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20 May 19 · Opportunities
Part of the Grid is back with affordable theatre workshops to get you jump-starting your summer projects. On the docket is ‘How to Run a Theatre’ led by Audrey Lane Thayer, Artistic Director of the Drayton Arms Theatre on June 7, ‘Lighting Design’ (June 26), and ‘Sound Design’ (J
Read with a free account →20 May 19 · Events / Opportunities
Taking a show to Edinburgh Fringe 2019? Feeling somewhat daunted by the prospect? Then join Tumours for a night of Edinburgh top tips, dos and don’ts, the chance to ask questions, meet others taking shows, share show details and more…. When: 29 May 2019 at 7.30pm Where: The Treeh
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If The Trees Could Talk is an exciting, new storytelling and performance project with the LGBT+ community in South Derbyshire and beyond that creates a series of original ‘fairy tales’ exploring their relationship with the trees, the wood and nature. They are open to your ideas a
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Every Christmas, Nottingham Playhouse produces a family show aimed at younger children, in the Neville Studio. The production then tours to primary schools in the region. For the 2019/20 production they are producing Pinocchio and we’re looking for an East Midlands writer to comm
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Up to 15-page scripts on the subject Walking Away: When Love Isn’t Enough are sought for rehearsed readings after a performance of The Knot at The Old Red Lion Theatre in Islington, London on Saturday 29th June 2019. Directors can also apply. *Actors won’t be provided, so you’d n
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The International Moving Image Society is seeking script submissions for their Table Read on the 29th June at the Etcetera Theatre above the Oxford Arms) in Camden, London. The event will feature a table read of short screenplays and extracts, and give a voice to your characters.
Read with a free account →20 May 19 · Opportunities
Chippy Lane Productions are on the lookout for a Writing Apprentice to join them on their next theatre project’s R&D process. If you want to know what it’s like to be part of the development of new writing they encourage you to apply. Writing Apprentice Brief: This is an ITC rate
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Panorama Productions is a new company whose aim to is to foster collaboration between British and non-British theater/music artists here in the UK. Since launching in January, their most recent projects have been produced in partnership with Jermyn Street Theatre and the London S
Read with a free account →18 May 19 · Original Content
The second submission window is officially open for #PlayClub! We want brand new short plays written in response to this month’s play: Trestle by Stewart Pringle. Selected plays will be given a rehearsed reading at a special event at the end of the year! Plays must be direct resp
Read this article →17 May 19 · 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
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Are you aged 18-25 and not in full-time education, employment or training? Do you have a brilliant idea for a short film? Check out shortFLIX, Creative England’s UK-wide short filmmaking initiative with Sky Arts and ScreenSkills They are seeking out ideas from creative, talented
Read with a free account →16 May 19 · Opportunities
A one day event in the heart of Glasgow to engage and inspire new and experienced writers living and working in Scotland. Across twelve sessions, we will hear from the UK’s leading Drama and Comedy writers and producers as they share their experiences of developing and producing
Read with a free account →15 May 19 · Opportunities
Segora International Writing Competitions is now in its 13th year What they are looking for: plays with an estimated running time of no more than 35 minutes. The winning play is given a rehearsed reading during their Presentation Day, this year on 14th September. First prize £150
Read with a free account →15 May 19 · Opportunities
A call out for new short plays for a Tamasha scratch night at Rich Mix, 19 July 2019. Do you ever feel frustrated about what you see or don’t see on stage? What themes, worlds or communities still aren’t being represented? We are living through tumultuous times – how should theat
Read with a free account →13 May 19 · Opportunities / Resources
As you may know, we’re currently redesigning our website and cooking up some exciting new content! As part of this, we want to feature more of your voices on the site and hopefully, this project will be the first of many chances for us to do exactly that. So, what’s the idea? Wel
Read with a free account →10 May 19 · Opportunities / Pick of the Week
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 →10 May 19 · Original Content
We’ve been lucky enough to nab an exclusive extract from the brilliant new book, Playwriting: Structure, Character, How and What to Write, by internationally acclaimed playwright, Stephen Jeffreys. If you want an authoritative guide to playwriting from a true master of the craft,
Read this article →09 May 19 · Opportunities
Scratch A Fortnight involves giving artists from all genres a theme that they have to develop in just two weeks, resulting in an organic and fresh piece of work. Scratch A Fortnight showcases artists from all genre’s and walks of life, we are showcasing work from musicians, actor
Read with a free account →09 May 19 · Opportunities
“Balls, balls, balls. You’re either having a ball or you’re the old ball and chain. And if you lose the ball, it’s game over. Ultimately it’s a game of possession: it all comes down to whether you’ve got the ball or not. But how do you get the ball if it’s not in your court? … Br
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The Literal Challenge – the people who brought you “28 Plays Later”, have launched a new writing challenge for 2019. After the incredible success of the “28 Plays Later” challenge, which over it’s five years, has inspired the writing of 26,649 new plays, “Like The Prose” is new t
Read with a free account →09 May 19 · Events / Original Content
We’re excited to announce the details of our next members’ meetup, hope to see you there! We promised the opportunity to share your work at all of our members’ meetups this year, and this time round you’ll get the chance to discuss your work on a one-to-one basis with a member of
Read this article →08 May 19 · 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: David Higham Associates: Open Day for Under-Repre
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Caspa Arts are seeking 5-15 minute plays for their acting school’s next scratch night in June at Phoenix Artist Club in London. They want to link their actors with upcoming playwrights and directors and present new work. They will stage your writing for you. Students on their Act
Read with a free account →08 May 19 · Opportunities
Last year, David Higham Associates books department organised an Open Day at their offices to open out the way in which they connect with new writers. They offered a group of fiction writers from under-represented backgrounds the opportunity to spend a day with them, meeting expe
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