rent.
- Waller-Bridge also made a financial contribution to Writers’ Block.
- Jack Thorne is providing financial backing for the scheme.
- Other backers include James Graham, Sally Wainwright, Peter Morgan and Martin McDonagh.
- Writers’ Block grew out of the Adopt a Playwright Award initiative, founded in 2008.
- The schemes were created by Sofie Mason and Diana Jervis-Read.
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