Monty launched this experiment in 2008. In the meantime, the Schrijversgevang ('imprisoned writers’) has turned into a traditional event that gives a boost to Dutch-language plays at the beginning of the cultural season. In September 2021, Monty is organizing the 14th edition.
Previously imprisoned writers: Laura Van Dolron, Jeroen Perceval, Joost II Sickenga, Nico Boon, Jibbe Willems, Barbara Claes, Stefanie Claes, Angelo Thijssen, Uamungo Cornelis, Bo Tarenskeen, Michiel Lieuwma, Miriam Boolsen, Tom Struyf, Freek Vielen, Rebekka De Wit, Roy Aernouts, Enver Husicic, Gökhan Girginol, Nele Vereecken, Rashid Novaire, Yonina Spijker, Frank Siera, Amina Belorf, Aurelie Di Marino, Mirke Kist, Carmien Michels, Esther Duysker, Gaea Schoeters, Moya De Feyter, Michiel Cox, Jaouad Alloul, Matthias Hellemans, Xandry van den Besselaar, Lisanne van Aert, Lotte Lola Vermeer, Roel Pronk, Annelore Smits, Paul Govaerts and Koen Verheijden.
Companies that performed the plays: de Ploeg, Masters Acteren Conservatorium Antwerpen, ex-Montignards, K.A.K., De Theatertroep, il Brigata, de Roovers, Echt Antwaarps Teater, LAZARUS, Wunderbaum, Toneelhuis, STAN, ’t Barre Land, FC Bergman, Warme Winkel, BOOKERS & HOOKERS, Theater Antigone, De Nieuwe Tijd, EISBÄR*, Laika, Zuidpool, het KIP, Compagnie Barbarie, De Bühnehasen,
