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09 November 15 · Inspiration / Pursued By A Bear
Pursued By A Bear is our new 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 got writers block, I
Read this article →09 November 15 · Opportunities
The Courtyard is proud to launch BRAVE NEW WORD, a new writing festival dedicated to experimentation, rebellion and collaboration. “I want poetry, I want danger, I want freedom, I want sin…” – Aldous Huxley, Brave New World Upstairs at the theatre will host a space for actors, wr
Read with a free account →06 November 15 · Opportunities
Just Some Theatre Company are looking for new writers to work with on three new script development projects. They are looking to commission writers for three new full length scripts, all based in England between 1900-1950. They have two ideas to commission, and are looking for fr
Read with a free account →06 November 15 · Opportunities
Just Some Theatre Company are looking for short comedy scenes (between 3-10 minutes) to produce as part of their next ‘Just Some Sketch Night’. The show will be on for 2 nights in Manchester/Salford at the beginning of 2016. Just Some Theatre Company are a new writing company and
Read with a free account →06 November 15 · 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; 2) Opportunities with Deadlines; 3) Workshops and Events; 4) Ongoing op
Read with a free account →05 November 15 · News / Opportunities
The Birmingham Writer in Residence is a new initiative from BBC Birmingham and Birmingham Repertory Theatre (The REP) which seeks to find one local writer to work for six months across three popular national radio and TV dramas all produced in Birmingham; Radio 4’s The Archers an
Read with a free account →04 November 15 · Jobs / Opportunities
A short-term writer in residence opportunity at HM Prison Ford. The writer will devise and deliver a series of creative writing workshops for prisoners as part of the Reading the South project. HMP Ford is a Category D establishment with an emphasis on resettlement, an open priso
Read with a free account →04 November 15 · Opportunities
Twisted Showcase is launching a spin-off to their web-series to be shown in the lead up to series 4 called ONE MINUTE HORRORS. Which is exactly what it says it is. It’ll feature a great cast and be an accessible viewing experience whether in the safety of your lunch hour or for t
Read with a free account →04 November 15 · Education / Events
And So Forth (ASF) is offering the second in their series of open Conversations at the Arts Theatre, Leicester Square, as part of their commitment to facilitating discourse within the arts and a community of mutual support between emerging artists. The upcoming event’s dialogue w
Read this article →04 November 15 · 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: ‘Introduce Yourself’ initiative at the Finborough
Read with a free account →03 November 15 · Opportunities / Writing Workshops
Papatango are committed to giving new writers the best possible opportunities. Our programme of playwriting workshops runs every month, completely free of charge to participants. These cover topics including writing exercises, dramaturgy, exploratory writing, story structure, dia
Read with a free account →03 November 15 · Opportunities
CALL OUT FOR CREATIVES! Pokfulam Rd Productions are looking for producers, directors, actors & emerging and established companies & playwrights that want to experiment, meet, mingle on N16’s stage (and bar) on February 14th 2016! email pokfulamrdproductions@gmail.com http://www.f
Read with a free account →03 November 15 · Opportunities
Sole Purpose Theatre Lab Saturday 21st November 10am – 4.30pm The Derry Playhouse Do you have scripts or parts of scripts you would like to try out with other writers? Part of a stage play you’ve written, scenes from a screenplay or radio drama? The Sole Purpose THEATRE LAB is a
Read with a free account →30 October 15 · Opportunities
Whose London Is It Anyway? festival, January 2016: Seed Commissions Call Out From 11-30 January 2016 Camden People’s Theatre presents Whose London Is It Anyway?, a festival of theatre, performance and discussion exploring the changing face of our capital city. In the run-up to th
Read with a free account →30 October 15 · Education / Opportunities
The Birmingham Rep is running a series of Play In A Day playwriting sessions which will take place on the dates below from 10am – 6pm at The REP. 14 November 21 November 28 November 5 December These practical playwriting workshops will introduce participants to the basics of dram
Read with a free account →30 October 15 · 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; 2) Opportunities with Deadlines; 3) Workshops and Events; 4) Ongoing op
Read with a free account →28 October 15 · Opportunities
Write Now 7 began at the Jack in 2010, and has run for six successive years. In their words: Under the artistic direction of Kate Bannister, the Write Now festival is an essential part of the Jack Studio Theatre’s yearly programme, which each year looks to find and produce the mo
Read with a free account →28 October 15 · Opportunities
Are you a Theatre Maker, Performance/ Live Artist, Company, or Scriptwriter interested in showing your work in Sheffield. Verbal #10 is an event in December at Bank St Arts (Sheffield) and they are looking for submissions of performances to be shown in ‘The Space’, their showcase
Read with a free account →28 October 15 · 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: Christmas Jumpers Theatre Night seeking short pla
Read with a free account →27 October 15 · Opportunities
In their words: We are seeking scripts for a script in hand performance. These performances take place on the last Monday of every month at the King’s Arms, Manchester. We’ve had two very successful nights and so we’re advertising more widely to ensure we maintain a high standard
Read with a free account →27 October 15 · Opportunities
Precious Cargo are offering an exciting opportunity to writers to have their work performed as part of a new promenade performance, If Words Weren’t Free. ‘Imagine a world where words were no longer free. The libraries closed, the books burned, the government in control of who le
Read with a free account →27 October 15 · Jobs / Opportunities
The Customs House Youth Theatre wish to commission a new or emerging writer to work collaboratively with our young people create a script for the Junior Youth Theatre to be performed in March 2016 in the Main House at The Customs House, South Shields. We would like the script to
Read with a free account →27 October 15 · Opportunities
“Leytonstone Itch” needs YOU on the 6th of November at “All You Read is Love” in Leytonstone (www.allyoureadislove.com) A one of a kind scratch night, this is an opportunity to share new ideas, get inspiration or do something you’ve always wanted to try in a warm and supportive a
Read with a free account →27 October 15 · Opportunities
Doggerland are pleased to announce an upcoming open call for new writers, offered as a series of residencies, each of which includes a fee between £100 – £300 and the opportunity to have your writing published. They are looking for responses that explore artist-led culture and in
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