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01 May 25 · Opportunities
Script Lab is back, offering 10 new writers expert guidance and support to turn a short film idea into a ready-to-shoot script. The programme is open to writers – from any creative discipline and experience – with an initial idea for a short film under 15 minutes in length. You d
Read with a free account →01 May 25 · Opportunities
Established in 2000 by New Writing North, the Northern Writers’ Awards supports work-in-progress by new, emerging and established writers across the North of England. The Awards support writers creatively as they develop their work towards publication, as well as helping them to
Read with a free account →28 April 25 · Opportunities
Kevin Elyot Award 2025 is open for submissions. More information can be found here: https://www.bristol.ac.uk/theatre-collection/news/2025/kevin-elyot-award-2025.html The Kevin Elyot Award is an annual award of £3,000 given to support a writer-in-residence based at the University
Read with a free account →28 April 25 · Opportunities
Amidst 2,000 acres of spectacular Scottish countryside, a beautifully updated Edwardian estate will be your home for a very special experience. Embrace this secluded sanctuary which will feed your creative spirit and enable inner transformation and professional growth. Welcome to
Read with a free account →28 April 25 · Opportunities
The Lambeth Fringe returns in 2025, marking a decade of championing bold, diverse, and innovative performances. Originally founded as the Clapham Fringe, the festival embarked on an exciting expansion in 2024, broadening its reach across South London. Now in its second year under
Read with a free account →25 April 25 · Opportunities / Weekly Round-up
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Read with a free account →25 April 25 · Opportunities
Thanks to a generous sponsor, writer Helen Jeffery is able offer TWO fully funded places on her next 6 week online ‘Introduction to Playwriting Course’ which starts 13th May. These are for writers on a low income who would not otherwise be able to attend. If you would like to app
Read with a free account →11 April 25 · Opportunities / Weekly Round-up
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Read with a free account →10 April 25 · Opportunities
Unleash Your Creativity at the TakeTen Chesil Theatre New Writing Festival 2025-2026 Aspiring and seasoned writers are invited to participate in the ninth biennial playwriting event. This nationwide competition kicks off on 1st March 2025 with the theme of ‘Angels’. Writers are e
Read with a free account →10 April 25 · Opportunities
The BBC New Comedy Awards is a nationwide talent search to find the best new comedy talent. Since they first launched in 1995 the prestigious awards have helped launch the careers of many of the UK’s best-loved comedians. What’s the prize? Shortlisted candidates will be asked to
Read with a free account →10 April 25 · Opportunities
StoryFirst – Writer’s Call Out Deadline Tuesday 22 April at 10AM Got a story to share? National Youth Theatre Members can now submit your scripts for StoryFirst, part of our new writing festival this summer hosted at our award-winning Workshop Theatre. We’re inviting NYT Members
Read with a free account →09 April 25 · Opportunities
CALL OUT: HEAD JUDGE WANTED! Riverside Studios is on the hunt for a passionate, experienced theatre and performance practitioner to lead our panel at this year’s Bitesize Festival. ✨ What you’ll do: 🔹 Watch 20–30 shows between 7 July–3 August 🔹 Collaborate with Bitesize Volunte
Read with a free account →09 April 25 · Opportunities
Short Attention Span Theatre are looking for 10-minute plays for their shows in July 2025 at the Ayr Gaiety and subsequent 3-date tour of Ayrshire community venues. The deadline is Wednesday, 30th April 2025 The theme is the Swedish pop sensation ABBA. Interpret this however you
Read with a free account →04 April 25 · Opportunities / Weekly Round-up
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Read with a free account →04 April 25 · Opportunities
Writer Call-Out: Pinocchio at The Old Joint Stock! The Old Joint Stock Theatre is seeking a talented writer to bring a fresh, exciting adaptation of Pinocchio to life for one of our Christmas show in 2025. This will be a bold, imaginative take on the classic tale, staged in our i
Read with a free account →28 March 25 · Opportunities / Weekly Round-up
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Read with a free account →25 March 25 · Play Club
Join us for the return of our online book club for plays, Play Club! This April, we’ll be reading The Crucible by Arthur Miller. How to get the play: we’ve consciously chosen a play which is widely available online or in your local library. A quick google search should bring up a
Read this article →21 March 25 · Opportunities / Weekly Round-up
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Read with a free account →20 March 25 · Opportunities
Formal invitation: submit your short film to Women X Film Festival 2025 💌 Submissions for our BIFA accredited film festival are open until May 23rd and we’re looking for new films for our programming team to lovingly curate into our screenings. And this year our criteria window
Read with a free account →20 March 25 · Opportunities
Are you an artist looking to have an open dialogue with venues and companies in the industry about how best we can support you and your work? 👀 STAMP Connects returns this year on 21 May ✨ Join us for the annual afternoon filled with panel talks, networking opportunities and of
Read with a free account →20 March 25 · Opportunities
We are delighted to be opening applications for our next CREATORS RESIDENCY of 2025! This residency is designed to empower artists, directors, theatre companies, actors, dancers and physical performers to deepen their creative practice and explore unusual and exciting ensemble st
Read with a free account →20 March 25 · Opportunities
UK Jewish Film Festival is launching a new film fund for 2025 to support the production of three short films exploring British Jewish identity. They are seeking three talented screenwriters to create 15-minute dramatic shorts aimed at teenagers. Each selected writer will receive
Read with a free account →20 March 25 · Opportunities
LSF are hosting a TWO-DAY Screenwriters Online Festival and writers can attend completely free. They have sessions delivered by Michael Arndt, Scott Myers, Pilar Alessandra, Joey Tuccio and so many more. What will you get? Practical insight into how to better write a script to ge
Read with a free account →18 March 25 · Opportunities
An in-person masterclass exploring what it is to speak the truth to power in a world where truth is under attack. Date: Monday 31st March 2025 Time: 7pm – 9:30pm Running time of workshop: 2.5 hours – delivered in-person at Theatre503 Studio. Find out more and book here. Source: d
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