08 January 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 →08 January 16 · Events / Opportunities
Tiny Women Brains now has booking available for the workshops, Q&As and performances taking place as part of this comedy festival from 29-31 January 2016, a great opportunity for those interested in comedy and improv. How to book: Please email wftcimprov@gmail.com. Source: League
Read with a free account →08 January 16 · Opportunities
Submissions are now open for ‘A Festival of New Writing’, presented by Etch in association with the Pleasance, London. The Festival will take place from 31st March – 3rd April 2016. They will be supporting the development of eight brand new plays in a festival of new writing at t
Read with a free account →08 January 16 · Education / Writing Workshops
Rose Theatre Kingston’s playwriting course is run by playwright and dramaturg Stephen Brown, whose plays include Faster (Filter Theatre) and Future Me (Theatre 503). Stephen has been a core teacher at the Rose for four years and many of his students have gone on to work as profes
Read this article →07 January 16 · Opportunities
Submissions wanted of 8 minute plays about “ShowBiz”. There is no charge/no fee to submit. Winning scripts will be performed at Theatre Asylum in Hollywood as part of the Hollywood Fringe Theatre Festival, June 2015. Produced by Hollywood Scribbler Theatre. Producer, D. Bancroft.
Read with a free account →06 January 16 · Writing Workshops
New Year’s resolution to start-or keep-writing? Join a Write & Shine morning creative writing workshop in 2016! Write & Shine creative writing workshops embrace the inspirational power of the morning. “Research shows we’re more creative in the morning. When we wake, we’re incredi
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The Space » A 2016 challenge: 29 Plays Later returns! Due to popular demand, 28 Plays Later is back and – as this year is a leap year – it’s bigger and better than ever. They already have some exciting tasks for you, offering unique opportunities for writers. Last year 115 writer
Read with a free account →05 January 16 · Opportunities
Following a sell-out success in November, the next Women Redressed will be on Sunday 20th March at the Arcola Theatre. Sheer Height are pleased to announce that they are now accepting script submissions for the event. What to submit: Their criteria for scripts is as follows: The
Read with a free account →05 January 16 · Opportunities
The Terence Rattigan Society is pleased to announce the establishment of a new playwriting award, which will be formally launched in an event on 26 January 2016 at the Jermyn Street Theatre. The award’s judges will include actor David Suchet, writer Julian Fellowes, director Thea
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The new revised mission of the $10,000 2016 Saroyan/Paul Human Rights Playwriting Prize invites stimulating new works that explore socially and politically charged themes about Human Rights /Social Justice. Our aim is to harness theatre’s ability to make a relevant impact on our
Read with a free account →05 January 16 · Opportunities
Duelling Productions will offer three/four playwrights the opportunity to have a short play of theirs performed on the London Fringe in 2016. The event will take place at Theatro Technis and it will run on a profit share basis. Duelling Productions is a London based Film and Thea
Read with a free account →05 January 16 · Opportunities
‘Playground’ new writers’ showcase run by Ghost Dog Productions is taking applications for February’s love-themed show. The show takes place from 21st to 23rd Feb in London at the Horse & Stables near Waterloo. What to submit: They are looking for 10min short plays themed around
Read with a free account →04 January 16 · Opportunities
Soggy Brass is back at the Southwark Playhouse on 6 March 2016, with exciting news: “We’ve improved the deal for the writers on two accounts this time, firstly the venue has almost doubled in size to a 200+ capacity space and also we will be paying all those involved to boot.” Wh
Read with a free account →01 January 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; 2) Opportunities with Deadlines; 3) Workshops and Events; 4) Ongoing op
Read with a free account →29 December 15 · Education / Original Content
We’re very happy to announce we’ll be offering a range of new courses to support writers in Spring 2016, ranging from one-off workshops to term-long courses, and catering to writers at a variety of levels. Do keep an eye on on our Workshops listings, as we may add new courses for
Read this article →29 December 15 · Opportunities
Duelling Productions will offer three/four playwrights the opportunity to have a short play of theirs performed on the London Fringe in 2016. The event will take place at Theatro Technis and it will run on a profit share basis. Dates: Rehearsals 19th-23rd March Technical Rehearsa
Read with a free account →29 December 15 · Opportunities
“As part of our commitment to supporting the charity Unseen UK throughout the run of IN/OUT (A FEELING) at The Hope Theatre from January 12th to the 30th we are welcoming submissions of ten to fifteen minute monologues inspired by the brief ‘Voice of the Voiceless’.” Two of these
Read with a free account →25 December 15 · 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; 2) Opportunities with Deadlines; 3) Workshops and Events; 4) Ongoing op
Read with a free account →23 December 15 · 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: Theatre503 Award 2016 & Theatre503 Five Descripti
Read with a free account →18 December 15 · 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; 2) Opportunities with Deadlines; 3) Workshops and Events; 4) Ongoing op
Read with a free account →17 December 15 · Opportunities
Applications are now open for theatre and performance companies and makers who would like to bring work to the second Plymouth Fringe Festival from Monday 30th May – Saturday 4th June 2016. There is no charge for taking place in the festival and companies receive a split of Box O
Read with a free account →17 December 15 · Opportunities
“Scratch it!” Is Tigz Theatre’s new writing event that is scheduled to take place every 6 months at the London Welsh Centre. Designed to engage with new writers our aim is to give new talent the chance to see parts of their work staged in a scratch performance in the heart of cen
Read with a free account →16 December 15 · Opportunities
The Nick Darke Writers’ Award 2016 is now open for entries. Established in 2006 to celebrate the best writing for stage, screen and radio, the Nick Darke Writers’ Award is funded by Falmouth University’s Academy of Music and Theatre Arts, and the School of Writing & Journalism. T
Read with a free account →16 December 15 · Opportunities
RE:act – The Pianist of Willesden Lane brings together four emerging writers, directors and a group of actors to respond to the story, themes and characters within the Mainstage show. Written in 24 hours, rehearsed at quick fire speed and performed on the stage of St. James Studi
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