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28 May 15 · Writing Workshops
Painting Pictures With Words 8 June 2015, 2-5pm Soho Theatre Workshop description: “Inua is an award-winning poet, playwright and performer who crept into theatre after writing a long one-man show/poem called The 14th Tale. His highly lyrical and visual style of writing grows fro
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Poetry & Lyrics 11 June 2015 from 10.30am-12.30pm IdeasTap 52 Bermondsey St., London IdeasTap will be running a masterclass with Laurie Bolger on writing poetry and lyrics. Laurie performs her unique style of stand-up poetry to audiences across the UK. Last year she hit Edinburgh
Read this article →27 May 15 · Opportunities
Play Submissions Helper has just published their monthly roundup of opportunities, featuring those with deadlines in June and early July 2015. As usual, we’ve already picked and posted the ones we’ve found most relevant (most of these are based in the US), but if you’d like to pe
Read with a free account →26 May 15 · Writing Workshops
Playwriting Workshop with Sheer Drop Saturday 20th June 2015 from 10am-6pm 6 Frederick’s Place, EC2R 8BT (very close to Bank Underground Station) Got an idea for a play but not sure where to start? Working on a new play and looking for inspiration? Want to step up from writing sh
Read this article →26 May 15 · Jobs
Applications are invited for the post of Writer in Residence at Putney High School, with effect from September 2015. This is a new post which will enable the successful candidate to take creative writing to a new level in the school. The English Department is a very strong depart
Read with a free account →22 May 15 · Opportunities / Weekly Round-up
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; 2) Opportunities with Deadlines; 3) Workshops and Events; 4) Ongoing op
Read with a free account →22 May 15 · Jobs / Opportunities
West Yorkshire Playhouse is recruiting Script Readers for their next open submission window in June 2015. They are looking to build a team of a broad range of people that can bring their own diverse stories, passions and interests to the script reading process. They are keen to h
Read with a free account →20 May 15 · Opportunities / Writing Workshops
Make Space Workshops for Aspiring Artists July – 7 August & 31 August – 11 September (taster session: 6 July). Free Make Space is designed for aspiring artists (aged 18-24) who wish to expand and explore themselves and their creative abilities through site-responsive contemporary
Read with a free account →19 May 15 · Writing Workshops
Structuring Our Stories 26 May 2015, 2-5pm Soho Theatre Workshop description: “Playwrights tell stories and write profound things, but they also build plays. It’s spelled playwright after all, not playwrite. Too often we get stuck discussing the meaning of our plays, when really
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Fancy a writing immersion with experienced tutors in a scenic locale? Arvon may have the course for you… Playwriting Tutored Retreat Aug 31st – Sep 05th 2015 The Hurst, Shropshire Working with each writer’s specific play/text, this Arvon workshop will probe, feedback, inspire and
Read this article →15 May 15 · Opportunities / Weekly Round-up
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; 2) Opportunities with Deadlines; 3) Workshops and Events; 4) Ongoing op
Read with a free account →14 May 15 · Opportunities
B3 TalentLab 2015 is a unique and proven programme which supports minority ethnic creatives to develop compelling, fresh, and original projects from outline ideas. Backed by Creative Skillset and University of Nottingham’s Horizon/ Mixed Reality Lab, TalentLab 2015 is delivered t
Read with a free account →14 May 15 · Opportunities
The Philippine Centre of the International Theatre Institute (ITI) is running a Global Playwriting Contest on “Confronting Climate Change and Defying Disasters”. The project is a contribution to the commemoration of the 70th anniversary of UNESCO. Applicants should read the full
Read with a free account →12 May 15 · Events
Working with New Writing for Actors and Theatre Makers: Annie’s 1000 Plays 14 May 2015 from 6-8pm 5 Ashley Road, Tottenham Hale, N17 9LJ. This practical workshop will use new writing to explore the journey from page to stage. You will develop devising techniques, work on collabor
Read this article →12 May 15 · Opportunities
UPDATE: The Royal Court has extended the deadline for ‘Grit’ until 15 May 2015, and created an opportunity to see your submission presented in front of an audience. As a final celebration of the season of resistance, the Royal Court Theatre will present the work written by their
Read with a free account →08 May 15 · Opportunities / Weekly Round-up
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; 2) Opportunities with Deadlines; 3) Workshops and Events; 4) Ongoing op
Read with a free account →05 May 15 · Events / Writing Workshops
BBC Writersroom are hosting a series of workshops and masterclasses running alongside BBC Salford Sitcom Showcase on 12th and 13th May 2015 For full details and to apply for tickets to the sessions, please visit thev Eventbrite pages below: Tues 12 May – Workshops Developing Char
Read this article →01 May 15 · Opportunities
DANGER! Write a 15 minute play about it and win £300! Player Playwrights, London’s only weekly forum for new stage writing, is holding an open competition for new short plays (20 minutes max) on the theme of danger. The finals of the competition will be held at the Player-Playwri
Read with a free account →01 May 15 · Opportunities / Weekly Round-up
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; 2) Opportunities with Deadlines; 3) Workshops and Events; 4) Ongoing op
Read with a free account →29 April 15 · Business Advice / Events
Do you want to know what an agent can do for your writing? Writers’ Guild Great Britain is holding a special event (Monday 1 June 2015 at 7pm) to help you find out about the role of agents in a writer’s career. A panel of agents from different agencies will speak about: • The rol
Read this article →29 April 15 · 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: Verity Bargate Award 2015 (£6,000 prize) Descript
Read with a free account →27 April 15 · Jobs / Opportunities
The Charles Causley Trust is looking for two writers in residence to support the Charles Causley’s House project, based in Launceston, Cornwall. Two residencies are available, both on 3 month fixed term contracts of service. Poet in Residence beginning 1st August 2015 Writer in R
Read with a free account →25 April 15 · Opportunities
The 2015 Alfred Fagon Award for Best New Play of the Year supported by the Peggy Ramsay Foundation, is now open for applications. The winner will receive £6000. Eligibility and Criteria: The award is open to any playwright of Caribbean or African descent, resident in the UK. The
Read with a free account →24 April 15 · Opportunities / Weekly Round-up
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; 2) Opportunities with Deadlines; 3) Workshops and Events; 4) Ongoing op
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