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31 March 16 · Opportunities
Instinct Theatre is a London theatre company who are looking for new, full length play scripts to produce. They champion new writing, produce topical work and aim to reach out to people who might not consider themselves conventional theatre goers. This opportunity gives writers a
Read with a free account →30 March 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: Litmus Fest at the Pleasance Theatre Description:
Read with a free account →30 March 16 · Opportunities
The Postroom is where the BFI’s NET.WORK executives meet new talent. It’s the place to show your work and enhance your profile. They’re here to nurture, strengthen and engage with the best talent. If you’re a new filmmaker – or even if you’ve engaged with the NET.WORK before – th
Read with a free account →30 March 16 · Opportunities
Page to Stage comprises directed, rehearsed readings of new theatre scripts, with feedback from an industry panel. It’s a bi-monthly event at The Horse & Stables in central London. Writers are encouraged to submit scripts of 10 minutes – either a self-contained piece or an excerp
Read with a free account →30 March 16 · Opportunities
The Pleasance is launching Litmus Fest a new annual RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT festival at Pleasance Islington. During the month of August, the Pleasance relocates to Edinburgh to run our 23 performance spaces at the Festival Fringe, so often London becomes a maintenance hub. This ye
Read with a free account →29 March 16 · Opportunities
Grin Theatre Company – the North West’s leading LGBTQI theatre company is looking for 30 minute upbeat LGBTQI scripts for this years annual Queertet festival at the end of July at The Lantern Theatre in Liverpool. How to apply: Please submit (free of charge) your scripts to – inf
Read with a free account →29 March 16 · Opportunities
The Pensive Federation will be launching The Significant Other Festival, an original new writing festival in the north at the Oldham Coliseum. The performances will take place on Saturday May 14th 2016. 10 x 10 minute plays, 10 writers, 10 directors, 20 actors – all in 10 days 10
Read with a free account →29 March 16 · Writing Workshops
HighTide produces plays by outstanding new writers, and as part of their HighTide Academy your play could be performed at HighTide Festival 2016. The Academy takes place on Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd April at their offices in Farringdon, London. They’re inviting twenty five emer
Read this article →29 March 16 · Writing Workshops
Masterclass: Introduction to Playwriting with Fin Kennedy Saturday 4 June 2016, 10 – 6pm, London Location: Tamasha (Rich Mix, Bethnal Green Road, London E1 6LA) This one-day workshop for beginners aims to introduce some basic principles of dramatic storytelling, and demystify som
Read this article →29 March 16 · Education
Scripts: An Actor’s Approach Wednesday 29th June 2016 from 10.00am – 4.00pm Venue: YHA St Pancras Master Raconteur has organised a one day workshop looking at how an actor approaches a script, run by tutor JULIE GLOVER of ‘Coronation Street’ and ‘Emmerdale’. This opportunity will
Read this article →29 March 16 · Opportunities
A Pleasance Scratch is an evening of variety, ideas and fun; a chance to see artists present brave, new work at the first stages of development. Applications are now open for their scratch on Mon 13th June 2016. If you’re a theatre company currently developing a new piece of work
Read with a free account →28 March 16 · Education / Writing Workshops
***New course!*** Interested in writing for musical theatre but daunted about where to start? Wondering how to apply your writing skills in new ways? Curious about how to get involved in the thriving UK musical theatre scene? Writing For Musicals: An Introduction To Book & Lyrics
Read this article →25 March 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 →23 March 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: BBC Scriptroom 11 call out for Comedy submissions
Read with a free account →22 March 16 · Education / Writing Workshops
Looking for some creative stimulation or practical advice this April? We’re pleased to announce our range of new workshops coming up next month. The full listings are included below. Why should you take part? See what others have said: ‘Dense in information, very engaging and oh-
Read this article →22 March 16 · Education / Writing Workshops
Have a scene that’s just not working? Grappling with a thorny dramatic problem? Need some support to take your work to the next level or get unstuck? Script Surgery is a clinic for playwrights that will provide supportive and incisive feedback to help them develop their work, and
Read this article →22 March 16 · Education / Writing Workshops
***New time slot & price!*** Want to produce your own work but stuck on how to raise the money? Unsure how to approach the Arts Council for funding? Curious about what other funding options are out there? Fundraising For Your Play is a day-long workshop that will provide particip
Read this article →22 March 16 · Education / Writing Workshops
Should your structure be 5-Acts, 3-Acts or just the one? Is ‘structure’ restrictive to playwrights? Should writers stick rigidly to traditional structure or battle against it? And how do you go about developing the structure of your play from your initial idea? This two-hour inte
Read this article →22 March 16 · Opportunities / Writing Workshops
So, you’ve got an idea for a play but where do you go from here? Perhaps you’ve never written a play before and despite having an idea you’re passionate about, you don’t know where to start? Or maybe you are an emerging writer who needs to kick-start their next play… It can seem
Read with a free account →22 March 16 · Opportunities
Have you written a play? Do you live in the North West? The Royal Exchange Script Window opens twice a year and gives them the opportunity to discover new voices, new stories and new playwrights. “During our Script Window, we welcome work by playwrights who demonstrate the skill
Read with a free account →21 March 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. I’ve finished my first
Read this article →21 March 16 · Opportunities
Newtoy are looking for a writer with an interest in games, interactive experiences and theatre for a project that culminates in a new platform and project in Oct 2016. Budget of up to £500 at this stage, and opportunities for follow up projects. Please email cv and examples of pr
Read with a free account →21 March 16 · Opportunities
THE 8 Minute USA PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS PLAYWRITING CONTEST. Can you write an 8 minute play about the USA Presidential Elections before 14th May 2016? Worldwide Submissions Wanted. 8 minute plays and 3 minute monologues Prize: Top ten plays will be performed in the Hollywood Frin
Read with a free account →21 March 16 · Opportunities
Studio Firsts is an initiative that invites three Black theatre-makers to create a new piece of work in their Studio. Talawa Theatre Company will work with 3 emerging artists or companies; giving exclusive use of their Studio for one week of research and development in May 2016.
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