10 September 13 · Opportunities
After the success of “Executed for Sodomy: The Life Story of Caterina Linck” at the Edinburgh Fringe, SHIFT Productions are on the hunt for new writers and are hoping to stage three productions between November and August 2014. They are looking for work that is bold, exciting and
Read with a free account →06 September 13 · Opportunities / Weekly Round-up
Our weekly round-up of opportunities listed on the blog that haven’t yet reached their closing date (listed in order of closing date). Greenhorn Short Film Festival 2013 accepting submissions for script consultations – Deadline: not specified, limited places so submit early. The
Read with a free account →06 September 13 · Opportunities
This December, Skylight Theatre will be celebrating the festive season with Wrapped Up, a festival of new writing performed throughout December at the Drayton Theatre. What to submit: They’re looking for short pieces (between 10 and 20 minutes) that give a fresh perspective on th
Read with a free account →05 September 13 · Opportunities
Skylight Theatre is looking for writers to contribute to their forthcoming shows. On the 1st and 2nd November, they will be taking part in the Drayton Arms Halloween celebrations with a show of contemporary chills from new writers. What to submit: They’re looking for short pieces
Read with a free account →04 September 13 · Opportunities
Applications are open for the rehearsed readings taking place on Monday 16th September 2013 at Theatre Exchange Birmingham. This is an opportunity to see the words you’ve written come to life in a relaxed and supportive setting. Professional volunteer actors and directors rehears
Read with a free account →04 September 13 · Opportunities
Women Playwrights International is now accepting submissions from playwrights who want their original work to be part of the next WPI conference. The conference will be held in July 2015 in Cape Town, South Africa. Women playwrights are requested to submit plays on the following
Read with a free account →03 September 13 · Opportunities
Acme Theater of Maynard, MA (USA) is proud to announce that it is now accepting submissions for our 13th annual New Works Winter Festival. The festival will be performed over two weekends in January 2014. Selected plays will be divided into two festival tracks and will be perform
Read with a free account →16 July 13 · Opportunities
Goblin Baby Theatre Company are currently looking for a children’s play, to be performed in December 2013. Ideally a maximum of 3/4 actors, 30 to 50 minutes, needs to have a positive lesson/moral and be lots of fun. Christmas theme would be great, but is not a must. Target audien
Read with a free account →26 March 13 · Opportunities
The bi-annual Verity Bargate Award was due to open again in 2013 but all had been quiet from the Soho Theatre…until now! The Soho Theatre has announced they will indeed be running the award, which will be having its 30th anniversary, and will be including regional theatres as par
Read with a free account →06 February 13 · Inspiration / Writing Advice
If you’re feeling in need of inspiration, check out this BBC Radio 4 interview with Abi Morgan for FrontRow (Jan 2012, length). In it, Morgan discusses the differences between writing for theatre, television and film, her writing process, and how she juggles so many impressive pr
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