Jenny Knotts, a student on the University's MSc in Playwriting, has been awarded the inaugural David MacLennan Prize. She received the award for her play, Home. It is showcased in Glasgow theatre Oran Mor’s long-standing series, A Play, a Pie and a Pint.Jenny’s winning piece is a comedy tinged with sadness, centring on twin sisters Maggie and Agnes’ last day in a house that has been their home for decades. Maggie suffers from Alzheimer’s and Agnes uses a wheelchair.The twins are from Ireland and their voices are inspired by Jenny’s own grandmother.Jenny was moved to write Home after watching a documentary about the care of elderly people in Scotland. Winning the David MacLennan Prize is a dream come true – I have been going to see plays at Oran Mor for years and know how important it is to the Scottish theatre scene. Jenny Knotts Recipient of the inaugural David MacLennan Prize David MacLennan is an acclaimed Artistic Director at Oran Mor who champions new writing - producing more than 30 weeks of new plays every year.He initiated the new award exclusively with the University of Edinburgh, offering postgraduate students in Playwriting the opportunity to have their work performed as part the renowned theatre series. We are delighted to produce 'Home' at Oran Mor. The calibre of the students’ writing was incredibly high this year and it was a challenge to choose a winner. David MacLennan Artistic Director at Oran Mor, Glasgow Jenny is a student on the University’s MSc in Playwriting, led by award-winning playwright Nicola McCartney. The programme aims to give its students real experience in Scotland’s theatre scene.Related linksRead more about the MSc in Playwriting Publication date 15 Oct, 2015
