Naomi Sumner

Naomi Sumner

Naomi is a Manchester based writer for theatre, TV and radio whose work is fuelled by salt and vinegar crisps and mugs of tea. Her plays have been performed at theatres across the North of England and in London including York Theatre Royal, Oldham Coliseum, Arcola Theatre and Theatre 503. However, she was most excited to be commissioned for BBC Radio 4 as it meant her parents would actually listen to her words!

In 2021 her play DOLLARS AND SENSE was shortlisted for The Women's Playwriting Prize and in 2022 she became a guest writer for Channel 4's Hollyoaks. She was one of ten female writers selected for the inaugural UK Women in Theatre Lab in 2024. Currently Naomi works at Leeds Playhouse leading their artist development activity in her role as Furnace Coordinator. She also works as a dramaturg and freelance script reader for TV companies & theatres across the UK.

Instagram: @naomithescriptreader