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02 June 16 · Education / Events
Bush Theatre Workshop: Diversity – how we can create a more diverse theatre industry? Tuesday July 5th 2016 from 11am-12pm Part of London Writers’ Week 2016 In this free workshop, Associate Dramaturg at the Bush Theatre Rob Drummer will discuss diversity in the theatre industry,
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Event with designer Jenny Beavan Monday July 4th 2016 from 7-9pm Part of London Writers’ Week 2016 Oscar winner Jenny Beavan studied Theatre Design at Central Saint Martins. More details about this exclusive event will be published shortly. This discussion is for you if… You’re i
Read this article →02 June 16 · Education / Events
MA Dramatic Writing Showcase Monday July 4th 2016 from 2-4pm Part of London Writers’ Week 2016 The MA Dramatic Writing Showcase introduces the work of the graduating students each year from the MA Dramatic Writing at Drama Centre London at Central Saint Martins, the only course i
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How can the industry and academia work together to explore new ideas in dramatic writing? Monday July 4th 2016 from 10am – 1pm Part of London Writers’ Week 2016 In this free discussion, Masters from the new MA Dramatic Writing course at Drama Centre London at Central Saint Martin
Read this article →01 June 16 · Opportunities
The Leytonstone Itch a bi-monthly night at Leytonstone’s award winning ‘All You Read is Love’ (http://www.allyoureadislove.com). It is a scratch night like no other, an opportunity to try out ideas and share new work in a warm supportive environment. You can get feedback on your
Read with a free account →01 June 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: Project 2036 at the Bush Theatre Description: is
Read with a free account →01 June 16 · Funding and Bursaries / Opportunities
Imagine Festival of the Arts will run from 15th – 30th October 2016 and offer a number of events based around the works of writer HG Wells, who lived in the borough during his most successful years. In their own words: “Did you know H G Wells lived in Sutton, and inspired the fir
Read with a free account →31 May 16 · Education / Opportunities
If you are aged 18 – 25, creative and want to work in theatre, join TYPT:16. Talawa’s TYPT gives you the chance to work with the UK’s primary Black-led theatre company, to collaborate with professionals and to create a brand new piece of theatre – and it’s FREE! How it works: TYP
Read with a free account →31 May 16 · Opportunities
The New Works of Merit Playwriting Contest is an international playwriting contest developed in 2003 to bring works of social significance to the general public, works that might not otherwise have the opportunity to be presented. They aim to present “powerful, heart-felt new wor
Read with a free account →31 May 16 · Writing Workshops
Helen Prescott, a writer affiliated with the Octagon Theatre, puts on weekly writing workshops every Thurs 10-12 noon in Horwich, currently at Brewed Coffee, cafe, 47 Lee Lane. These writing workshops are open to visitors, so if you are in the area, do feel free to pop in. How to
Read this article →30 May 16 · Opportunities
Second Sons Theatre Company, based in London, is currently open to submissions for short comedy plays for their new writing night Play Time. The event is at Theatre N16 in Balham on Friday 2nd September at 7.30pm. What to submit: They are looking for five ‘unique, alternative com
Read with a free account →29 May 16 · Events
Tonic Celebrates Wednesday 22 June at 7pm Ambassadors Theatre West Street, London, WC2H 9ND Tonic Theatre is celebrating the achievements of leading theatre practitioners. At each Tonic Celebrates event they’ll bring together a group of remarkable women to talk about their career
Read this article →27 May 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 →26 May 16 · Opportunities
Free Rayne Artists is seeking plays for their next night of new writing ‘Spiral’ at The Bread and Roses Theatre from 16th-18th October 2016. Free Rayne Artists is a new theatre company dedicated to showcasing new writing, actors and directors. Their first show ‘Spiral’ sold out a
Read with a free account →26 May 16 · Opportunities
Play Submissions Helper has just published their monthly roundup of opportunities, featuring those with deadlines in June 2016. As usual, we’ve already picked and posted the ones we’ve found most relevant (most of these are based in the US), but you can click through peruse the w
Read with a free account →25 May 16 · Opportunities
Spiltmilk Dance and artsdepot are offering two London-based artists an opportunity to create a brand new short piece of performance (8 minutes maximum), to be performed as part of The Love Cabaret at artsdepot on Friday 15th July. This Summer, Spiltmilk Dance are going out and ab
Read with a free account →24 May 16 · Opportunities
This award is offered in memory of Leslie Scalapino, her extraordinary body of work, and her commitment to the community of experimental writing and performance. Read about Leslie here. The Leslie Scalapino Award recognizes the importance of exploratory approaches and an innovati
Read with a free account →24 May 16 · Education / Funding and Bursaries
Project 2036 is a three year programme that will offer a Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic and Refugee (BAMER) playwright, director and producer a £10,000 bursary each year, generously funded by the Leverhulme Trust. The Bush is proposing to host three BAMER artists annually over the
Read with a free account →20 May 16 · Opportunities / Writing Workshops
Time: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM Days of Week: Monday Course Code: WR16311 Subject: Words and Ideas Level: ALL LEVELS Tutor: Jennifer Farmer Max students: 12 Number of Sessions: 6 Status: Available/A Cost: £130.00 to £173.00 Notes: Class on Saturday 2 July 10:30 AM – 2:30 PM. No Class on
Read with a free account →20 May 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 →18 May 16 · Opportunities
The call out for scripts for Irlam Fringe 2016 – taking place August – is now open. Submissions are limited to ONE per writer. Please do not send multiple submissions. There is no fee for submitting your work or, if selected, for staging it. They are looking for 15 minute plays w
Read with a free account →16 May 16 · Opportunities
The Adrian Pagan award is back for a third year. Think you’ve got what it takes to address the state of the nation? The King’s Head are looking for the brightest directors, producers and creative teams to pitch plays that capture the zeitgeist in an exciting, thought-provoking an
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Are you a student in a Bedfordshire school? Are you in years 11 – 13? If so, StageWrite are offering an opportunity for one student to see their work performed by professional actors as part of StageWrite 2017. In this unique opportunity, students are invited to submit a 15 minut
Read with a free account →13 May 16 · Opportunities
Falling Pennies is proud to present its 2nd scratch night ”On The Night” 2After the wonderful sell-out success with our debut On The Night-New Beginnings we are proud to announce that we will be returning to The Arcola Theatre on 19th June 2016″ Do you have a story to tell? Are y
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