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16 September 15 · Opportunities
Tamasha Developing Artists (TDA) is soliciting applications for the second year of its Tamasha Playwrights group. Tamasha Playwrights is a writer-led collective founded in October 2014 by Tamasha’s Artistic Director Fin Kennedy and formed of eight playwrights from a diverse range
Read with a free account →14 September 15 · Opportunities
On November 9th 2015, Newham Asian Women’s Project and Two Monkeys TV are working alongside Theatre Royal Stratford East to present Empower House: A night of new material in celebration of the empowerment of women. This event is at the beginning of 16 Days of Action, and is in su
Read with a free account →14 September 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. “My laptop is dead, and I
Read this article →14 September 15 · Opportunities
Punk Monkey Productions is officially accepting submissions for their 2016 production of PL.A.Y Noir. What to submit: Plays should ideally be 10-20 pages in length and possess the classic noir themes of murder, mystery, deceit, and double-crossing. In their words: “We always enco
Read with a free account →11 September 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 →09 September 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: BBC Writersroom – Script Room 10 open for Drama s
Read with a free account →08 September 15 · Events / Writing Workshops
If you’re an aspiring screenwriter then this is your chance to gain valuable insights into writing for television from Manchester’s very own Danny Brocklehurst. The BAFTA and International Emmy Award-winning screenwriter will talk with Anne Edyvean, Head of BBC Writersroom, about
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LMA artist in residence Nick Field will be leading a creative writing workshop based around rare footage from the archive film collections, with specific reference to historic pageantry. Footage will include amateur footage shot at the Lord Mayors Show in 1935 that has been digit
Read this article →07 September 15 · Opportunities
Coffee House Theatre is now accepting submissions for a One-Act Play with two actors, to be performed alongside an existing 50 minute monologue next year – in an evening of two One-Acts. This will be a paid opportunity. Coffee House Theatre is a collaboration between community me
Read with a free account →07 September 15 · Opportunities
BBC Writersroom’s regular window for unsolicited scripts is now open for Drama scripts (TV, film, radio, stage or online). Writers will be asked to submit: 1 drama script of at least 30 minutes / pages in length for TV, Film, Radio, Stage or Online* A brief bio of your writing to
Read with a free account →05 September 15 · Opportunities
Applications are now open for the Madam Renards Mini Fringe 2016, Swindon’s only fringe performing arts festival! The Mini Fringe 2016 will run between the 1st and 10th April. 2015’s Mini Fringe featured plays, dance, musicals, operas, new writing, stand-up comedy & one person sh
Read with a free account →04 September 15 · Opportunities
SCRIPT LAB 2015/16 Luton Library Theatre is launching a brand new playwriting competition to uncover exciting new playwriting talent across the Three Counties. “We are looking for local writers regardless of age or experience to submit their work to Script Lab. Scripts will be re
Read with a free account →04 September 15 · Opportunities
Mɛlənɪn Box Festival – December 2015 is a three day showcase of novel works by up-and-coming black British theatre and film makers, as well as theatre and film makers of colour. This festival is about dismantling the perceived esoteric nature of creative arts industries and provi
Read with a free account →04 September 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 →03 September 15 · Opportunities
DVM Theatre host monthly scratch night, SCRATCH, and are now seeking submissions for their October and November performances. SCRATCH is open to artists from all disciplines, including theatre and primarily showcases work-in-progress performances. There is also the opportunity fo
Read with a free account →02 September 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: Rose Unfolds Scratch Nights at Rose Playhouse Ban
Read with a free account →01 September 15 · Opportunities
Etch holds a regular new writing scratch night event at The Peckham Pelican. Their next scratch night will be on October 19th. At their scratch nights they present short extracts of new writing still currently in development. How to apply: Submissions are now open. Please send be
Read with a free account →01 September 15 · Opportunities
The Play’s the Thing Theatre Company are looking for plays of 30 mins to 60 mins in length with up to five characters for a ONE ACT PLAY FESTIVAL which will take place at fringe venue Norfolk House (Arts Central) in Central Milton Keynes in May 2016. The scripts can be on any sub
Read with a free account →31 August 15 · Events
Theatre503 will be holding a Writer’s Night for its upcoming production of Rotterdam on Wednesday 28 October 2015. Theatre 503 Writer’s Nights are a great night out – they give writers the opportunity to: See the show at a discounted rate Meet and talk to the lovely team at Theat
Read this article →29 August 15 · Events
Theatre503 will be holding a Writer’s Night for its upcoming production of Valhalla on Wednesday 30 September 2015. Theatre 503 Writer’s Nights are a great night out – they give writers the opportunity to: See the show at a discounted rate Meet and talk to the lovely team at Thea
Read this article →28 August 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 →27 August 15 · News
Today, the winners of the first Kevin Spacey Foundation Artists of Choice Awards were announced. Winners include playwright Anna Jordan (previous winner of the Bruntwood Prize) and musical theatre writers Matthew Winkworth and Chris Bush (previous winners of the Perfect Pitch Awa
Read this article →27 August 15 · Opportunities
Play Submissions Helper has just published their monthly roundup of opportunities, featuring those with deadlines in September 2015. As usual, we’ve already picked and posted the ones we’ve found most relevant (most of these are based in the US), but if you’d like to peruse the w
Read with a free account →27 August 15 · Events
Theatre503 will be holding a Writer’s Night for its upcoming production of And Then Come The Nightjars on Friday 4 September 2015. Theatre 503 Writer’s Nights are a great night out – they give writers the opportunity to: See the show at a discounted rate Meet and talk to the love
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