The Other Prize

In conjunction with the Marlowe Society, Churchill College administers The Other Prize. This prize is open to current, matriculated undergraduate and postgraduate students of the University of Cambridge only, and is awarded annually for an original, unperformed play of any length.

Candidates may enter more than one play. The Prize will be a single award of £250, though a shared prize may be awarded in the event of two equally appropriate candidates; the Prize will not be awarded if no entries are of adequate quality. The Prize may not be awarded twice to the same person.

Whilst they cannot guarantee the performance of the winning play, the Marlowe Society will make every effort to assist the winner in the pitching and promotion of their work.

The closing date for entries is the end of Lent Term 2026 (Friday 20 March 2026). The entry form can be found below, and will require applicants to log in with their University of Cambridge account.

If you have any queries or issues, please contact the Churchill College Tutorial Office.