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08 January 19 · Opportunities
Jump Start is looking for submissions of new writing again! Their next scratch night performance will be at the Swan Theatre Studio, Worcester on Saturday 2nd March. If you’re interested in taking part, send your 10-15 minutes of new theatre. This can include written or devised w
Read with a free account →08 January 19 · Opportunities
Shrill Voices is a new residency programme for female writers which will take place at the Rosemary Branch Theatre. “Women make up the majority of theatre audiences, but are still underrepresented as writers. We need more programmes and initiatives aimed at giving women the space
Read with a free account →08 January 19 · Opportunities
Mad Apple Collective, a theatre company based in Essex, have launched a new Children and Young Persons Playwriting Award It’s open to writers aged 18yrs and under, living in or attending full-time education in the CM, CO, CB, SS, IG and RM post code areas. There are four categori
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Send your 1 minute monologue script on the theme New Year, Same Me for the chance to be featured on the London Theatre Podcast! The selected piece will be performed during an upcoming episode in January. How to submit: email scripts to thelondontheatrepodcast@gmail.com Deadline:
Read with a free account →08 January 19 · Opportunities
Cast Iron Theatre‘s writing window is now open for their twelfth short play night in April. This time it’s an open theme, you get to write exactly what YOU want to write! Cast Iron Theatre are looking for are plays that are exciting, fresh and explore narratives with challenging
Read with a free account →08 January 19 · Guest Post / Original Content
Playwright Athena Stevens’ short play, Recompense, is being performed at Shakespeare’s Globe as part of Dark Night of the Soul: The Feminine Response to the Faustian Myth. In this guest post, she shares her experiences of writing in response to a well known play. If we are very l
Read this article →07 January 19 · Opportunities
GOI’s scratch night, The Scene has firmly established itself in West London as a great place to witness new ideas being lifted off the page. Their aim is to provide a platform for female-centric new writing from artists in need of an outlet to do what they love most. To explore,
Read with a free account →07 January 19 · Opportunities
The team that brought you Shorts @ The Canal 1 & 2, Shorts @ The Union, The Twilight Hour season 1 & 2 and with Love Shots currently in production are inviting all writers to submit a play no longer than 20-minutes for their next show. Plays selected will be performed for a week
Read with a free account →07 January 19 · Opportunities
Nouveau Riché is an exciting, diverse, multiaward winning, creative movement, headed by a team of performance artists. Discovering, nurturing and producing unique stories from all walks of life, Nouveau Riché create culturally inclusive work that is educational and entertaining,
Read with a free account →07 January 19 · Opportunities
Old meets New: your favourite narratives turned upside down! Swings & Roundabouts is hosting an inclusive night of new theatre in aid of Shelter.. They are looking for submissions to join their showcase for Shelter England on 24 March 2019 at Southwark Playhouse. What they are lo
Read with a free account →04 January 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
Read with a free account →02 January 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: Papatango New Writing Prize 2019 open for entries
Read with a free account →31 December 18 · Original Content
So, as 2018 draws to a close, we’d like to take the opportunity to thank you for supporting us in this past year. Whether you’re a LPW member, a reader of our blog, a workshop participant or someone we’ve script consulted for – we are super grateful for your support! This year ha
Read this article →28 December 18 · 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 →26 December 18 · 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: Talawa script reading service now open (Black wri
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STAGE IT! 10-Minute Play Festival and Book Publication is open for entries. Run by Centers for the Performing Arts Bonita Springs (Florida, USA). They have had winners in their first two festivals from England, Australia, New Zealand and Canada. Submission guidelines: Opportunity
Read with a free account →21 December 18 · Opportunities
Whether you have a play you’ve finished that you’re looking to develop further or the spark of an idea this workshop is for you. This workshop will look at: Interrogating themes and ideas Individual scene structure The relationship between character and structure Redrafting Form
Read with a free account →21 December 18 · Opportunities
Get Into It is Chichester Festival Theatre’s programme of weekly activities for adults and it offers something for everyone. Whether you’re interested in performing or gaining new creative skills, theyinvite you to Get Into It! In this course, you will be guided through simple, f
Read with a free account →21 December 18 · 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 →21 December 18 · Resources
Royal Court Associate Playwright Simon Stephens talks to some of the world’s leading playwrights about their lives and their work, their approaches and their careers, and their relationships with the Royal Court. Find out more about the podcast and how to subscribe here.
Read this article →20 December 18 · Opportunities
The Actors Centre, in association with Voila! Europe, is bringing together European artists for a Festival of theatre in April 2019, in response to the UK’s exit from the European Union. This will be a celebration of European culture, offering a platform for visibility and opport
Read with a free account →19 December 18 · Opportunities
Comedy writers and performers, can you make an original comedy show? The team behind The Comedy Crowd and Chorts have introduced a new platform called “Punkanary” for creators to launch their comedy shows, whether they are sketches, web series, sitcoms, animations, or any form of
Read with a free account →19 December 18 · 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 Bush Theatre script submission window now open
Read with a free account →18 December 18 · Opportunities
Caspa Arts are seeking 5-15 minute plays for their acting school’s next scratch night in February 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. Scripts should ha
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