Lowry’s Creative Writing Challenge

  • DATE

    19 February - 20 March 2026

  • TIME

    9:00 am to 5:00 pm

  • AGES

    7-11

  • PRICE

    Free to Enter

  • VENUE

    Pier, 8 The Quays, Salford, Manchester M50 3AZ

Do you know a child with a creative flare? 

The Creative Writing Challenge is a great opportunity for children to express themselves by entering a piece of work they have made in hopes of performing their work on the Iconic Quays Stage. There’s so many ways for children to get involved all they have to do is let their imaginations run wild.

Children can enter:

  • Poetry including spoken word, limericks & rap.
  • Script/Play text including solo or group performance, plays for stage & radio.
  • Short Stories

This challenge showcases the amazing talent that North West has to offer, with this year’s finalists performing on the Quays Theatre Stage.

Who is it for?

Open to children aged 7-11 living in North West.

Lowry aims for the challenge to be accessible for all and will accept entries in a variety of formats.

If you have any specific questions about access needs please contact getcreative@thelowry.com . Please do not submit more than one entry per child per category.

To find out more, and how to apply, visit the Lowry’s website.