New Writing North 2024 Winner

27th September 2024

Written by:

Oliver Mellor, Development Editor & Writer

We’re excited to announce our winner of the New Writing North Scheme 2024 as Emily Low.

Emily’s fabulously funny script sparkled off the page and dazzled us here at Rollem!Thanks to Channel 4 and New Writing North for putting on such a wonderful event at Leeds Playhouse. With powerful words from our very own Mayor Tracy Brabin, her passion for the creative arts and the North of England (especially West Yorkshire) really set the tone for what was a brilliant evening. Massive shout out to superstar Kat Rose Martin (Kay Mellor Fellowship Winner 2020) , who’s hilarious speech had us in both stitches and tears as she gave a special mention to our phenomenal, founder Kay Mellor, who would’ve been chuffed to bits to see so many amazingly talented people in one room celebrating the two things she loved most: writing and the North. Kay’s legacy shone bright last night.

It means so much to me that New Writing North read my script and saw its potential as an original comedy drama. Before I won this award I would watch brilliant shows on TV and daydream about what story I would tell if I ever got the chance. I feel very astonished and excited that I now have the opportunity to develop my own script with the wonderful Rollem Productions! ”

Emily Low - Winner 2024

We’re excited to present this award to Emily Low and develop her fabulously funny project ‘Lucky Cat.’ The sparkling script, jumped off the page, making us laugh out loud and we’re excited to welcome her into our Rollem family. ”

Gaynor Mellor - Creative Director

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