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10 February 20 · Opportunities
What is it? Submissions are open for the ITV Red Planet Prize from March 27th to April 3rd 2020. They are looking for writers who can create unforgettable contemporary drama, characters that make you sit up, and demand you watch them and share the moment. They want to see authent
Read with a free account →10 February 20 · Opportunities
What is it? E-Merge Festival are currently searching for short plays that relate to the theme of “BLACK SHEEP”. They will be performed/workshopped for their next scratch nights (on April 17th in London) where an industry audience will be in attendance. How to apply? Please send t
Read with a free account →10 February 20 · Opportunities
The BBC Writersroom annual window for unsolicited comedy scripts will be open from 10am on Monday 23rd March 2020 and deactivate at 5pm on Monday 20th April 2020. They see scripts as a calling card to show case a writer’s talent, ability, and sense of humour. They are looking for
Read with a free account →09 February 20 · Opportunities
What is it? Following their recent sell-out shows at The King’s Head Theatre and The Bunker in London, Reboot Theatre Company (RTC) are looking for new writing for their upcoming production of Reboot: Shorts 3. RTC will choose 4-6 plays to perform at a central London theatre on 2
Read with a free account →07 February 20 · Opportunities
The BEATS Mentoring programme is an exciting new programme for emerging and experienced British East Asian writers and directors, funded by ScreenSkills. The 9 month program will support professional development that responds to a very specific and real industry need: to develop
Read with a free account →07 February 20 · Opportunities
Who are they? Beardance Theatre are a new theatre company based in London and the South East. They are dedicated to producing work about and from the lesser-heard voices of society. They are currently looking for new writing to be performed at their inaugural short play night. Pl
Read with a free account →07 February 20 · Opportunities
Action Transport Theatre with Canada’s Young People’s Theatre (YPT), and Australia’s Ryde Youth Theatre have partnered on Three Up, an international programme for young writers aged 13-17. Action Transport Theatre are looking for FOUR young people with a passion for writing and i
Read with a free account →07 February 20 · Opportunities
What is it? FrancisHardy Productions is looking to meet playwrights and spoken word poets who have work, or work-in-progress writing or stories, about sport. Demonstrable experience in theatre and performance is required, due to the demands of audio writing. Who do they want to h
Read with a free account →07 February 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 →06 February 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: The Nick Darke Writer’s Award 2020 is now open fo
Read with a free account →06 February 20 · Opportunities
Swings & Roundabouts are looking for 15 minute scripts inspired by the prompt ‘STUCK WITH YOU’ for a showcase for Shelter @ the Southwark Playhouse May 3rd, 7pm. They are an inspiring platform for emerging directors, playwrights and actors to meet, share skills and showcase their
Read with a free account →05 February 20 · Opportunities
Radius 2020 Playwriting Competition in association with the Finborough Theatre is now open. The winning play will receive £500 and a staged reading on the Sunday 28 June at the Finborough Theatre, Earl’s Court. Please email your entry to info@radiusdrama.org.uk together with a co
Read with a free account →05 February 20 · Opportunities
Do you have a script that you want performing? Or are you a creative that would like to work with a theatre company? Greedy Pig Theatre are looking for scripts for their second project of 2020. They are also looking to branch out and expand their pool of creatives! If you are int
Read with a free account →03 February 20 · Events
If you’re interested in an event on early stage career development, or if you have a burning question to ask a panel of theatre makers, book tickets now for a panel discussion put together by Nick Hern Books on Saturday 8th February. Writers Lily Bevan, David William Bryan and Na
Read this article →03 February 20 · Opportunities
What is it? Anonymous Is a Woman Theatre Company (AIAWTC) is seeking submissions of short scenes for its performance night at Pleasance Theatre Mainspace this April. There will be ‘50/50’ gender-equality in casting. Scenes can be new writing, twists on old works, devised pieces o
Read with a free account →02 February 20 · Opportunities
What is it? Established in 2006 to celebrate the best writing for stage, screen and radio, the Nick Darke Writers’ Award is funded by Falmouth University through the Academy of Music and Theatre Arts (AMATA) and the School of Communication. The Award commemorates the playwright N
Read with a free account →02 February 20 · Opportunities
What is it? Crimson Phoenix has opened their script submission window for plays and musicals, looking for shows to produce in 2021. They are looking for shows to produce for their 2021 season, and writers will receive agreed royalty rates for production, as well as being appropri
Read with a free account →31 January 20 · Events / Writing Workshops
What is it? After hosting workshops in 2018 and 2019, with attendees from Italy, United Kingdom, France, Belgium, Poland, the Netherlands and USA, and after the great success of his play The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, viewed by over 20000 people at the Elfo Pu
Read this article →31 January 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 →30 January 20 · Opportunities
London has the most amazing and diverse pool of brilliant theatre-making talent, and The Lion & Unicorn Theatre want to create a warm, supportive and creative hub for people to come and make their work, no matter what story they want to tell. So whether you’re making work based o
Read with a free account →30 January 20 · Events
The Young Court Friend Events are back. Led by industry experts, these workshops (from 15th – 22nd Feb) are an opportunity for young writers, directors, producers and creatives to share knowledge and gain insights into theatre making. Each lecture style workshop is led by an expe
Read this article →30 January 20 · Opportunities
The production company, Underscore Studios, know the importance of a good script and have opened up their channels to receive short film scripts, up to 15 minutes long. The opportunity is for screenwriters, particularly working-class artists. Writers should submit a little bio ab
Read with a free account →30 January 20 · Opportunities
CALL FOR WOMXN WRITERS Looking for short plays (10 mins max), monologues, songs, spoken word, fables, haikus etc. for PUNCHING LABUTE 2.0. LGBTQA+ writers and writers of color strongly encouraged to submit. This Collection: Punching LaBute will be a show consisting of work that m
Read with a free account →30 January 20 · Events
What is it? Writing Plays with Kim Komljanec is a residential course to help you write a one-act stage play in a week. From the 31st May – 5th June 2020 at Le Verger, France, 8 people can experience the peace and quiet of the countryside while gaining writing expertise, encouragi
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