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04 June 16 · Opportunities
Ignite Theatre is seeking script submissions for its 2017 season. What to submit: Plays should be 70-90 minutes in length, and must not have been submitted or produced elsewhere. (You can check out their company aims for a clearer idea of what they’re looking for.) How to apply:
Read with a free account →03 June 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 →03 June 16 · Jobs
The Script Editor reports to the Head of Development and works in close conjunction with the Executive Producers, Producers and Writers in order to ensure that commissioned scripts are of the required standard, conform to the editorial brief and is within the financial constraint
Read with a free account →03 June 16 · Events / Writing Workshops
NAWE Workshop with ‘Myths of the Near Future’ Journal Saturday July 9th 2016 from 10am-12pm Part of London Writers’ Week 2016 The NAWE Young Writers’ Hub is an information resource, online community and development agency for young writers and publishes a triennial journal of new
Read this article →03 June 16 · Events
Tamasha “New Families” Scratch Night Event with Arts Council England Friday July 8th 2016 from 7.30-9pm Part of London Writers’ Week 2016 A selection of pieces inspired by the experiences of people born by assisted reproductive technologies (ARTs). Award-winning playwright Satind
Read this article →03 June 16 · Education / Events
How can theatre writers make the transition to writing for radio and screen? Event with BBC Writersroom Friday July 8th 2016 from 2-3pm Part of London Writers’ Week 2016 Join Head of BBC Writersroom Anne Edyvean for this free discussion on how theatre writers can make the transit
Read this article →02 June 16 · Events / Funding and Bursaries
Grants for the Arts and funding priorities for theatre Event with Arts Council England Friday July 8th 2016 from 11am-12pm Part of London Writers’ Week 2016 In this free event, a representative from the Arts Council will be in conversation with Jennifer Tuckett, Director of Londo
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New Writing Platform with Tim Crouch Thursday July 7th 2016 from 7-8.30pm Part of London Writers’ Week 2016 The new MA Dramatic Writing at Drama Centre London at Central Saint Martins is delighted to announce the tenth event in their New Writing Platform series. The tenth New Wri
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Too true? The aesthetics and ethics of fact-based theatre Event with Writers’ Guild of Great Britain Wednesday July 6th 2016 from 4-5.30pm Part of London Writers’ Week 2016 Fact-based theatre has been among the dominant drama forms of this century. Why is this so? How is it made
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The bit that isn’t the songs: book writing for musical theatre Event with Writers’ Guild of Great Britain Wednesday July 6th 2016 from 2-3pm Part of London Writers’ Week 2016 Most people can probably hum a show tune, and musicals are often known by the names of the songwriters, b
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The National Student Writing Award Launch Wednesday July 6th 2016 from 11am-12pm Part of London Writers’ Week 2016 This event will launch The National Student Writing Award, the new award open to students studying writing at University level across the UK. Come along to the launc
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The Student Guide to Writing: Playwriting showcase Tuesday 5th 2016 from 7.30-8.30pm Part of London Writers’ Week 2016 Come along to see the winners’ play for The Student Guide to Writing: Playwriting, the new competition from the Bush Theatre, MA Dramatic Writing at Drama Centre
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The Student Guide to Writing: Playwriting showcase Tuesday 5th 2016 from 4-5pm Part of London Writers’ Week 2016 Come along to see the winners’ play for The Student Guide to Writing: Playwriting, the new competition from the Bush Theatre, MA Dramatic Writing at Drama Centre Londo
Read this article →02 June 16 · Education / Events
Oberon Books Workshop: Theatre publishing – how does it work? Tuesday 5th 2016 from 12-1pm Part of London Writers’ Week 2016 In this free discussion, Senior Editor at Oberon Books, one of the UK’s leading theatre publishers, George Spender will be In Conversation with Director of
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Bush Theatre Workshop: Diversity – how we can create a more diverse theatre industry? Tuesday July 5th 2016 from 11am-12pm Part of London Writers’ Week 2016 In this free workshop, Associate Dramaturg at the Bush Theatre Rob Drummer will discuss diversity in the theatre industry,
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Event with designer Jenny Beavan Monday July 4th 2016 from 7-9pm Part of London Writers’ Week 2016 Oscar winner Jenny Beavan studied Theatre Design at Central Saint Martins. More details about this exclusive event will be published shortly. This discussion is for you if… You’re i
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MA Dramatic Writing Showcase Monday July 4th 2016 from 2-4pm Part of London Writers’ Week 2016 The MA Dramatic Writing Showcase introduces the work of the graduating students each year from the MA Dramatic Writing at Drama Centre London at Central Saint Martins, the only course i
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How can the industry and academia work together to explore new ideas in dramatic writing? Monday July 4th 2016 from 10am – 1pm Part of London Writers’ Week 2016 In this free discussion, Masters from the new MA Dramatic Writing course at Drama Centre London at Central Saint Martin
Read this article →02 June 16 · Opportunities
JW3 is currently seeking submissions of new work. The JW3 Arts and Culture programme develops and showcases dynamic new work rooted in community, Jewish life, culture and society. What to submit: They are always looking for scripts and performance, particularly, but not limited t
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The Bush Theatre is currently open to script submissions from writers. What to submit: In their own words: “The Bush Theatre exists to produce original plays that provoke conversation and are theatrically bold. We are looking for plays with contemporary bite, which seek to reflec
Read with a free account →01 June 16 · Opportunities
Cue Productions, a new theatre company formed of recent graduates from The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama are looking for new writing to workshop, with the possibility of taking it onto a leading off west-end theatre at the beginning of Autumn. What to submit: They are
Read with a free account →01 June 16 · Opportunities
The Leytonstone Itch a bi-monthly night at Leytonstone’s award winning ‘All You Read is Love’ (http://www.allyoureadislove.com). It is a scratch night like no other, an opportunity to try out ideas and share new work in a warm supportive environment. You can get feedback on your
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Fevered Sleep are looking for a research assistant to work closely with our artistic directors and the wider team in the development of new projects, collaborations, and public engagements. They have recently received funding from the Wellcome Trust and Paul Hamlyn Foundation to
Read with a free account →01 June 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: Project 2036 at the Bush Theatre Description: is
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