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08 January 15 · Writing Workshops
Perfect your narrative technique by learning the key elements to the five act structure – famously used in Shakespeare’s plays. Octagon Associate Director, Elizabeth Newman, and Develeopment Producer from BBC Writersroom, Joanna Blake, will share their knowledge and experience at
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IdeasTap Spa is running some great workshops for writers this January and February. There are various workshops from writing female characters to the five act structure. Check them out here. Source: IdeasTap Spa
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BBC Writersroom has changed the way they accept scripts for 2015. To simplify their system, this year there’ll be just two Script Room windows: one for comedy and one for drama. These windows will encompass all platforms, including stage, TV, film and CBBC. The Comedy window will
Read with a free account →07 January 15 · Opportunities
Got a great theatre project? Looking to bring it to life? The Space is now taking submissions for its’ 2015 Summer Season. The Space is a performing arts centre based in a converted church on the Isle of Dogs, East London. We aim to programme high quality theatre productions, run
Read with a free account →07 January 15 · Opportunities
Please note: theatre companies or agents must put plays forward for this opportunity and all plays must have received a professional production between 1 Jan and 31 Dec 2014! The University of Edinburgh in association with Playwrights’ Studio, Scotland and the Traverse Theatre ar
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Plane Paper Theatre is an emerging theatre company founded in 2014. We are dedicated to creating a platform for theatre makers to develop and produce original work that explores interesting questions and themes. We aim to work with new writers to create original and experimental
Read with a free account →06 January 15 · Jobs / Opportunities
Want to write for children’s television? Want to learn what it’s like to be a writer at a major US television network? The Nickelodeon Writing Program could be the opportunity you’re looking for! This global initiative offers the successful applicant a salaried position with Nick
Read with a free account →05 January 15 · Education / Writing Workshops
Playwright Katherine Mitchell is leading an e-course for playwrights. It starts on 19th January 2015 and lasts for 10 weeks. It is available at the moment for the introductory price of £55. For more details on what the course entails and how to apply, visit Katerine’s website. De
Read this article →05 January 15 · Opportunities
Peppered Wit are looking for new and challenging material for 2015 for performance at the Fringe Festivals and theatre tours. They are looking for something edgy that will challenge audiences and actors alike! How to apply: send your submissions to tara@pepperedwit.co.uk Deadline
Read with a free account →05 January 15 · Opportunities
A new writing night where casting, rehearsing, and performing takes place in the course of a single evening. Once a month, writers are given the chance to see their words brought to life by performers, who in turn get to hone their improvisation and workshopping skills in a relax
Read with a free account →02 January 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 now grouped into three sections: 1) Opportunities with Deadlines; 2) Ongoing opportunities (no deadline); and 3) Worksho
Read with a free account →01 January 15 · Jobs / Opportunities
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 Doctors, to series and serials such as Silent Witness,
Read with a free account →01 January 15 · Jobs / Opportunities
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 Casualty, EastEnders, Holby City, and Doctors to series and serials such as Silent Witness,
Read with a free account →01 January 15 · Jobs / Opportunities
Argos currently has a unique opportunity for a Scriptwriter/Voiceover Artist to join the team at their Bradwell Media Centre so if you are looking for a role where you can create stories and compelling copy to share with millions of people, look no further. Creating engaging and
Read with a free account →31 December 14 · Jobs / Opportunities
[***Note: Ovalhouse currently has two similar postings open to submissions. To see the posting for the 13-18 year old group, click here.] Ovalhouse Drama Company group are looking for a writer to participate in an open and collaborative writing process for their next project Janu
Read with a free account →31 December 14 · Jobs / Opportunities
[***Note: Ovalhouse currently has two similar postings open to submissions. To see the posting for the 18-25 year old group, click here.] Oval House 13-18s Drama group are looking for a writer to participate in an open and collaborative writing process for their next project Janu
Read with a free account →31 December 14 · Opportunities
The Putney Arts Theatre New Writing Team is looking for fully formed pieces of drama relating to the theme ‘Crime and Punishment’ for our new writing production in October 2015. What to submit: Plays can be any genre (comedy, love story, ghost story, social or historical drama, m
Read with a free account →27 December 14 · Opportunities
perpetuummobile and Nau Ivanow (Barcelona) have put a call out for the II Festival of Dramaturgy on the crisis PIIGS. The goal of the festival is to propose the creation of five plays to five authors, born or resident in the countries members of the European Union. The subject of
Read with a free account →26 December 14 · Opportunities
Backwell Playhouse will be presenting classic-style radio plays in 2015, which will be released as free podcasts shortly after recording. They are looking for plays that can be recorded in a radio style, with the ability to tell a story without visuals. The plays will be recorded
Read with a free account →26 December 14 · 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 now grouped into three sections: 1) Opportunities with Deadlines; 2) Ongoing opportunities (no deadline); and 3) Worksho
Read with a free account →25 December 14 · Opportunities
As part of its commitment to supporting emerging practitioners, the Blue Elephant announces that it is now receiving entries to its 2015 Playwriting Competition. What you get: The Blue Elephant will mount rehearsed readings of the winning entries this summer. What to submit: We a
Read with a free account →24 December 14 · Opportunities
The Arundel Festival Theatre Trail, conceived and presented by Drip Action Theatre Company, is now in its fifteenth year. It performs at the end of August, on each of the Festival’s eight days, eight short plays at eight different venues all over Arundel – this year, for example
Read with a free account →23 December 14 · Opportunities
Story Fridays in March is on 13th March and the theme is Quilt of Stories. Deadline for submissions is Monday 2nd March. They are looking for writer-performers for each event. Any story or monologue – fictional or factual – will be considered. They are looking for a wide variety
Read with a free account →23 December 14 · Opportunities
Ghost Dog Productions runs a regular new writing showcase called Playground. Once again they’re on the lookout for submissions of 10min plays based around various themes. Our next show dates and themes are: 23rd & 24th March – MIND GAMES 20th -22nd April – SURVIVAL Deadlines are:
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