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An award-winning, theatre & film company that works with Northern creatives. In a bid to shift the focus away from London, and towards equity for all. Using the arts as a medium for change.
We're changing the way we think about culture. From the ground, up.
DIVIDED CULTURE CO.
DARE TO INNOVATE:
Curating theatre with/for marginalised communities
Consisting of a three year development plan, aimed at supporting individuals from under-served areas across the North West.
Working with new project partners, funders and sponsors - we're delivering a radical plan that we'd really appreciate support with!
If you're able to donate to our mission, you can do so below. All donations go towards the delivery of our project, and enable us to reach more communities and develop the quality of our work.
ANNOUNCING:
DCC PLAYWRITING PRIZE WINNER 2025
BEARS BEARS BEARS BY NATALIE BEECH
The 2025 DCC Playwriting Prize winner has been announced as Natalie Beech, for her play Bears Bears Bears.
Manchester-based, Natalie is a scriptwriter with work spanning theatre, television, audio and film. In 2022, she won the Channel 4 Writing for Television Award. As a playwright, her debut play Collegiate had sold-out runs in London and Leicester.
Dan Lovatt, Artistic Director of Divided Culture Co. said: 'The panel were blown away by the amount of submissions. The quality and originality of stories our regional writing community have shown is phenomenal. Every single writer should be proud of their achievements. As always, our door is never closed. Let's keep conversations going and chat with us. Congratulations to our fantastic winner, Natalie'.
The DCC Playwriting Prize will return in early 2027.


© 2025 Divided Culture Co.
Divided Culture Co. is the operating name of DC Engage CIC (15359309)
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