The Verity Bargate Award is Soho Theatre’s flagship new writing award with the winning play produced in a full production on their stages. For almost 50 years, Soho Theatre has championed new writing and since 1982, the Verity Bargate Award has uncovered the best new and emerging writers. It has launched the careers of some of Britain's most established playwrights and screenwriters including Matt Charman ("Bridge of Spies"), Vicky Jones (Touch at Soho Theatre), Toby Whithouse ("Doctor Who") and many, many more.