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24 July 16 · Original Content
In our third post from London Writers’ Week, we round up some advice from Arts Council England on how to apply for their Grants for the Arts programme. — This year London Writers’ Week featured a discussion with Arts Council England about their Grants for the Arts programme – a v
Read this article →23 July 16 · Opportunities
Sussex Playwrights are delighted to announce a playwriting competition to launch their 81st year. They invite all aspiring, new and working playwrights, including writers of stage, screen, radio and online drama [no age limit] to submit. Eligibility: The competition is open to me
Read with a free account →22 July 16 · Opportunities
Submissions are open for Sharp Scratches to take place on August 27th at the Courtyard Theatre, Hoxton. Their last showing was a sell-out event, with literary agents in attendance. They let let all submitters know whether they have not been successful, and if your script is short
Read with a free account →22 July 16 · 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 & featured posts; 2) Opportunities with Deadlines; 3) Workshops and Even
Read with a free account →22 July 16 · Opportunities
Play Submissions Helper has just published their monthly roundup of opportunities, featuring those with deadlines in July 2016 and beyond. 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 p
Read with a free account →22 July 16 · Opportunities
Instinct Theatre is accepting script submissions to be considered for their 2016-17 season. This London theatre company has previously produced new writing on the London stage and are looking to work with a playwright to workshop and produce their work as part of a collaborative
Read with a free account →22 July 16 · Jobs
The Bush Theatre is seeking a new Associate Dramaturg to join their team. This role will lead the Bush’s literary team and play a key role in supporting the Artistic Director in new writer and new play development through commissioning and nurturing new plays and ideas. The succe
Read with a free account →20 July 16 · Original Content
In the second of our blogs from London Writers’ Week 2016, Jacqueline Sara Cloake gives us the lowdown on the launch of the National Student Playwriting Awards, and shares the experts’ top tips for writing a well-received script. — The last time I won anything was a colouring com
Read this article →18 July 16 · Inspiration / Pursued By A Bear
Pursued By A Bear is our weekly advice column with playwright Adam Taylor. He’ll tackle your playwriting questions – from practical issues to existential dilemmas – relying on nothing but his bare wits, brute strength, and questionable personal experiences. “How do you write sex
Read this article →18 July 16 · Opportunities
BBC Wales and National Theatre Wales, in partnership with BBC Writersroom, are inviting submissions for the third prestigious £10,000 Wales Drama Award. The biennial award is both a celebration of writers in Wales and an open call to Welsh talent, whether emerging or established.
Read with a free account →18 July 16 · Opportunities
Now in its 14th year, New Works of Merit Playwriting Contest is accepting scripts For Guidelines and Application Form go to: http://www.newworksofmeritplaywritingcontest.com/ Award: $300 + a professional reading and Q&A valued at $1,000. Deadline: 31 July 2016 Source: Direct cont
Read with a free account →15 July 16 · 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 & featured posts; 2) Opportunities with Deadlines; 3) Workshops and Even
Read with a free account →15 July 16 · Opportunities
Critical Mass is a free 10 week playwriting programme for writers aged 18+from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds. Previous participants have gone on to have their plays workshopped or performed as a rehearsed reading with professional actors. Spring 2016 saw the first
Read with a free account →15 July 16 · Opportunities
Run by Artistic Director Julia Taylor and Co-producer Tim Cook, Scene Gym launches on 4th August 2016 from 10am-1pm at The Old Vic Workrooms in Bermondsey. What is it? Scene Gym brings together actors, writers and directors to workshop new material. How to Apply: Email scenegym@g
Read with a free account →14 July 16 · Original Content / Writing Advice
In the first of a series of posts exploring the most useful highlights of London Writers’ Week, our friend Frida Stavenow asks her peers and fellow festival-goers for the best pieces of writing wisdom they’ve learned this year. — “Be bold,” says Titilola Ige, author of the MA Dra
Read this article →14 July 16 · Events
Playwrights’ Circle Monday 25 July from 7.30-9.30pm Bread & Roses Theatre The Playwrights Circle is a friendly and supportive circle in which playwrights can share their work and work-in-progress, run by The Bread & Roses Theatre on the last Monday every month. The Bread & Roses
Read this article →14 July 16 · Opportunities
Theatrefullstop have teamed up with both Etcetera Theatre and Lion and Unicorn Theatre to present the first Pub Theatre Festival to be staged in April 2017. The aim is to give current drama school and university students, as well as graduates the opportunity to stage their works
Read with a free account →13 July 16 · 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: Alfred Fagon Award 2016 open for applications fro
Read with a free account →11 July 16 · Events
‘Discovering the Keskidee Centre’ Wednesday 10 August 2016 from 1.30 pm to 2.30 pm The London Metropolitan Archives Opened in 1971, The Keskidee Centre was Britain’s first arts and cultural centre for the black community. It was opened 35 years ago. It was the meeting place for c
Read this article →11 July 16 · Inspiration / Pursued By A Bear
Pursued By A Bear is our weekly advice column with playwright Adam Taylor. He’ll tackle your playwriting questions – from practical issues to existential dilemmas – relying on nothing but his bare wits, brute strength, and questionable personal experiences. “How can I hold down a
Read this article →11 July 16 · Opportunities
Faith Drama Productions are calling for submissions from emerging writer-directors. 4 successful applicants will be invited to write and direct a 10 minute play to be staged at the Theatre Madness Festival in Newham, this September. The winner (selected from these 4) will receive
Read with a free account →08 July 16 · 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 & featured posts; 2) Opportunities with Deadlines; 3) Workshops and Even
Read with a free account →06 July 16 · Original Content
We’re excited to introduce you to the multi-talented group of creatives who have come together to make this showing possible! Read on to learn more about this accomplished bunch… For booking information click here! The Writers Sonali Bhattacharyya is a writer of stage, screen and
Read this article →06 July 16 · Funding and Bursaries / Opportunities
Actor Awareness and Adam Morley are releasing a bursary where a writer can win £1000 for new writing. Here are the details as quoted on the Actor Awareness website. ● We are looking for a plethora of new writing part of The Adam Morley and Actor Awareness bursary. The shows can b
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