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13 March 14 · Opportunities
Sixteen Feet Productions present an opportunity for aspiring and emerging writers to showcase new work. They welcome submissions from anyone who lives, works or studies in Lambeth. There is also a category for young writers of 21 and under. The selected plays will be rehearsed wi
Read with a free account →12 March 14 · Opportunities
The latest IdeasTap quarterly brief is now open for submissions.There will be a first (£250), second (£100) and third (£50) prize. The brief: “Capitalism in crisis! Political unrest! Climate change! Antibiotic resistance! Do you ever feel like we’re basically doomed as a species?
Read with a free account →07 March 14 · 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). Creative competition on the theme of LOVE (£250 prize), IdeasTap Editors Brief – Deadline: 7 March 2014 at 5pm Volunteers required for scr
Read with a free account →04 March 14 · Opportunities
Plain Sight is calling for submissions for new writers and show devisors for a new project aimed at young children in the UK.Your piece should be aimed for children aged in the range of 3-8 (Key stages – Early years to 1 and 2), and would ideally incorporate some part of the nati
Read with a free account →04 March 14 · Opportunities
The Other 1914 To mark the centenary of the start of the First World War, Ovalhouse will be commissioning two new plays for a 5 night performance. The brief: “You probably already know that 2014 is the centenary of the start of the First World War. In the first two months of the
Read with a free account →28 February 14 · Ticket Deals
Nick Hern Books is offering a giveaway of free tickets to the Thursday 20 March matinee performance of Vicky Jones’ play ‘The One’, which won the Soho Theatre’s Verity Bargate Award in 2013. For details of the play and how to enter, see their website: http://www.nickhernbooks.co.
Read this article →28 February 14 · Opportunities
For the past 20 years, Euroscript has offered screenwriters the chance to win in-depth feedback on their work with their annual screenwriting competition. The Euroscript Screenwriting Competition was launched in 1994 under the auspices of the European Union’s Media II programme.
Read with a free account →28 February 14 · 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). Iris Theatre seeking German Translator/Dramaturg (£500 fee) – No deadline posted BBC Comedy accepting sketches for radio (paid) – Deadline
Read with a free account →27 February 14 · Opportunities
The Traverse Theatre will be open to submissions of unsolicited scripts from writers across the UK until 30 April 2014. About the Traverse: In their own words: The Traverse has rich history of working with some of the most adventurous playwrights both in Scotland and around the w
Read with a free account →27 February 14 · Opportunities
DISQUIET International Literary Program is proud to announce its first Short Play Contest! Submit your 10-15 minute play (any genre, any style) to win airfare, accommodations, and tuition to the 2014 Disquiet International Literary Program in Lisbon, Portugal (June 29-July 11, 20
Read with a free account →26 February 14 · Opportunities
Sky Blue Theatre Company is now accepting submissions of one-act plays for the 2014 Cambridge Theatre Challenge competition. What you get: Your play will be staged and performed by a professional director and actors at the Courtyard Theatre in London on the 4th and 5th of July. W
Read with a free account →26 February 14 · Education
The BBC will be running free masterclasses in comedy writing through the Salford Comedy Festival on 18 March 2014. [Ed: While this event isn’t located in London, it’s free training from the BBC and we thought it was worth including since some London writers may wish to make the t
Read this article →26 February 14 · Opportunities
To launch the Write Now 5 Festival the Jack invites you to submit a 10 minute play based on the theme of ‘Speak Up, Speak Out.’ Performances will take place on Saturday 17 May 2-14, and selected writers will be announced on the website in mid-April. Submission prompt: “In 2013, U
Read with a free account →26 February 14 · Opportunities
Play Submissions Helper has released its list of open opportunities with March deadlines. We’re already pulled the ones we think are most relevant – with a few still to come today and tomorrow. Many of these opportunities are based in the USA and not necessarily relevant to Londo
Read with a free account →21 February 14 · 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). Northern Film & Media seeking two experienced script mentors (3-month contract) – Deadline: 21 February 2014 All the Rage Theatre acceptin
Read with a free account →20 February 14 · Opportunities
The George Devine Award is an annual prize, established in 1966 in honour of the first director of the Royal Court Theatre. The award is now administered by his daughter, Harriet Devine. While your play need not have been produced to be submitted, it’s worth noting that any list
Read with a free account →19 February 14 · Opportunities
The Forum of Young European Playwrights offers the opportunity to 20 young playwrights from all over Europe to take part in an English or German workshop, during which they can discuss their own plays and see the festival´s guest performances. Furthermore they can share and excha
Read with a free account →19 February 14 · Opportunities
For 2014, the BBC Writersroom has transitioned to a new submissions system (as noted in a previous post), and the first submission window is coming up. The BBC Writersroom will be open to submissions of TV & Film Drama scripts from 17 March 2014 at 9am until 31 March 2014 at midn
Read with a free account →18 February 14 · Education / Writing Workshops
If you’re looking for a class or group to work on your writing, here are a few upcoming opportunities that might be of interest. Papatango Playwriting Masterclass Wednesday 26 February 10am – 2pm at Toynbee Studios, London FREE “Papatango are delighted to announce our inaugural R
Read this article →18 February 14 · Opportunities
The Ticket To Write Festival is a showcase of original plays based on The Beatles. The competition is for one-act stage plays about The Beatles or any other artist, group or aspect of the 60s Mersey pop music scene. What to submit: Your plays can feature any aspect of The Beatles
Read with a free account →14 February 14 · 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). BBC Radio 4 seeking short stories for Opening Lines – Deadline: 14 February Short plays sought for ObamAmerica festival at Theatre503 – De
Read with a free account →11 February 14 · Opportunities
Page to Stage will soon be open to submissions for the festival to be held in Liverpool in September of this year. They are looking for one-act plays between 45-60 minutes in length. Ten scripts will be selected for a number of performances during the festival. Plays will be adju
Read with a free account →11 February 14 · Opportunities
All the Rage Theatre are presenting Seize the Stage, a festival of new theatre by women at Rich Mix on 19th April 2014. With the aim to foster new collaborations between women in London, up to 6 playwrights will be partnered with 6 directors (offering them master classes, some sp
Read with a free account →07 February 14 · 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). Pegasus Opera seeking playwright for new project – Deadline: none posted IdeasTap offering £500 for creative projects (16-30) – Deadline:
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