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28 February 14 · Opportunities / Weekly Round-up
Our weekly Friday round-up of opportunities listed on the blog that haven’t yet reached their closing date (listed in order of closing date). Iris Theatre seeking German Translator/Dramaturg (£500 fee) – No deadline posted BBC Comedy accepting sketches for radio (paid) – Deadline
Read with a free account →27 February 14 · Opportunities
The Traverse Theatre will be open to submissions of unsolicited scripts from writers across the UK until 30 April 2014. About the Traverse: In their own words: The Traverse has rich history of working with some of the most adventurous playwrights both in Scotland and around the w
Read with a free account →26 February 14 · Opportunities
Sky Blue Theatre Company is now accepting submissions of one-act plays for the 2014 Cambridge Theatre Challenge competition. What you get: Your play will be staged and performed by a professional director and actors at the Courtyard Theatre in London on the 4th and 5th of July. W
Read with a free account →24 February 14 · Opportunities
The Scenic Route is currently seeking submissions from composers, lyricists and musical theatre performers for inclusion into our upcoming Sneak Preview Cabaret showcasing new musical theatre writing. They will be welcoming Chris Grady and MD Peter White amongst our special guest
Read with a free account →24 February 14 · Opportunities
The Space has put out a call for submissions for its upcoming summer season. About The Space / Call for Proposals: “The Space is a performing arts centre based in a converted church on the Isle of Dogs, East London. We aim to programme high quality theatre productions, run our ow
Read with a free account →21 February 14 · Opportunities
Iris Theate are looking for a German speaking Dramaturg/Translator/Writer to work with Artistic Director Dr Daniel Winder on a new translation of Bertolt Brecht’s Baal. The initial task will be to create a literal translation of the text after which the candidate will work with t
Read with a free account →21 February 14 · Opportunities / Weekly Round-up
Our weekly Friday round-up of opportunities listed on the blog that haven’t yet reached their closing date (listed in order of closing date). Northern Film & Media seeking two experienced script mentors (3-month contract) – Deadline: 21 February 2014 All the Rage Theatre acceptin
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The George Devine Award is an annual prize, established in 1966 in honour of the first director of the Royal Court Theatre. The award is now administered by his daughter, Harriet Devine. While your play need not have been produced to be submitted, it’s worth noting that any list
Read with a free account →20 February 14 · Opportunities
The Yard have put out a call for new projects seeking a 3-4 week run to develop and perform their work. The prompt: “The Yard is all about new theatre; it is what we love and it is the reason that we exist. Normally shows are on for five nights. The way that we are … Yard Theatre
Read with a free account →18 February 14 · Education / Writing Workshops
If you’re looking for a class or group to work on your writing, here are a few upcoming opportunities that might be of interest. Papatango Playwriting Masterclass Wednesday 26 February 10am – 2pm at Toynbee Studios, London FREE “Papatango are delighted to announce our inaugural R
Read this article →14 February 14 · Opportunities / Weekly Round-up
Our weekly Friday round-up of opportunities listed on the blog that haven’t yet reached their closing date (listed in order of closing date). BBC Radio 4 seeking short stories for Opening Lines – Deadline: 14 February Short plays sought for ObamAmerica festival at Theatre503 – De
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The Invertigo Theatre gang is giving one IdeasTap member the chance to become it’s writer-in-residence. The winner of this brief gets the chance to develop their play over a three-month period. Additional benefits include: a rehearsed reading of the play at an Off-West End venue
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“Theatre503’s Playwriting Award is an unprecedented opportunity for playwrights at all levels to be recognised for writing an outstanding, original piece of work for the stage. It will build upon the foundation of the venue’s reputation for engaging with the next generation of pl
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All the Rage Theatre are presenting Seize the Stage, a festival of new theatre by women at Rich Mix on 19th April 2014. With the aim to foster new collaborations between women in London, up to 6 playwrights will be partnered with 6 directors (offering them master classes, some sp
Read with a free account →05 February 14 · Opportunities
Putney Theatre Company runs a successful new writing scheme with two productions a year. Recent productions have included sell-out studio performances of monologues, duologues, pieces written for a pre-determined set, ten minute shorts and topical media focused drama. This year,
Read with a free account →30 January 14 · Opportunities
Dysthelexi’s SundaySurgery is a monthly development workshop for film, theatre and radio scripts, bringing together writers, actors and directors to work on new writing in a rehearsal room environment. It’s an opportunity for industry talent to work collaboratively and help write
Read with a free account →29 January 14 · Opportunities / Writing Workshops
Book, Music & Lyrics, the workshop programme for musical theatre writers, is now accepting applications for its 2014 Librettist Workshop group. The workshop has three objectives. Firstly, to develop and foster craft skills specific to musical theatre for emerging practitioners. S
Read with a free account →24 January 14 · Opportunities / Weekly Round-up
Our weekly Friday round-up of opportunities listed on the blog that haven’t yet reached their closing date (listed in order of closing date). Portsmouth Festivities 2014: Call for tenders – Deadline: 24 January 2014 Call out for ideas – The Nursery Theatre – Deadline: 24 January
Read with a free account →23 January 14 · Opportunities
HighTide Festival Theatre and Royal & Derngate, Northampton have launched the HighTide / Royal & Derngate Award, designed to commission a play which examines life outside of our major cities; an original piece which explores and has its roots in those towns and rural communities
Read with a free account →21 January 14 · Opportunities
‘Scratch’ is an opportunity for Artists to showcase their work and talents and test out their material on a live audience and is open to Artists from across all disciplines, including theatre, music, dance and comedy. ‘Scratch’ primarily showcases work-in-progress performances an
Read with a free account →21 January 14 · Opportunities
20:20 Vision explores the current mindset of ‘Generation Y’ through comissioning new 10 minute plays by young writers aged between 18 – 30. Utilising the vast space of The Old Theatre Royal Bath, plays will be set site-specificallythroughout the venue, taking the audeince on an e
Read with a free account →17 January 14 · Opportunities
The Nursery has developed ‘5ideaS’, a new monthly night for writers. directors and dramaturgs to explore ideas. From the submissions received, a number of people will be invited to talk about their idea, and performance space will be offered on the basis of these talks. In additi
Read with a free account →16 January 14 · Opportunities
Winchester’s Chesil Theatre is once again inviting playwrights to submit 10 minute scripts for its 10×10 Playwriting Competition. Writers aged 16 and over can send in a short play based on the theme of ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY, chosen to coincide with the theatre’s 150th anniversary
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*Not strictly a writing opportunity, but if you write or devise as part of a creative team or company, this could be one for you!* New Charter Project Commission 2014 In January 2012 the Royal Exchange Theatre embarked on an innovative three year partnership with the New Charter
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