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03 March 22 · Opportunities
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Intern to join the Theatre Department at Casarotto Ramsay & Associates, one of the world’s leading theatrical agencies, for a 6 month programme. The role aims to provide a comprehensive introduction to how a theatrical agency works and pr
Read with a free account →24 February 22 · Opportunities
The Shelagh Delaney New Writing Award, run by the The Salford Arts Theatre, will support new writing by giving mentorship from professional writers, in kind rehearsal and performance space at Salford Arts Theatre and a cash award of £3000.00 The winning play will be fully produce
Read with a free account →10 February 22 · 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: Theatre503 – International Playwriting Award 2023
Read with a free account →10 February 22 · Opportunities
Theatre503 is once more seeking the best new plays and the most talented early career playwrights in the world. They are the home of new writers and the artists who bring their words to life. They stage the work of more debut writers than any other theatre in the world, and are r
Read with a free account →09 February 22 · Opportunities
Catch Stephen Jeffreys’ first ever play, Like Dolls or Angels, as part of the King’s Head Theatre festival celebrating 50 years of cutting edge theatre. The ONE NIGHT ONLY reading will sit alongside plays from Bryony Lavery, Tom Stoppard, and Victoria Wood. Date: 16th Feb at 7pm
Read with a free account →07 February 22 · Opportunities
KDC Theatre is a non-professional performance arts charity focused on development of artists (actors, directors, writers). More information is on kdctheatre.com. They currently have an opportunity open. They are looking for short plays that follow their brief: Identity is in the
Read with a free account →31 January 22 · Opportunities
Our friends Box of Tricks Theatre Company return to HOME Manchester on Saturday 5 February to share work-in-progress scripts from the winning writers of their Screen/Play Award: Dead Boys by Sarah Tarbit and Priestess by Conway McDermott, with rehearsed readings of the two winner
Read with a free account →27 January 22 · Opportunities
From May 24 – June 11, 2022 Camden People’s Theatre will present the ninth Calm Down, Dear festival of feminism. This unique three-week celebration of innovative feminist performance – featuring some of the UK’s most exciting artists – is a highlight of the independent theatre ca
Read with a free account →27 January 22 · Opportunities
Artists of all backgrounds and all levels of experience can apply whether you’ve completed a first draft of your play or you’re still at the idea stage. They’re accepting proposals from UK and RoI artists aged 18+ who are interested in making new work for theatre, but we’re open
Read with a free account →27 January 22 · Opportunities
Each writer-in-residence will have exclusive access to the space and equipment at the Shop Front Theatre in Coventry for a week in either March or September 2022. In the spirit of Theatre Absolute’s own work, they will be excited by ideas that feel fresh, relevant and robust in e
Read with a free account →27 January 22 · Opportunities
The Painkiller Project is a playwriting project that runs every other month from Bitter Pill Theatre with a £250 prize for each winning play. The winning play will be produced and released on The Painkiller Podcast. They hope that the repetitive nature of the competition helps t
Read with a free account →24 January 22 · 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: Optik Theatre Call Out for Scripts Description: O
Read with a free account →20 January 22 · Opportunities
Tuesday 08 March, 7pm Running Time: 2 hours, via Zoom This session will be led by Alecky Blythe, whose new play Our Generation will be opening at the National Theatre’s Dorfman Stage this February. In this session, Alecky will give an insight into her career as a verbatim playwri
Read with a free account →20 January 22 · Opportunities
This session will be led by Jude Christian, whose adaptation of Hamlet will be staged at the National Theatre’s Dorfman Theatre in April before heading out on a Primary Schools tour. In this session, Jude will impart her experience and knowledge as a playwright, with a particular
Read with a free account →20 January 22 · Opportunities
The scheme, founded by Michael Grandage five years’ ago, supports the many and various career paths within the theatre industry. Since 2016 MGCfutures has supported more than 100 recipients from across the industry – from dramaturgy to directing, from millinery to marketing and f
Read with a free account →20 January 22 · Opportunities
An open invitation to all migrant writers in the UK and Ireland to share outstanding new work for the stage. The competition is open to those who primarily live and work in the UK or Ireland, who identify as a migrant The aim of the prize is to celebrate and platform migrant writ
Read with a free account →20 January 22 · Opportunities
A Bit Of A Do is a festival of theatre, dance and cabaret by disabled and non-disabled artists, produced by Drunken Chorus. The festival will take place in Croydon, South London. For the 2022 instalment of A Bit Of A Do they will support 3 disabled artists / companies to create p
Read with a free account →20 January 22 · Opportunities
London-based company Miniver Theatre are once again running their Minute Monologue Competition and are looking for creatives to write and film original monologues that are no longer than sixty seconds. • The theme is ‘New Year’s Resolution’ – incorporate this into your monologue
Read with a free account →20 January 22 · Opportunities
Deptford Literature Festival – call out for local writers Matchstick Theatre Company are inviting expressions of interest from writers with connections to Deptford for their project Pieces of Eight which is part of Deptford Literature Festival 2022. MTC will form a writers group
Read with a free account →13 January 22 · Opportunities
Monday March 28th – Friday April 1st 2022 Online Writing for Theatre: Asserting & Celebrating Diversity If you are writing for theatre with a play in development and you are looking for much needed guidance and inspiration, then this Arvon at Home writing week is for you. Fully f
Read with a free account →13 January 22 · Opportunities
25.00 Workshop: Playwriting Duration: 90 mins Location: ONLINE If you are a playwright and you would like to know how to get your play successfully commissioned by a theatre, then join our intimate workshop with dramaturg and playwright Suzanne Bell. In this 90 minute workshop yo
Read with a free account →13 January 22 · Opportunities
Relsih Theatre run a weekly online coffee morning for writers each Friday from 10am-11am. Find out more here. Deadline: none Source: Playwriting UK Facebook Group
Read with a free account →13 January 22 · Opportunities
The post-holder will be the Writer/Dramaturg for the Devising process of our East End Masculinities Project. The Postholder will support the delivery of Devising Workshops for 12 weeks. They will be the lead Writer/Dramaturg for the project, and will be responsible for recording/
Read with a free account →12 January 22 · Jobs
Slung Low is an award-winning theatre company looking to hire a member to join their enthusiastic team. They specialise in making epic productions in non-theatre spaces, often with large community performance companies at their heart. They also run the oldest working men’s club i
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