Perfect Pitch, a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to the development of musical theatre in the UK, have recently announced a new £12,000 award for musical theatre writing, in association with Royal & Derngate, Northampton. Entries are open until 31 October.

The winning team of writers will be awarded a commission of £12,000 to complete a full draft of a new musical over a twelve month period supported and mentored throughout by Perfect Pitch and Royal & Derngate.

To help you get inspired for your application, we're offering a special discount on How Musicals Work, Julian Woolford's essential guide for any writers (or would-be writers) of musicals that draws on his experience as a director, writer and lecturer. Pick up the book for just £9 plus free UK p&p - just use the code PITCH when ordering through the website.

This offer lasts until 30 November. For more information on the Perfect Pitch Award, How Musicals Work and our offer, click here.