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12 October 23 · Opportunities
OPTIK THEATRE SCRIPT ROOM This is a call out for Optik Theatre’s mext Script Room new writing showcase in March 2024. The Script Room is for UK based established and emerging writers who want to see a work in progress or a completed play performed professionally. This is a paid o
Read with a free account →04 October 23 · Opportunities
Inspired by their theatre production, TERROR, Sohaya Visions and Mukul & Ghetto Tigers launched a scriptwriting competition, RAFTA (Rise Against Fanaticism Through the Arts) in 2021. Based on the success of their previous call, RAFTA returns with another competition for creative
Read with a free account →03 October 23 · Opportunities
Ghost Light Theatre Company is seeking original, festive ghost stories for Silent Night – an evening of chilling Christmas themed ghost stories. The above event will take place on Saturday December 16th in Venue No.1 Theatre in Swansea. * 5 minutes maximum per piece. * Ghost stor
Read with a free account →28 September 23 · Opportunities
The Hope Theatre in Islington is now programming from December onwards. They are on the hunt for dramatic and surprising stories that have something to say about the world we live in now, and which are ready for public performance from December onwards. Email info@thehopetheatre.
Read with a free account →28 September 23 · Opportunities
WEDNESDAY CHATS Do you have an idea or a script you’d like to develop? Want to know more about programming and how it works? Are you ready to pitch your script? Introducing Wednesday Chats at Omnibus Theatre. They’re throwing open the digital doors and inviting artists to sit dow
Read with a free account →28 September 23 · Opportunities
Are you a neurodivergent, Deaf or disabled writer? Graeae is a disabled-led force for change in world-class theatre, boldly placing Deaf, disabled and neurodivergent artists centre stage. Based in Hoxton, this year they are partnering with The Mercury Theatre in Colchester to del
Read with a free account →21 September 23 · Opportunities
Sheffield Theatres are looking for artists to take part in the Rolling Residency programme. The Rolling Residencies are for theatre creatives based locally to Sheffield Theatres who would benefit from space and funding in the development of a project or idea. They are interested
Read with a free account →21 September 23 · Opportunities
Join Casarotto Ramsay on 26th September at 7pm as they host an in-depth conversation between their Head of Theatre Mel Kenyon, and the award-winning writer Dennis Kelly, as they discuss their Agent-Client relationship and the process of giving and receiving notes on a play. To at
Read with a free account →14 September 23 · Opportunities
Deadline: none Source: Playwriting UK
Read with a free account →14 September 23 · Opportunities
You’ve written a play, now what? Where can you send your finished script and how do you make it stand out from the rest? Led by playwright and dramaturg Naomi Sumner Chan, this masterclass is an “industry insider’s” guide to submitting your work to theatres and playwriting compet
Read with a free account →14 September 23 · Opportunities
Theatre503 Writers’ Programme features an incredible lineup of courses, masterclasses, 1-2-1 dramaturgy sessions and taster sessions, led by some of the brightest and best writers from the UK and beyond, including 503 Alumni as well as the 503 team. They are delighted to be able
Read with a free account →13 September 23 · Opportunities
HighTide Theatre are looking for 6 East of England Playwrights to form their new HighTide Writers Group. Selected Playwrights will receive a year of mentoring, classes and support to develop a new play. Playwrights will receive a £750 bursary to support their time. Writers must b
Read with a free account →13 September 23 · Opportunities
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? When you submit your play to theatres or competitions, the first few pages are everything – the opening scene is your chance to show off yo
Read with a free account →07 September 23 · Opportunities
Immediate Theatre is searching for a playwright to work on an original script – in collaboration with young women via workshops – for their upcoming show for schools focusing on attitudes to women and girls. Duties: To work with the Immediate Theatre team to lead 6 development wo
Read with a free account →07 September 23 · Opportunities
We are interested to hear from writers who are keen to work with us for our 2025 season and beyond. Mikron has been commissioning new writing and supporting emerging artists for 51 years. Every year, we commission two new plays that tour nationally to over 130 venues Job Descript
Read with a free account →07 September 23 · News
It’s been an absolute pleasure reading the wonderful submissions we received from our members this year! The talent amongst you is nothing short of incredible and as theatre navigates through difficult times, it’s inspiring to know that the future of new writing is in such good h
Read this article →06 September 23 · Opportunities
Applications for the Criterion New Writing 2024 on-stage script program are now open. Each CNW group will welcome six writers to the stage of the Criterion Theatre, Piccadilly, for a sequence of six highly-focused story & script development sessions. If you wish to apply, you wil
Read with a free account →01 September 23 · Opportunities
National Theatre Scotland are inviting expressions of interest from South Asian Artists for ideas for new theatrical productions for Scotland’s largest theatre stages (i.e. King’s Theatre Glasgow, His Majesty’s Theatre, Aberdeen etc), that will speak directly to Scotland’s divers
Read with a free account →01 September 23 · Opportunities
Scratch Nights offer an evening dedicated to the development of brand-new work. A chance for artists to put early ideas in front of a live, supportive audience to see what sticks; it’s about now rather than never, it’s about the spit without the polish. Testing early ideas that m
Read with a free account →31 August 23 · Opportunities
If you’re looking for somewhere to host your scratch night, play reading or run a workshop then the Old Red Lion Theatre stage is available to hire on Sundays for the next few weeks. Email productions.medium.rare@gmail.com to book a date Source: londonpubtheatres.com
Read with a free account →25 August 23 · Opportunities
Rewriting Justice is a one-day training course for theatre-artists and early career playwrights who want to learn how to facilitate playwriting workshops in criminal justice settings, women’s centres and in the community. This is an exciting opportunity to learn from a company wh
Read with a free account →18 August 23 · Opportunities
The Wyllie Longmore Award is for Early Career Theatre Artists* based within Greater Manchester. The Award will provide a meaningful and bespoke funded learning experience, for people who would otherwise face barriers accessing the highest level theatre training, networks and oppo
Read with a free account →16 August 23 · Opportunities
Tron Theatre is pleased to announce its 2023/24 Resident Writer opportunity, offering a Scotland-based playwright a commission to write and develop a new piece of theatre. Applicants are invited to submit a previously written play as an example of their writing and an idea for a
Read with a free account →12 August 23 · Opportunities
When Act Bedford and Content Created (Abcc) teamed up for last year’s radio theatre for the Mind’s Eye event a dozen new radio plays were written, performed and broadcast. In combination, now known as Abcc, the team are once again aiming to select at least ten plays from those su
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