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24 March 20 · Opportunities
Sharp Scratches, the new writing night at Theatre Deli is responding to our current strange and worrying situation by creating SHARP SCRATCHES: WRITING IN ISOLATION – a Facebook Group where you can buddy up with other writers and connect with each other over their work. Find out
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Breakwater Theatre Company is a new writing company based in Cleethorpes. They were due to perform Angel by Henry Naylor on Friday 17th April 2020 however, the production has had to be postponed due to the current Coronavirus situation. Instead of bringing a live theatre performa
Read with a free account →24 March 20 · Opportunities
Women & Theatre have released a series of monologues exploring women and work. The first series is now live and can be downloaded and listened to anywhere in the world for free. Episode 1 by Naylah Ahmed explores working in the theatre. Simply search “Women & Theatre” in your pod
Read with a free account →24 March 20 · Opportunities
In response to the coronavirus crisis, Papatango have come up with some fantastic resources. We’ve already posted about their Isolated But Open Commissions but they have also launched the following (in their words, taken from Playwriting UK Facebook Group): Papatango Library We’v
Read with a free account →24 March 20 · Opportunities
Self-isolating or losing the theatre tribe is tough, including for being creative. So Papatango has set aside £2000 to support 20 artists to create despite coronavirus. They invite you to pen a monologue(s) of up to 5 minutes (2 – 4 pages) on any topic. They will pick 10 and pay
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Farnham Maltings wants to support South East based theatre makers in our towns and villages to create new work right now which responds to and supports our communities in these extraordinary and difficult times. They are offering a limited programme of grants from £500 to £5000 t
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Quarantine Quill Episode 5: The Mind’s Ear and What an Epidemic Sounds Like🎈 Listen to Quarantine Quill, a creative writing podcast improvised by Anna Polonyi of the Paris Institute for Critical Thinking. The podcast brings you a daily writing tip and prompt as long as PICT’s cr
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JW Plays are seeking 15 minute shorts in response to isolation – find out more here. Deadline: rolling Source: Playwriting UK
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*Opportunity for writers/actors who identify as Working Class* What they are looking for: 5 minute monologues on the theme of class. There will be a £50 cash prize for the winning monologue. For more information, please check out their post on Facebook. There will be a £50 prize
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BBC Writersroom believe in the power of stories and storytellers to keep us hopeful, entertained and to help us make sense of the world, particularly in such a strange and unprecedented time as the one we find ourselves in now. That’s why they are asking for original short-form s
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Breakout Film Festival is a monthly contested international short film festival with an annual event held in Edinburgh, Scotland. Submissions are open each month, January to December, with a monthly winner subsequently chosen. In January 2021, the winning film of each monthly con
Read with a free account →24 March 20 · Opportunities
Do you want a career writing TV Drama? The BBC Studios Writers’ Academy gives writers the opportunity to learn from some of the biggest names in the industry, the chance to develop their skills on the BBC’s flagship shows (EastEnders, Casualty, Holby City, Doctors, and River City
Read with a free account →24 March 20 · Opportunities
30% off with code STILLON30 As the coronavirus outbreak continues to unfold, venues across the UK and beyond have been forced to close their doors. The plays on there have had their runs cut tragically short, tours and artists have had dates cancelled, and some shows weren’t even
Read with a free account →24 March 20 · Opportunities
In their words: This is a really scary time for all artists, for people worried about their families and loved ones. We planned on running a workshop this month but because of the virus are thinking of how else we can support female identifying and non-binary writers + actors. We
Read with a free account →23 March 20 · Opportunities
ChewBoy Productions are now accepting submissions for their online gallery the ‘Quarantine Collective’. In light of recent events, they are seeking any creative work that has been created in or is inspired by self isolation and quarantine to help bring creatives together in one p
Read with a free account →20 March 20 · Opportunities / Weekly Round-up
Want to support LPB? Become a member! 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
Read with a free account →19 March 20 · 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: BBC Writersroom – open for comedy scripts on 23rd
Read with a free account →19 March 20 · Opportunities
The Dramatists Guild are now accepting submissions for a new virtual DG Footlights available to dramatists living in the United Kingdom. This opportunity is free, and anyone who has written a play or musical for the stage may submit their work. Virtual Footlights reading dates ar
Read with a free account →18 March 20 · Opportunities
AboutFACE Theatre hold an annual new writing festival in Dublin each year. Four plays are selected for the rehearsed readings which take place at Smock Alley and the Civic Theatre in November. The festival is open to all Irish residents, and people of Irish descent who are living
Read with a free account →18 March 20 · Digital Resources / News
We hope everyone is doing well and staying healthy at the moment – in the light of the current crisis, we just wanted to share an update on how we plan to continue our work to support new writers during these uncertain times. Instagram Inspiration As most of us will be spending a
Read this article →17 March 20 · Opportunities
The multi-award-winning Seahorse Films are looking for new screenplays to add to their slate. They are particularly interested in: High-End Fantasy (think Shape Of Water, Amélie, Pan’s Labyrinth) Elevated intelligent supernatural/horror thriller (Penny Dreadful, The Babadook, Get
Read with a free account →17 March 20 · Opportunities
Carnon Downs Drama Group is looking for new script writers to enter their one act play competition as part of their 50th anniversary celebrations! The winning play will be performed by their cast in Truro from 1st to 3rd and on 10th October and the writer will win £100. Entries s
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Following the success of their inaugural new writing initiative Voices In The Dark 2018, they are now accepting submissions for Voices in The Dark 2020 #TakeTwo. After a nationwide call-out, Voices in the Dark 2020 will feature a selection of 6 short plays from emerging writers t
Read with a free account →17 March 20 · Opportunities
This opportunity is currently on hold, please do not submit. Lemon House are hosting a night of rehearsed readings called Behind Closed Doors at an East London theatre on 8th June, showcasing work by writers of underrepresented genders (this includes cis women, trans women, trans
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