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- Georgina Duncan, a playwright, won the Women's Prize for Playwriting for Sapling, a Belfast drama about grief following 16-year-old Gerry.
- Duncan immersed herself in Belfast's history to create an authentic narrative.
- She says such awards are crucial for female playwrights because they promote equality in a male-dominated industry.
- The £20,000 prize will deepen her understanding of writing and support her shift from acting to writing, aiming to inspire others.
