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Writing advice, interviews, projects and opportunities from our earlier websites, kept together for you to explore.

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08 July 25 · Opportunities

Mini Plays Review: Call for Submissions

Mini Plays Review – “Fleeting Connections” We are looking for submissions for our SEPTEMBER 2025 anthology. Deadline: SEPTEMBER 15, 2025 Theme: Fleeting Connections Format: 1-Minute Plays and Monologues Length: Maximum one page (A4 size). Submission Email: miniplaysmag@gmail.com

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08 July 25 · Opportunities

54321…Lights Camera Made!

54321… Lights Camera Made! An accessible micro short film comp: with free entry codes available each month, but at just £3 to enter your 1 page script you could have the chance to get your story made! We’re excited to share 54321… Lights Camera Made!, an accessible micro short fi

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08 July 25 · Opportunities

Tara Theatre: Nova Playwriting Commissions 2026

NOVA is Tara Theatre’s flagship paid playwriting programme. We are looking to commission playwrights of South Asian heritage or connections that want to develop and showcase their work. The offer: A commission of £1,500 Writing Masterclass and dramaturgical support from our in-ho

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07 July 25 · Opportunities

Woven Voices Prize 2025

The Gate is delighted to be partnering with Woven Voices to present the Woven Voices Prize for Playwriting. This prestigious award creates a vital pathway for migrant artists in the UK to have their work read, shared and developed, bringing their stories to life. The winning play

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04 July 25 · Opportunities / Weekly Round-up

Opportunities Weekly Round-up: 4 July 2025

Make sure you never miss an opportunity! Sign up for our email list to get the weekly roundup direct to your inbox! Our weekly round-up has always been, and always will be totally free! However, we do rely on our paid subscribers to keep our organisation going. Please consider su

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04 July 25 · Opportunities

Story Engine Birmingham

Join Story Engine Birmingham – a new stage to screen scratch night showcasing some of the best writing and acting talent in the West Midlands. This is an exciting chance to see short plays which shine a light on the brilliance of the city’s creative community. Story Engine Birmin

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04 July 25 · Opportunities

Newham Festival of Stories: Commissions Call Out

Are you a Newham-based artist, community group, or resident with a story to tell? Apply now for a commission as part of the Newham Festival of Stories 2025, celebrating Newham At 60: A Borough Like No Other. We’re seeking creative proposals – performances, exhibitions, workshops,

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02 July 25 · Opportunities

INK Festival 2026: Submissions Open

INK Festival 2026 is now open for submissions. INK Festival is a unique celebration of new and diverse writing, held annually. Every year, it begins with a free script submission opportunity which is open to everyone—whether professional or non-professional. From over 1,000 short

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01 July 25 · Opportunities

Yale Drama Series 2026: Open for Submissions

The Yale Drama Series is seeking submissions for its 2026 playwriting competition. The winning play will be selected by the series’ current judge, Branden Jacobs-Jenkins. The winner of this annual competition will be awarded the David Charles Horn Prize of $10,000, publication of

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01 July 25 · Opportunities

Theatre Royal Stratford East: Open Day

As part of their 140th celebrations, Theatre Royal Stratford East is holding a second Open Day at the theatre on Saturday 26th July 11am-4pm. This will be a special day packed with completely free entertainment, workshops, talks, arts and crafts, facepainting, theatre tours and m

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27 June 25 · Opportunities / Weekly Round-up

Opportunities Weekly Round-up: 27 June 2025

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27 June 25 · Opportunities

Soho Theatre – Writers Lab

Pencils out, pals – our Writer’s Lab applications are now OPEN! ✍️⁠ ⁠ Our 9-month programme is designed to take you from first idea to finished script, with the tools, structure, and support to get you there – oh, and help you feel good doing it.⁠ ⁠ We’re offering several full bu

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27 June 25 · Opportunities

Playwrights’ Studio Scotland – Workshops

Join award-winning playwright and mentor Lynda Radley at the Traverse for a course of four free workshops about building a sustainable writing practice. This course is open to anyone who wants to have a healthier relationship with their writing. Application deadline: 5pm, Friday

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27 June 25 · Opportunities

Hellcat accepting short film submissions

FILM MAKERS CALL-OUT ✨ We’re on the look out for short films that are 5-10 mins in length to be screened at our big event in September! To apply submit your work to: hellcat.wcc@gmail.com Please include your name/production, brief description, and link to your film for review! Fi

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20 June 25 · Opportunities / Weekly Round-up

Opportunities Weekly Round-up: 20 June 2025

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18 June 25 · Opportunities

Pyschonaut Theatre seeking workshop facilitators

CALLOUT: WORKSHOPS 💥 For the first time, we’re opening up applications for guest artists to run a workshop with Psychonaut! We’re looking for two artists to run a workshop each for our Autumn Season of workshops at Riverside Studios from September-November. The length of the wor

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