New writer 2025: Taylor Dyson

Taylor Dyson is a writer and performer from Dundee. She co-runs the award-winning theatre duo, Elfie Picket Theatre, alongside her partner, and they focus on new writing. Taylor is extremely passionate about women's stories, working-class stories and representation in the arts. She is also passionate about Scots language, and has hosted the Scots Language Awards for the last two years, and recently adapted an NHS book for new parents into Dundonian Scots.

Her recent work includes Goodbye Dreamland Bowlarama and Pushin' Thirty at A Play, A Pie and A Pint, Dolly Parton Saved My Life (a community tour), And the ART Award-winning one-woman show, Ane City, which has performed in Prague, Edinburgh Fringe Festival and Dundee Rep Theatre. She also runs the monthly poetry night, BLETHER, at Sweet Venues in Dundee.

See more on the Elfie Picket website(this link will open in a new window)

Writing sample

'Wummin in Conversation' with music by Calum Kelly and filmed by Lu Kemp

Taylor says:

'I am incredibly excited and grateful to receive this award. I have never had the chance to focus on my spoken word work in a supported environment, and this is a massive privilege. I cannot wait to meet everyone and get started!'

Photo credit: ©JohnNeed.co.uk(this link will open in a new window)