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17 March 20 · Opportunities / Uncategorized
Full Disclosure Theatre are now accepting submissions for a special PRIDE edition of XPOSED, which will be staged at Southwark Playhouse on Sunday 14th June. The new writing night of short plays has enjoyed sold out audiences and continues to reveal the naked and entertaining tru
Read with a free account →16 March 20 · News
Earlier this year, we invited all those who took part in WrAP2020 (our January playwriting challenge), to apply for our brand new writer development programme – London Playwrights 2020. Selected writers are offered a year of development, including masterclasses and dramaturgical
Read this article →16 March 20 · News / Original Content
To kick off #PlayClub2020 we’re super excited to be getting stuck into… Seven Methods of Killing Kylie Jenner by Jasmine-Lee Jones Jasmine Lee-Jones’s Seven Methods of Killing Kylie Jenner is an incredibly inventive and exciting piece of new writing; blending real-life and online
Read this article →16 March 20 · Opportunities
Actor, Pauline Heggen, is looking to form relationships with new writers who would be interested developing work with a company of actors for performance. The company is interested in showcasing the work of new writers and they are looking for both existing scripts and writers wh
Read with a free account →13 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 →12 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: Graeae’s Crips with Chips scratch night accepting
Read with a free account →12 March 20 · Opportunities
One of the biggest challenges for new and emerging writers is without a doubt, structure (that and making a living from writing, but that’s one for another day!). Even more established writers have to grapple with getting their structure right. How do you know you’re building up
Read with a free account →12 March 20 · Opportunities
As a way to get to know new and undiscovered voices, Playmakers Repertory Company invite blind submissions during the months of March and April. Please reach out to them at playmakersliterary@gmail.com if you have a new work you’d like them to consider. Deadline: 30th April 2020
Read with a free account →12 March 20 · Opportunities
DYSPLA has received a new Arts Council grant to fund the development of two Neurodivergent storymakers for a second year running. This year’s 12-month long Residency starts in April 2020 with an Industry Sharing in January 2021. The residency will be tailored to each resident and
Read with a free account →11 March 20 · News / Writing Workshops
We’re thrilled to announce our latest set of workshops coming up this year. These workshops are open to all, although as always, London Playwrights’ Workshop members pay 20% less (find more about signing up here). An Introduction to Musical Theatre Writing (with Emily Garside) 6
Read this article →11 March 20 · Opportunities / Writing Workshops
This half day workshop with Emily Garside explores the fundamentals of musical theatre writing. Beginning with structure, and how it differs from playwrighting we explore how musicals work and how you can begin using those tools to develop your own. Following this introduction we
Read with a free account →11 March 20 · Opportunities / Writing Workshops
So, you’ve got an idea for a play but where do you go from here? Perhaps you’ve never written a play before and despite having an idea you’re passionate about, you don’t know where to start? Or maybe you are an emerging writer who needs to kick-start their next play… It can seem
Read with a free account →11 March 20 · Opportunities / Writing Workshops
Following the success of last year’s Redrafting Programme, our popular Redrafting Course will be making a comeback in September 2020. If you want to redraft your play with practical masterclasses, tailored feedback, and dramaturgical support, read on! Ever wanted the information
Read with a free account →11 March 20 · Opportunities / Writing Workshops
How do you pack a punch in your opening scene? How much information should you give your audience? And what does it take to hook the reader from the very first page? When you submit your play to theatres or competitions, the first few pages are everything – the opening scene is y
Read with a free account →11 March 20 · Events / Writing Workshops
Writing for Radio is an introduction for beginners drawing on tutor Fin Kennedy’s experience as a writer of audio drama for BBC Radio 4, with reference to other innovative writing for the medium. The workshop will start with an introduction to the formats and commissioning proces
Read this article →11 March 20 · Events / Opportunities
Rosemary’s House has opened their first round of applications for their writers retreat in Greece (starting at $3500). Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. Taking place in July and August, their inaugural workshops will accept serious writers from across the globe. U
Read with a free account →10 March 20 · Events
Free tickets are available for WMC Writers, Friday 13th March at Southwark Playhouse, London. 6:30-9pm. Open to womxn & non-binary artists only. If you’re looking for a supportive environment to share your writing, or a fun space to read new writing or just want to meet other fab
Read this article →10 March 20 · Opportunities
Following the success of WriterSlam with Amazon Studios, they are partnering with their sister company, Audible, to find new and exciting projects that are perfectly suited for audio. With over 400,000 audiobooks, Audible Original dramas, podcasts and short stories, Audible are c
Read with a free account →10 March 20 · Opportunities
2020 marks the 400th anniversary of the sailing of the Mayflower from Plymouth UK to Plymouth Massachusetts. Rotherhithe in Southwark is one of 11 destinations across the UK that will commemorate this exceptional voyage as part of The Mayflower 400 programme, with an exciting pro
Read with a free account →10 March 20 · Opportunities
Pint-sized Plays 2020 Writing Competition is now in its 13th year. The Pint-sized Plays competition has become one of the leading international competitions for 5-10 minute plays. Plays must have only two or three actors in a play and be capable of being performed in the bar area
Read with a free account →10 March 20 · Opportunities
Power Play is a feminist theatre-makers collective. They make work by female and non-binary creatives in non-traditional theatre spaces and do pioneering data research into gender inequality in film, TV and theatre. Founded in 2018, over the last two years, they have produced fiv
Read with a free account →09 March 20 · Play Club
It’s back! #PlayClub Following the success of last year’s inaugural Play Club, we’re bringing the project back for 2020 with 4 of the most exciting plays of the last 10 years, as well as another rehearsed reading event at the end of the year! Every other month, starting in March,
Read this article →06 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 →04 March 20 · Opportunities
Applecart Arts, a creative hub in east London, are searching for writers aged between 10-16 years who are passionate about their community. They are looking for original short stories, plays, poems, songs, works of art, and self produced video content which explore a subject matt
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