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25 June 18 · Education / Events
COMMON GROUND is an inclusive, supportive discussion exclusively aimed at artists who self-identify as working-class. This event will offer a platform for working-class artists based in Glasgow and the surrounding areas to discuss the barriers to career progression they face in U
Read this article →25 June 18 · Funding and Bursaries / Opportunities
Project 2036 is a three year programme that will offer a Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic and Refugee (BAMER) playwright, director and producer a £7,500 bursary each year, generously funded by the Leverhulme Trust. “Census data suggests that within 20 years (or by 2036) half of all
Read with a free account →25 June 18 · Education / Writing Workshops
Oplex Careers is offering an online Playwriting and Screenwriting Course for just £19, saving you over 90% off the original price of £249.99. Find out more here. Deadline: not applicable Source: Playwriting UK
Read this article →25 June 18 · Events
Come along to this friendly, informal meetup where you can get to know other writers and find out a bit more about London Playwrights’ Blog and Workshop. This is a great chance to network (in a relaxed and non-awkward way!), chat writerly woes and share ideas with people who are
Read this article →25 June 18 · Education / Writing Workshops
In this upbeat and dynamic session with LPB’s Kimberley Andrews, you’ll explore different ways to find inspiration and generate ideas for scripts through practical exercises. You’ll then work on turning one of your ideas into a film premise, which you’ll get the chance to pitch w
Read this article →25 June 18 · Events / Opportunities
Led by playwright and screenwriter Freddie Machin, From Stage to Screen is a practical workshop which will explore the challenges presented in writing for these two different media. Drawing on the experience of adapting his debut stage play for screen, Freddie will lead participa
Read with a free account →25 June 18 · Events / Writing Workshops
We’re excited to announce that for the third year running, London Playwrights’ Blog is a partner at London Writers’ Week. As always, this means we’ll be bringing you some exciting events as part of the week! You can check out the full programme of London Writers’ Week events here
Read this article →25 June 18 · Events / News
London Writers’ Week is back for 2018 and we’re proud to announce that London Playwrights’ Blog is on board again as a partner! London Writers’ Week, the annual week providing access to and showcasing the best new ideas going on in new writing in the UK and the new writing versio
Read this article →22 June 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 June 18 · Opportunities
Eurodram is currently seeking English translations of contemporary European plays Eurodram is a European theatre translation network covering European, Mediterranean and Central Asian languages. The network is organised into roughly 30 language-based committees. Eurodram’s main o
Read with a free account →20 June 18 · Opportunities
Jump Start is the new theatre writing initiative run through the Worcestershire Arts Partnership. They are teaming up with The Beeline Festival, run by The University of Worcester, one of the leading children and young people’s literature festivals in the country. It hosts an exc
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Do you want to be a writer? Would you like to have your work performed at the Royal Exchange Theatre? BBC Radio Manchester and the Royal Exchange Theatre are launching a talent search for writers to mark 100 years since the first women got the vote. They’re seeking a “Manchester
Read with a free account →20 June 18 · Opportunities
BBC Comedy and the BBC Writersroom have announced their continued commitment to developing talented BAME comedy writers with the Felix Dexter Bursary. A six-month bursary will be awarded to an aspiring comedy writer to develop his or her skills at the BBC. BBC Comedy Commissionin
Read with a free account →20 June 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: Reboot Theatre Company seeking new plays Descript
Read with a free account →18 June 18 · News / Resources
The LPW Online Book Club is just one of the things you can access if you become a member! Not a member yet? Well, if you want a jump start for your writing for the price of a cup of coffee, what are you waiting for? Sign up here today! (Want more reasons to join and a bit … Join
Read this article →18 June 18 · Opportunities
Pegasus is excited to open application for the SPARK supported artist programme – inviting artists and companies to work with Pegasus from July 2018 – July 2019 to develop a new production for young audiences. Pegasus is a pioneering force creating the present, challenging and sh
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For their first edition of Letters to… Stellar Quines are celebrating our support of the Scottish Drama Training Network’s upcoming Fringe production Propeller, by The Network Ensemble, directed by Caitlin Skinner. Propeller is a devised piece looking at political activism and th
Read with a free account →18 June 18 · Opportunities
The Floor is Yours is a series of town hall meetings with Kwame Kwei-Armah. Join Kwame for an open discussion as part of a new series of industry events at the Young Vic. This session is specifically aimed at those working in theatre who self-identify as working class. We want to
Read with a free account →18 June 18 · News
A free helpline set up to provide health and well-being support is now available for theatre industry professionals. The 24-hour service has been set up by the Society of London Theatre and UK Theatre, providing a phone and email service from June 14. Called the Theatre Helpline,
Read this article →18 June 18 · Events / Writing Workshops
On National Writing Day, there will be a free writing workshop with the award-winning Sabrina Mahfouz, presented by Free Word and Arvon. Date: 27 June 2018, 1:00pm – 2:00pm Location: Free Word Centre How to book: here Deadline: not applicable Source: @Playwriting_UK
Read this article →18 June 18 · Opportunities
Chaos Theory are looking for plays to produce in 2019 from aspiring playwrights who are under 25. How to apply: email chaostheorytheatre@outlook.com with a synopsis of your play, a copy of you script and why you think they should produce it. Deadline: 30 September 2018 Source: @P
Read with a free account →18 June 18 · Opportunities
The Actor Awareness LGBTQ+ Night was a huge success! After a stressful week the quality of writing was incredible. Now they move onto their next theme. They chose this theme as they think a lot of older talent in the industry need more support. So the next theme is Intergeneratio
Read with a free account →18 June 18 · Events / Writing Workshops
This course will cover initial idea, character, scenes and structure, dialogue. By the end of the week you should have a range of skills, to help you forge your own approach to playwriting and be inspired to develop your theatrical voice. It is open to beginning writers as well a
Read this article →18 June 18 · Opportunities
This is a paid opportunity for emerging writers for a 2-3 week run in well known off West End venues at the end of 2018. Fight or Flight Productions are looking for emerging writers for their 2018 Autumn Season. They are seeking script submissions of between 60-90 minutes, featur
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