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21 March 17 · Opportunities
Letterbox Productions work so far has consisted of collaborations with new writers to explore contemporary issues. It is now looking for its’ next writer to write a 1 hour play for it to take to the Edinburgh Fringe this August, to be performed at ‘The Space, North Bridge’. The w
Read with a free account →21 March 17 · Opportunities
Two actors, Alex and Niamh, are launching a new playwriting opportunity. They say: “We are actors based in north London and have a great new writing opportunity that we’d love to share with your followers. “The problem: Like many young creatives, most of our time has been spent a
Read with a free account →17 March 17 · Opportunities / Weekly Round-up
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Read with a free account →16 March 17 · Opportunities
Wexford Literary Festival is welcoming entries to its inaugural one-act play competition. Playwrights are invited to submit plays of up to 15 minutes. Four finalists will have their pieces performed by Enniscorthy Drama Group at this year’s festival, with a prize of €300 euro goi
Read with a free account →16 March 17 · Opportunities
The Hidden Theatre Company wants writers for its second Scratched night on Monday 10 April 2017 at The Water Rats, Kings Cross, London. Your work could be performed as a rehearsed reading by directors and actors then read in an informal setting. You will get feedback off the crea
Read with a free account →16 March 17 · Writing Workshops
There are two FREE writing workshops taking place this April in the Almeida bar. Workshop with Rachel De-lahay – Tuesday 11 April 2017 at 4.30pm: Take part in a writing workshop led by award winning playwright Rachel De-lahay. Rachel’s most recent play, Circles, for which she won
Read this article →16 March 17 · Opportunities
Berkery Casting is looking for playwrights for a London profit-share fringe theatre with a call out for a present day play set in UK or Northern Europe. Berkery is looking for a play with a strong female (mid 20’s) lead with potential for 3 other actors. The ideal length is under
Read with a free account →16 March 17 · Opportunities
Blue Elephant Theatre is seeking submissions for its’ Trunkated Scratch Night on 19 April 2017. They are looking for 10 minute extracts of works-in-progress that you would like to try out in front of an audience. Blue Elephant says: “We’re interested in all sorts of theatrical wo
Read with a free account →16 March 17 · Opportunities
Calling all writers. The next Page to Stage is on Wednesday 12 April at The Horse & Stables, London, SE1 7RW – and they would like to hear from you! You are invited to submit a new 10-minute theatre script (or excerpt of a longer script) to be rehearsed by actors and directors, t
Read with a free account →15 March 17 · 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: Doughnut Productions accepting submissions for ne
Read with a free account →14 March 17 · Opportunities
My Aim is True is a script in hand new writing night which takes inspiration from the songs of Elvis Costello from Breakwater Theatre. There will be an audience vote for the best play of the night and the winning playwright will receive £50. Breakwater, which is looking for new w
Read with a free account →13 March 17 · Opportunities
Are you a bit of a wordsmith, an aspiring playwright or writing a screen play? Luton Culture has opened its Script Lab writing competition for its second year to uncover exciting new talent across the Three Counties (Herts, Beds and Bucks). Luton Culture are looking for local wri
Read with a free account →13 March 17 · Opportunities
In spring 2018, the year of the 100th anniversary of the end of World War One, Kali will present a high profile season of staged readings in London. New plays by South Asian women will be presented on the theme of women’s experiences or untold stories from war or conflict across
Read with a free account →13 March 17 · Writing Workshops
Whether you have a play you’ve finished that you’re looking to develop further or the spark of an idea this workshop is for you. This workshop will look at: Interrogating themes and ideas Individual scene structure The relationship between character and structure Redrafting Form
Read this article →10 March 17 · Opportunities / Weekly Round-up
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Read with a free account →09 March 17 · Opportunities
Bafta Rocliffe is offering a showcase for TV comedy as the top prize in its new writing competition for 2017. Three writers will receive the showcase at Bafta’s London HQ with professional actors and directors, industry introductions, access to bespoke masterclasses, an in depth
Read with a free account →08 March 17 · Opportunities
The Mercury Playwriting Prize at the Mercury Theatre, Colchester, is open for submissions with the chance to win a £2,000 prize and a year-long attachment to the theatre. The prize is held in association with The University Of Essex. The Mercury says: “The Mercury Theatre is prou
Read with a free account →08 March 17 · 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: Secret Hour Theatre seeks shorts on theme of ‘sec
Read with a free account →06 March 17 · Opportunities
Play Submissions Helper has just published their monthly roundup of opportunities, featuring those with deadlines in March 2017. As usual, we’ve already picked and posted the ones we’ve found most relevant (most of these are based in the US), but you can click through to peruse t
Read with a free account →06 March 17 · Opportunities
Theatre Delicatessen exists to support artists in the creation of the work and the development of their practice and is looking for creatives to apply for its artist residency programme. Its focus is on supporting artists whose work breaks the boundaries of traditional theatre by
Read with a free account →06 March 17 · Opportunities
The TriForce Creative Network Writers Incubator in association with Creative Skillset has launched aimed at looking for six people to nurture who are serious about a TV writing career. They say they are “determined to open up the routes of access for new talent. “Tangible and out
Read with a free account →06 March 17 · Opportunities
Are you a fan of sketch comedy? Do you think you can do better than what’s out there? Then the Wireless Show want to hear from you. The Wireless Show are looking for comedy sketch writers to contribute both skits and sketches. Give previous Episodes a listen so you can get a feel
Read with a free account →06 March 17 · Opportunities
Sky Blue Theatre Company is open for submissions for The British Theatre Challenge for Schools – a national competition designed to encourage children at KS2 and KS3 in creative writing for performance. What you get: The winning play will be performed by professional actors along
Read with a free account →06 March 17 · Opportunities
The Canal Café Theatre in west London is launching a new playwriting scheme to be the final part of its American season. Russell Lucas, theatre director and an associate at The Canal Cafe said: “This one is a little different to ‘send us your play’ as we areaccepting ‘pitches’ ra
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