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23 July 18 · Jobs / Opportunities
As part of Southwark Council’s Black History Month celebrations in October 2019, Southwark Playhouse is recruiting two writers to lead on an exciting creative writing project with young people in our community. Each working with a primary school class in Elephant and Castle, the
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The Arden School of Theatre are currently seeking short, 3 minute, scenes for actor Showreels. This will provide new writers with an opportunity to showcase their work, performed by the school’s 3rd year Actors and filmed by a Professional Production Company. The scenes should be
Read with a free account →23 July 18 · Opportunities / Writing Workshops
Next month, CAMP have a 5 day Playwriting masterclass with one of the UK’s most experienced directors, John Burgess. This opportunity is open to all. Full Course and application details can be found here. Or contact – hello@campfr.com Course date: 8 August 2018 Deadline: 6 August
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Did something catch your eye in the news over the last few weeks? Is there something happening in your country or town of birth that you think the world should know about? In their words: “We want to hear from you! Some People Productions are running their second quick-writing re
Read with a free account →20 July 18 · Uncategorized
After the successful run of “Shorts @ the Canal” back in May and with “The Twilight Hour” currently in production, Canal Shorts are inviting all writers to submit a play no longer than 20-minute, to be performed at the award-winning Canal CafeTheatre, a renowned comedy and theatr
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The salon:collective is inviting connections from playwrights who are preparing to apply for an ACE project grant and seeking a professional development partner. What they offer: A professional partner with experience in producing, directing and dramaturgy, to support you through
Read this article →20 July 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 →19 July 18 · Jobs / Opportunities
*This one’s for the directors out there! The Old Vic are delighted to announce the Florence Kleiner Bursary which will support an emerging female Director based outside of London. The £12,000 bursary will encompass a year-long attachment to The Old Vic, beginning with the recipie
Read with a free account →19 July 18 · Opportunities
The Creative Screenwriting Screenplay Contest is looking for the next great feature or pilot. The Grand Prize Winner will receive $5,000 in CASH as well has have their script optioned by Producer Danny Roth (The Hurricane Heist, LBJ, The Year of Spectacular Men.). There are also
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THE ACTOR WRITER GYM IS BACK! Stay fresh, get playful and have a productive morning collaborating with like-minded creatives. For writers the gym is a chance to actually see a professional creative team breathe life into your script and then perform this to an audience. For actor
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Do you want to learn how to raise money to finance your film and TV projects? Emmy and BAFTA winning producer/director Peter Nicholson will present an alternative way of getting your first feature film financed and distributed. When: 24 July 2018, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Where: Zero On
Read with a free account →19 July 18 · Opportunities
Bashir Theatre is seeking submissions for a new writing night which is partially funded by O2 Go Think Big. What they are looking for: monologues of up to 3 minutes or short scenes of up to 5 minutes by up and coming new writers. How to submit: send your work to bashirtheatre@gma
Read with a free account →19 July 18 · Jobs / Opportunities
“WHQ NEEDS YOU! It is finally time for us to venture north and bring our procrastination-busting Writers’ Retreats past the Watford Gap, starting with Manchester.” Their ideal candidate will be an early career writer who is looking to branch out into teaching/facilitating, who is
Read with a free account →19 July 18 · Jobs / Opportunities
“WHQ NEEDS YOU! It is finally time for us to venture north and bring our procrastination-busting Writers’ Retreats past the Watford Gap, starting with Manchester.” Their ideal candidate will be an early career writer who is looking to branch out into teaching/facilitating, who is
Read with a free account →18 July 18 · Education / Writing Workshops
Before you go all ‘back-to-school’ and start prepping that big Autumn project, why not spend a bit of time thinking about how to get yourself noticed as a writer? In this session, we’ll look at the nitty gritty of self-promotion for writers including writing brilliant bios to wha
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We’ve all seen the competitions asking for monologues but how do you know what to submit? In this session, we’ll explore what makes a great monologue, work through some inspirational exercises and get you writing some submission worthy speeches this summer! When: available from F
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The sun is shining, the park (or pub!) is calling and every time you look at your laptop screen you see a terrifying empty void. Sound familiar? Then don’t miss this online workshop which has a selection of tips and exercises to help you to overcome writers’ block and boost your
Read this article →18 July 18 · Opportunities / Original Content
When the sun comes out and the nights get longer, it’s easy for your writing to take a backseat – after all, who wants to be cooped up behind their laptop when they could be out enjoying some rare British sunshine? So, to help you keep up the writing momentum, we’ll be bringing y
Read with a free account →18 July 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: LPB at London Writers’ Week – Creative Inspiratio
Read with a free account →16 July 18 · Events / Opportunities
It’s London Writers’ Week 2018! We are super excited to be partners for the week for the third year running. This year’s theme is ‘film’ and profits from the week go to organisations which help promote diversity in the arts. Not booked yet? Check out the full programme of London
Read with a free account →16 July 18 · Opportunities
Little Wonder Radio Plays are a new anglophone full cast audio drama production company based in Paris. All their plays are free to listen to and download from iTunes. They are running a free to enter competition to find new writers for their 2019 season. What to submit: A radio
Read with a free account →13 July 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 →11 July 18 · Opportunities
Shifft Script Lab is a writing lab for female and non-binary* screenwriters in Wales. It provides screenwriters with the opportunity to share and receive feedback on their work in development. They provide peer and mentor feedback and actor reading sessions in an environment that
Read with a free account →11 July 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 Liverpool Hope Playwriting Prize open for ent
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