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08 June 15 · Opportunities / Writing Workshops
One IdeasTap member will win a place on a Storylining for Continuing Drama Workshop led by BAFTA-nominated executive producer Kathleen Beedles. Award-winning, BAFTA-nominated executive producer Kathleen Beedles is offering one IdeasTap member the chance to attend a full-day pract
Read with a free account →05 June 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 →04 June 15 · Writing Workshops
Getting Inspired to Write for the Theatre with Elinor Cook 13 June 2015 from 10am to 1pm Elinor Cook (writer of Image of an Unknown Young Woman) will be delivering a unique Gate Educate workshop on writing for theatre. The workshop will be a cross between a practical workshops, a
Read this article →03 June 15 · Jobs / Opportunities
The BBC is seeking a Trainee Junior Storyliner for EastEnders. With over 350 hours of in-house output a year, BBC Drama Production is making some of the most original, diverse and highly acclaimed television. These range from continuing drama such as EastEnders, Holby City, Casua
Read with a free account →03 June 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: Writer in Residence sought by Putney High School
Read with a free account →03 June 15 · Opportunities
The Bench is proud to announce that the Supernova festival of new writing will be returning next year, for its seventh edition. Over the past fourteen years many things have changed, but the festival remains a prominent showcase of original one-act plays, each one composed by ama
Read with a free account →02 June 15 · Opportunities
[Ed: the title of this post has been corrected, it was initially miswritten as ‘Physiology’ due to some unspotted autocorrect!] As part of the Phytology programme, artists Duncan Robertson and Lucía Montero will commission a series residencies for writers, poets and song writers
Read with a free account →02 June 15 · Jobs
The Octagon Theatre Bolton is looking to appoint a New Writing Associate to join its new artistic team. Working with professional, student and novice writers, this role will lead our New Writing network and initiatives. Bringing experience of dramaturgy and literary management, t
Read with a free account →29 May 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 May 15 · Writing Workshops
Talawa Firsts: How to Write a Play 11 June 2015, 7-8.30pm Talawa Theatre Workshop description: “Ever thought about writing a play? Come along to this practical session led by Jane Fallowfield (Literary Associate, Talawa Theatre Company) and Nina Steiger (Associate Director, Soho
Read this article →28 May 15 · Writing Workshops
Painting Pictures With Words 8 June 2015, 2-5pm Soho Theatre Workshop description: “Inua is an award-winning poet, playwright and performer who crept into theatre after writing a long one-man show/poem called The 14th Tale. His highly lyrical and visual style of writing grows fro
Read this article →28 May 15 · News
Like most emerging creatives, we were deeply saddened to hear IdeasTap would be closing, but today they’ve shared wonderful news that they will be postponing their closure until 8 July, and will carry on some of their work through a partnership with Hiive. Read the full update he
Read this article →28 May 15 · Writing Workshops
Poetry & Lyrics 11 June 2015 from 10.30am-12.30pm IdeasTap 52 Bermondsey St., London IdeasTap will be running a masterclass with Laurie Bolger on writing poetry and lyrics. Laurie performs her unique style of stand-up poetry to audiences across the UK. Last year she hit Edinburgh
Read this article →27 May 15 · Opportunities
Play Submissions Helper has just published their monthly roundup of opportunities, featuring those with deadlines in June and early July 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 pe
Read with a free account →27 May 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: Kevin Spacey Foundation £10,000 Grants for Artist
Read with a free account →26 May 15 · Writing Workshops
Playwriting Workshop with Sheer Drop Saturday 20th June 2015 from 10am-6pm 6 Frederick’s Place, EC2R 8BT (very close to Bank Underground Station) Got an idea for a play but not sure where to start? Working on a new play and looking for inspiration? Want to step up from writing sh
Read this article →26 May 15 · Jobs
Applications are invited for the post of Writer in Residence at Putney High School, with effect from September 2015. This is a new post which will enable the successful candidate to take creative writing to a new level in the school. The English Department is a very strong depart
Read with a free account →22 May 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 →22 May 15 · Jobs / Opportunities
West Yorkshire Playhouse is recruiting Script Readers for their next open submission window in June 2015. They are looking to build a team of a broad range of people that can bring their own diverse stories, passions and interests to the script reading process. They are keen to h
Read with a free account →21 May 15 · Jobs
BBC Drama is seeking a Story Editor for Eastenders. With over 350 hours of in-house output a year, BBC Drama Production is making some of the most original, diverse and highly acclaimed television. These range from continuing drama such as EastEnders, Holby City, Casualty and Doc
Read with a free account →21 May 15 · Opportunities / Writing Workshops
Podium.me, the online platform for the under 25s, is branching out from journalism to launch a drama initiative. They are piloting Podium.me writers’ groups to uncover the art of online drama. We are also working with BBC Radio 4 drama towards a potential commission. Their first
Read with a free account →21 May 15 · Opportunities
RAWR is opening its doors to new writers who have something they need to say. They offer themselves as a unique platform for collaboration and we have the means to bring your story in to existence. “We are an established brand with a drive for quality; focussed on producing truly
Read with a free account →20 May 15 · Opportunities / Writing Workshops
Make Space Workshops for Aspiring Artists July – 7 August & 31 August – 11 September (taster session: 6 July). Free Make Space is designed for aspiring artists (aged 18-24) who wish to expand and explore themselves and their creative abilities through site-responsive contemporary
Read with a free account →20 May 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: West Yorkshire Playhouse to open June script subm
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