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20 July 16 · Original Content
In the second of our blogs from London Writers’ Week 2016, Jacqueline Sara Cloake gives us the lowdown on the launch of the National Student Playwriting Awards, and shares the experts’ top tips for writing a well-received script. — The last time I won anything was a colouring com
Read this article →18 July 16 · Opportunities
Now in its 14th year, New Works of Merit Playwriting Contest is accepting scripts For Guidelines and Application Form go to: http://www.newworksofmeritplaywritingcontest.com/ Award: $300 + a professional reading and Q&A valued at $1,000. Deadline: 31 July 2016 Source: Direct cont
Read with a free account →15 July 16 · 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). Opportunities are grouped into four sections: 1) Pick of the Week & featured posts; 2) Opportunities with Deadlines; 3) Workshops and Even
Read with a free account →15 July 16 · Opportunities
Critical Mass is a free 10 week playwriting programme for writers aged 18+from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds. Previous participants have gone on to have their plays workshopped or performed as a rehearsed reading with professional actors. Spring 2016 saw the first
Read with a free account →15 July 16 · Opportunities
Run by Artistic Director Julia Taylor and Co-producer Tim Cook, Scene Gym launches on 4th August 2016 from 10am-1pm at The Old Vic Workrooms in Bermondsey. What is it? Scene Gym brings together actors, writers and directors to workshop new material. How to Apply: Email scenegym@g
Read with a free account →14 July 16 · Events
Playwrights’ Circle Monday 25 July from 7.30-9.30pm Bread & Roses Theatre The Playwrights Circle is a friendly and supportive circle in which playwrights can share their work and work-in-progress, run by The Bread & Roses Theatre on the last Monday every month. The Bread & Roses
Read this article →14 July 16 · Opportunities
Theatrefullstop have teamed up with both Etcetera Theatre and Lion and Unicorn Theatre to present the first Pub Theatre Festival to be staged in April 2017. The aim is to give current drama school and university students, as well as graduates the opportunity to stage their works
Read with a free account →13 July 16 · Opportunities / Pick of the Week
Each week we look through our pile of writing opportunities to pick out one we think is particularly worth your time. It could be an innovative brief, great prize money, a high-profile company, or just plain fun. This week’s pick: Alfred Fagon Award 2016 open for applications fro
Read with a free account →11 July 16 · Events
‘Discovering the Keskidee Centre’ Wednesday 10 August 2016 from 1.30 pm to 2.30 pm The London Metropolitan Archives Opened in 1971, The Keskidee Centre was Britain’s first arts and cultural centre for the black community. It was opened 35 years ago. It was the meeting place for c
Read this article →08 July 16 · 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). Opportunities are grouped into four sections: 1) Pick of the Week & featured posts; 2) Opportunities with Deadlines; 3) Workshops and Even
Read with a free account →05 July 16 · Opportunities / Writing Workshops
Writing for Radio Drama Workshop for the under 25s: MONOLOGUES: Podium.me the online platform for the under 25s, is branching out from journalism to launch a drama initiative. Podium.me has a reputation for working successfully with young talent. Itis a platform that is recognise
Read with a free account →04 July 16 · Opportunities
ComedySportz are holding two wiriting workshops this summer… July 25th – Sketch Writing. Led by Sean Mason. This one day course will cover character and material development, script formatting (stage, radio and television) and developing your voice as a writer. Sean has been a me
Read with a free account →02 July 16 · Opportunities
Women in Film and Television has announced the call for applications for the next WFTV Mentoring Scheme, which aims to support women working in TV and film. WFTV Chief Executive, Kate Kinninmont, said, “Since 2011 we have helped 120 women to progress their careers and we’re delig
Read with a free account →01 July 16 · 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). Opportunities are grouped into four sections: 1) Pick of the Week & featured posts; 2) Opportunities with Deadlines; 3) Workshops and Even
Read with a free account →30 June 16 · News
Three winners of the Windsor Fringe’s Kenneth Branagh Drama Award for New Writing, 2016, have been announced! Congratulations go to Jacky Daly for ‘The Space Between’, David Hendon for ‘Eyes to the Wind’ and Eleanor Clare for ‘Jameson & Son. Funeral Services Since 1888’. Organise
Read this article →27 June 16 · Jobs / Opportunities
“The Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre is looking for a Freelance Poet to deliver an activity as part of our Roald Dahl Day on 17th September 2016. This is an exciting opportunity to take part in one of our biggest events of the year, which will be even bigger this year as we ce
Read with a free account →24 June 16 · Opportunities
Bristol Old Vic’s Literary Department is on the hunt for new and previously unproduced plays and musicals from writers living and working in the South West. Submissions are accepted from Wednesday, 1 June until 18 July, 2016. If your work is one of the top 5 scripts they receive
Read with a free account →24 June 16 · Opportunities
Submissions are now OPEN for etch010 scratch night on Monday 25th July at The Peckham Pelican. What Etch are looking for: Either of the following: An extract of new work still in development no more than 15 minutes in length that has never before been produced. A clear outline fo
Read with a free account →24 June 16 · 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). Opportunities are grouped into four sections: 1) Pick of the Week & featured posts; 2) Opportunities with Deadlines; 3) Workshops and Even
Read with a free account →22 June 16 · Events / Original Content
London Writers’ Week is right around the corner, so be sure to get your tickets if you want to get a taste of the most exciting new writing in London! Featuring new work by Sonali Bhattacharyya, Sophia Chapadjiev, Eva Edo, John Murray, and Ash Sohoye. When: Thursday 7 July 2016 a
Read this article →17 June 16 · 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). Opportunities are grouped into four sections: 1) Pick of the Week & featured posts; 2) Opportunities with Deadlines; 3) Workshops and Even
Read with a free account →14 June 16 · Jobs / Opportunities
Doctors is produced by BBC Birmingham and has been screened on BBC One since March, 2000. A vacancy has arisen on the show for a Script Editor. The Script Editor reports to the Series Producer in the first instance, and works in close conjunction with the Producers to provide edi
Read with a free account →13 June 16 · Opportunities
Drift Shop scratch night is an evening of new theatre writing and original performance. They are currently looking for playwrights, directors and actors to take part in their next scratch night, which takes place on 30 August 2016 at the book club in Shoreditch. Visit their websi
Read with a free account →10 June 16 · 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). Opportunities are grouped into four sections: 1) Pick of the Week & featured posts; 2) Opportunities with Deadlines; 3) Workshops and Even
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