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07 May 25 · Opportunities
Pathway Theatre are inviting submissions of short scripts for the stage, to be produced as part of their Peckham Fringe edition of Hatch & Scratch on 1st June 2025. Hatch & Scratch is a regular scratch night event that showcases new writing and works in progress, aiming to provid
Read with a free account →02 May 25 · Opportunities / Weekly Round-up
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Read with a free account →01 May 25 · Opportunities
Whether you’re a writer wanting to test out a new script or an actor looking to get stuck in – we’d love to hear from you. The event will take place on Thursday 19th June so please check your availability before you submit your applications. For Writers: Pieces must be up to 15 m
Read with a free account →01 May 25 · Opportunities
Script Lab is back, offering 10 new writers expert guidance and support to turn a short film idea into a ready-to-shoot script. The programme is open to writers – from any creative discipline and experience – with an initial idea for a short film under 15 minutes in length. You d
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Established in 2000 by New Writing North, the Northern Writers’ Awards supports work-in-progress by new, emerging and established writers across the North of England. The Awards support writers creatively as they develop their work towards publication, as well as helping them to
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Each year, The International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Foundation administers the Sir Peter Ustinov Television Scriptwriting Award. The competition is designed to motivate non-American novice writers under the age of 30, and offer them the recognition and encouragemen
Read with a free account →30 April 25 · Opportunities
Join Olivier-winning playwright Simon Stephens and Arcola Theatre’s Associate Artist Katharine Farmer for an exciting Q&A, following the evening’s performance of Heisenberg May 1st – entry included in your ticket for the performance! Girl meets girl—in the middle of St Pancras. W
Read with a free account →28 April 25 · Opportunities
Kevin Elyot Award 2025 is open for submissions. More information can be found here: https://www.bristol.ac.uk/theatre-collection/news/2025/kevin-elyot-award-2025.html The Kevin Elyot Award is an annual award of £3,000 given to support a writer-in-residence based at the University
Read with a free account →28 April 25 · Opportunities
Amidst 2,000 acres of spectacular Scottish countryside, a beautifully updated Edwardian estate will be your home for a very special experience. Embrace this secluded sanctuary which will feed your creative spirit and enable inner transformation and professional growth. Welcome to
Read with a free account →28 April 25 · Opportunities
The Lambeth Fringe returns in 2025, marking a decade of championing bold, diverse, and innovative performances. Originally founded as the Clapham Fringe, the festival embarked on an exciting expansion in 2024, broadening its reach across South London. Now in its second year under
Read with a free account →25 April 25 · Opportunities / Weekly Round-up
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Read with a free account →25 April 25 · Opportunities
Submissions are open for Ghosted Ink’s next Horror Slam. They are looking for horror writers and performers to submit their stories and join our event on June 7 at The Libra Theatre Cafe, Camden. The opportunity is open to Writer/ Performers, must be aged 18+, but they are open t
Read with a free account →25 April 25 · Opportunities
Playhouse Playmaker Oxford Playhouse is now recruiting for the next cohort of professional playwrights to join their Playhouse Playmaker scheme. Playhouse Playmaker is their writers’ attachment scheme for playwrights, led by award-winning playwright Clare Bayley. Their scheme sup
Read with a free account →25 April 25 · Opportunities
We are looking for a writer/playwright to help us create a theatre production for children and their families – Pebble Road and The Pond People. Job Description You will work with us to develop and create a textual resource for devising theatre with a vision of shaping the world
Read with a free account →25 April 25 · Opportunities
Join us for a comprehensive introduction to writing for short films. Led by Dan Horrigan, this course will see you generate ideas, find the approach that best suits your story, and be primed for your best script. Event Description Writing the Short Film Accelerator is the result
Read with a free account →25 April 25 · Opportunities
Thanks to a generous sponsor, writer Helen Jeffery is able offer TWO fully funded places on her next 6 week online ‘Introduction to Playwriting Course’ which starts 13th May. These are for writers on a low income who would not otherwise be able to attend. If you would like to app
Read with a free account →11 April 25 · Opportunities / Weekly Round-up
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Read with a free account →10 April 25 · Opportunities
Unleash Your Creativity at the TakeTen Chesil Theatre New Writing Festival 2025-2026 Aspiring and seasoned writers are invited to participate in the ninth biennial playwriting event. This nationwide competition kicks off on 1st March 2025 with the theme of ‘Angels’. Writers are e
Read with a free account →10 April 25 · Opportunities
The BBC New Comedy Awards is a nationwide talent search to find the best new comedy talent. Since they first launched in 1995 the prestigious awards have helped launch the careers of many of the UK’s best-loved comedians. What’s the prize? Shortlisted candidates will be asked to
Read with a free account →10 April 25 · Opportunities
Event Summary Join us for a comprehensive introduction to writing for short films. Led by Dan Horrigan, this course will see you generate ideas, find the approach that best suits your story, and be primed for your best script. Event Description Writing the Short Film Accelerator
Read with a free account →10 April 25 · Opportunities
StoryFirst – Writer’s Call Out Deadline Tuesday 22 April at 10AM Got a story to share? National Youth Theatre Members can now submit your scripts for StoryFirst, part of our new writing festival this summer hosted at our award-winning Workshop Theatre. We’re inviting NYT Members
Read with a free account →09 April 25 · Opportunities
Developing your playwriting craft & nurturing your voice / MA Playwriting info session 30th April 17:00-17:45 / Online: Sign up here The MA Playwriting course at the University of Manchester, is designed to provide a genuine gateway into a writing career in the theatre and perfor
Read with a free account →09 April 25 · Opportunities
CALL OUT: HEAD JUDGE WANTED! Riverside Studios is on the hunt for a passionate, experienced theatre and performance practitioner to lead our panel at this year’s Bitesize Festival. ✨ What you’ll do: 🔹 Watch 20–30 shows between 7 July–3 August 🔹 Collaborate with Bitesize Volunte
Read with a free account →09 April 25 · Opportunities
Theatre503 Writers’ Programme features an incredible lineup of Courses and Masterclasses led by some of the best writers from the UK and beyond. Write your first full length play, or master the art of short plays, advance your playwriting skills to the next level or dive into mor
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