Fleabag creator donates London flat to support early-career writers
Phoebe Waller-Bridge joins initiative aimed at removing financial barriers to theatre careers.
At a glance
- Waller-Bridge donated a London flat to Writers' Block, a new theatre support scheme
- The property will house early-career writers from disadvantaged backgrounds
- Residents will pay only bills, with housing costs covered by the donation
- Waller-Bridge also made a separate financial contribution to the initiative
Phoebe Waller-Bridge has donated a London property to Writers' Block, a new scheme designed to address class barriers in theatre. The flat will be made available to early-career writers from disadvantaged backgrounds, who will only be required to cover utility bills.
Waller-Bridge, creator of the television series Fleabag, purchased the property specifically for the initiative and has also provided additional financial support to the scheme.
Why it matters
The scheme addresses financial barriers that can prevent talented writers from disadvantaged backgrounds from pursuing careers in theatre, a field where living costs in major cities can be prohibitive.
Original reporting
- The Guardian — WorldFleabag creator donates flat to help early-career writers live in London
- The Guardian — CultureFleabag creator donates flat to help early-career writers live in London
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