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13 February 18 · Opportunities
KDC are looking for writers for this year’s “Full Stack” competition, to form an evening of short plays in June. In their words: “We are looking to choose 12 pieces around the theme “Future imperfect”, that are no longer than 4 sides of A4, and need no more than 3 actors. They sa
Read with a free account →13 February 18 · Opportunities
Now in its’ 16th year, New Works of Merit is accepting submissions for its’ playwriting contest. The winner will receive a professional reading in New York and a $300 cash prize. How to apply: find out more here. There is a $25 entry fee. Deadline: 2 July 2018 31 July 2018 Source
Read with a free account →13 February 18 · Opportunities
Instinct Theatre and Loosely Based Theatre are holding an evening of short plays in response to the need for more roles for older female actors. To be held at Theatre N16, Styx, 5 Ashley Rd, London N17 9LJ, on Thursday, 5th April, 2018 What they are looking for: 10 – 15 minute sc
Read with a free account →13 February 18 · Opportunities
Voices From Home, Broken Silence Theatre’s platform for emerging writers from the South East, is returning and submissions are now open to female writers only! Following a sellout run at the Old Red Lion Theatre in November, the second edition will be staged this Spring/Summer. S
Read with a free account →13 February 18 · Education / Events
A full-day session on how theatre can be used to comment on the media. Looking at examples from NT productions Pravda, Great Britain and Network, and with contributions from academics, performers and theatre-makers. Chaired by Yasmeen Khan. Cost: £55 / £40 concessions / £7.50 stu
Read this article →13 February 18 · Opportunities
Second Circle Theatre presents: AN EVENING OF SCRIPT DEVELOPMENT READINGS with support from Paines Plough Are you a writer wanting to hear your new work read aloud for the first time? Try out your script in a friendly, supportive environment with the help from professional actors
Read with a free account →13 February 18 · Opportunities
The UK Centre of the International Theatre Institute (UNESCO), based in Morecambe, is launching with a new 10-Minute Play Competition. The theme is “Brexit?” Your play has to be a NEW play. It should contain from 1 to 4 characters. The competition is open to anyone who has ever t
Read with a free account →12 February 18 · Opportunities
After their successful scratch night on the theme of Class last month, Actor Awareness are accepting submissions for their next event. The theme this time is ‘Women’s Night’. How you interpret the theme is up to you, the only rule is that it must be written by a woman and directe
Read with a free account →12 February 18 · Opportunities
Get Over It Productions is an all-female theatre company based in West London. They are currently seeking submissions for the 3rd edition of their female-centric scratch night The Scene (at the Tabard Theatre, 9th April 2018 8 April 2018). What they are looking for: new-writing p
Read with a free account →12 February 18 · Funding and Bursaries / Opportunities
Submissions are now open for Live Theatre’s annual £2000 Live Lab Bursary to develop a new piece of theatre. Ideas should be outstanding, imaginative, theatrical and say something new and unexpected. Bursary winners receive dramaturgical and producing support, space for R&D and r
Read with a free account →12 February 18 · Original Content
Curated by Jennifer Tuckett, director of University Women in the Arts (UWA), the recent UWA event series included a talk with film producer Caroline Cooper Charles, who is also the former Head of Film at Creative England and CEO of Universal Spirits. She shared her experiences wo
Read this article →09 February 18 · Original Content
Readings are a vital part of the playwright’s toolkit and a key stage in developing your work from page to stage. With #WrAP having come to an end last week, this guest post from Sam Sedgman is about getting that all important feedback on a work-in-progress. As writers, we can sp
Read this article →09 February 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 →09 February 18 · Education / Original Content
The LPW Online Book Club is our latest initiative, exclusive for our members. 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 more info? Read thi
Read this article →08 February 18 · Opportunities
Small Things Theatre presents a very special Night Of Small Things in aid of UN Women’s #HeForShe campaign. Full of fun, frivolity and fearless talent, showcasing some of the best poets, playwrights, performers, musicians and comedians, A Night Of Small Things is ‘London’s finest
Read with a free account →08 February 18 · Opportunities
Curated by award winning writer & Hope Theatre producer Anthony Orme INK OR SWIM is a brand new play reading event designed to connect new and exciting theatre creatives and develop new writing. Over 2 dates (2 and 9 March), selected plays will be read aloud by professional actor
Read with a free account →08 February 18 · Opportunities
Tea-Powered-Theatre in Bristol is putting on a special version of their ‘Teatre’ afternoon tea-and-theatre events, this one called ‘Sheatre’. Sheatre is a scratch night/afternoon of short plays/extracts by female (or non-male) writers with all-female (or non-male) casts. They spe
Read with a free account →08 February 18 · Jobs
Nick Hern Books, specialist theatre publisher, is seeking a Publishing Assistant – an enthusiastic, adaptable new member of the team to contribute to all aspects of their publishing activity. This is an exciting opportunity to gain varied experience at a vibrant and dynamic indep
Read with a free account →08 February 18 · Events
Wandering Women Writers: A panel discussion on Rural Touring as a lifeline for female creativity Saturday, 10 February 16:30 VAULT Festival, Waterloo This Saturday, Anonymous Is A Woman will be hosting a panel discussion on the opportunities available to writers in the rural tour
Read this article →07 February 18 · Writing Workshops
Simon Stephens, one of Britain’s most prominent playwrights, will lead a two-day workshop at Fabbrica del Vapore, one of Milan’s cultural hubs. The workshop will take place on June 16th and 17th, from 9.30 am to 2.30 pm. During the sessions, Simon will provide practical considera
Read this article →07 February 18 · Opportunities
Persistent and Nasty are now accepting submissions for their March event. Persistent & Nasty is a platform with a focus on the voices of female-identified humans working, writing, and performing in the stage and screen industry. It was born from the frustration and anger of four
Read with a free account →07 February 18 · Original Content
Our Editor, Jennifer Richards, has taken up the challenge to write a play in a month as part of our #WrAP initiative. And with Week Five done, we’ve come to the end! And just like that, we’re finished – #WrAP has wrapped itself up! In some ways, January felt like the ever-lasting
Read this article →07 February 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: Brainchild Hatch #6 Description: Brainchild’s ‘Ha
Read with a free account →07 February 18 · Writing Workshops
Writing the (Im)perfect Character Tuesday 13 February, 10.30am-12.30pm St. John’s Church, Waterloo This Old Vic Workshop is led by Old Vic 12 member Gareth Farr. ‘Is anyone’s character perfect? Give your character’s the best shot by exploring Gareth’s imaginative techniques in de
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