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07 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’m friends with some
Read this article →04 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 →03 March 16 · Opportunities
Guiding Lights, the UK’s leading film mentoring scheme, aimed at writers, directors, producers and exhibition professionals is now open for applications. They are now open for applications and are looking for up to 14 participants who would benefit from the support of a high-leve
Read with a free account →03 March 16 · Opportunities
The BBC Writersroom will shortly open to submissions for Scriptroom 11, seeking comedy scripts. This window for unsolicited scripts is open between 10am on 14th March and 5pm on 4th April 2016 for Comedy scripts (TV, film, radio, stage or online). What to submit: Writers will be
Read with a free account →02 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: 2016 Kevin Spacey Foundation Artists of Choice Aw
Read with a free account →01 March 16 · Funding and Bursaries
The Royal Society of Literature is accepting applications for Brookleaze Grants for Writers. The purpose of these grants is to buy time for novelists, short-story writers, poets or playwrights with pieces of work in hand. The Council of the RSL, who will be responsible for awardi
Read with a free account →01 March 16 · Opportunities
The Frostburg State University Center for Creative Writing announces its seventh annual One-Act Playwriting Competition to showcase new works. What to submit: Writers are encouraged to submit their one-act plays (with a running time of 40 minutes or less) to the center by Friday,
Read with a free account →01 March 16 · Opportunities
Falling Pennies is proud to present its first scratch night “On The Night”, which will premiere at the Lion & Unicorn Theatre on 10 April 2016. What to submit: They are looking for 15 minute scenes on the theme of ‘New Beginnings’. The scene can be in any style, and should featur
Read with a free account →01 March 16 · Writing Workshops
Telling Stories, a workshop for Playwrights – Rob Drummer Monday, 7th March 6-9pm Theatre Renegade is running ten workshops, in association with Southwark Playhouse, for performers, writers, directors and producers called The Renegade Academy and it all kicks off next week. All w
Read this article →29 February 16 · Opportunities
This annual writing competition is held in memory of T.F. Evans, longtime editor of the Shaw Society Journal. The prize is offered for an additional scene to a play by Bernard Shaw. It will be offered to the entry that most impresses the judges, who will be looking for that combi
Read with a free account →29 February 16 · Opportunities
Play Submissions Helper has just published their monthly roundup of opportunities, featuring those with deadlines in March 2016. 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 peruse the
Read with a free account →29 February 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 heard playwright
Read this article →26 February 16 · Opportunities
Do you write or would you like to write short film scripts? Have you ever wanted to see your short film made and screened for audiences? The Northern Film School is looking for a series of short films that students can make during their period of study. We need in the range of 16
Read with a free account →26 February 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 →24 February 16 · Events / Opportunities
MA Dramatic Writing at Drama Centre London at Central Saint Martins, the Women of the Future Programme and Writers at Work Productions announce new scheme for female students studying the arts The new MA Dramatic Writing at Drama Centre London at Central Saint Martins, the Women
Read with a free account →24 February 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: Liverpool Hope Playwriting Prize open for submiss
Read with a free account →23 February 16 · Opportunities
ARE YOU A PLAYWRIGHT? Cut Throat Theatre Company are looking for a script to perform at this year’s Camden Fringe Festival – Could it be yours? Cut Throat Theatre Company comprises of Stephanie Gross and Emily French, both graduates of Middlesex University (2012). Having set up t
Read with a free account →22 February 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 read the roundup ev
Read this article →22 February 16 · Jobs / Opportunities
Theatre Centre is piloting a new resource for PSHE teaching that uses audio dramas and an accompanying workshop to facilitate debate and learning on complex, sensitive issues concerning young people. They are currently seeking expressions of interest around four key themes: conse
Read with a free account →22 February 16 · Opportunities
The second Liverpool Hope Playwriting Prize is now open for entries. One comedy writer will walk away with £10,000 and the opportunity to have their play considered for production by Liverpool’s Royal Court, while up to two Highly Commended awards of £1,500 will also be on offer.
Read with a free account →19 February 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 →17 February 16 · Opportunities
Made in LDN is a season of New Diverse British Musical Theatre at The Cockpit. On the second Sunday of every month (March-June) we will feature a One Act showcase performance or highlights from a brand new musical in development, as well as a ‘spotlight on’ for a composer/song-wr
Read with a free account →17 February 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: Call for theatre proposals for the Space’s Summer
Read with a free account →16 February 16 · Opportunities
BBC Comedy Workshop: How To Get Your Idea On The Telly The Stand Comedy Club, Glasgow Sunday 20th March 13.00 – 14.30 Doors @ 12.30 Free workshop “BBC Comedy is having a bumper year in Scotland. We’re making lots of television shows, even more digital content and are running live
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