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04 March 14 · Opportunities
Plain Sight is calling for submissions for new writers and show devisors for a new project aimed at young children in the UK.Your piece should be aimed for children aged in the range of 3-8 (Key stages – Early years to 1 and 2), and would ideally incorporate some part of the nati
Read with a free account →04 March 14 · Opportunities
The Other 1914 To mark the centenary of the start of the First World War, Ovalhouse will be commissioning two new plays for a 5 night performance. The brief: “You probably already know that 2014 is the centenary of the start of the First World War. In the first two months of the
Read with a free account →03 March 14 · Opportunities
Encounter are seeking interest from writers for a new show in the North East. The brief: CHOIR An impromptu musical for anyone who has ever been part of a group, a club, a community, and for people who feel they are all alone. A musical look at our modern notions and ideas of com
Read with a free account →28 February 14 · Opportunities
The BAFTA Rocliffe New Writing Forum is currently open to submissions for TV Drama. The Rocliffe Forum is a BAFTA-supported initiative that has connected scores of aspiring British writers and filmmakers with agents, development executives and established industry members such as
Read with a free account →28 February 14 · Ticket Deals
Nick Hern Books is offering a giveaway of free tickets to the Thursday 20 March matinee performance of Vicky Jones’ play ‘The One’, which won the Soho Theatre’s Verity Bargate Award in 2013. For details of the play and how to enter, see their website: http://www.nickhernbooks.co.
Read this article →28 February 14 · Opportunities
For the past 20 years, Euroscript has offered screenwriters the chance to win in-depth feedback on their work with their annual screenwriting competition. The Euroscript Screenwriting Competition was launched in 1994 under the auspices of the European Union’s Media II programme.
Read with a free account →28 February 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). Iris Theatre seeking German Translator/Dramaturg (£500 fee) – No deadline posted BBC Comedy accepting sketches for radio (paid) – Deadline
Read with a free account →27 February 14 · Writing Workshops
These sessions, titled ‘Feedback’s A Gift‘, will provide a chance for TV writers to receive feedback on their work and examine the concept of feedback both giving and receiving and coping with rejection including common problems and anxieties. The workshop will be running twice:
Read this article →27 February 14 · Opportunities
The Traverse Theatre will be open to submissions of unsolicited scripts from writers across the UK until 30 April 2014. About the Traverse: In their own words: The Traverse has rich history of working with some of the most adventurous playwrights both in Scotland and around the w
Read with a free account →27 February 14 · Opportunities
DISQUIET International Literary Program is proud to announce its first Short Play Contest! Submit your 10-15 minute play (any genre, any style) to win airfare, accommodations, and tuition to the 2014 Disquiet International Literary Program in Lisbon, Portugal (June 29-July 11, 20
Read with a free account →26 February 14 · Opportunities
Sky Blue Theatre Company is now accepting submissions of one-act plays for the 2014 Cambridge Theatre Challenge competition. What you get: Your play will be staged and performed by a professional director and actors at the Courtyard Theatre in London on the 4th and 5th of July. W
Read with a free account →26 February 14 · Education
The BBC will be running free masterclasses in comedy writing through the Salford Comedy Festival on 18 March 2014. [Ed: While this event isn’t located in London, it’s free training from the BBC and we thought it was worth including since some London writers may wish to make the t
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To launch the Write Now 5 Festival the Jack invites you to submit a 10 minute play based on the theme of ‘Speak Up, Speak Out.’ Performances will take place on Saturday 17 May 2-14, and selected writers will be announced on the website in mid-April. Submission prompt: “In 2013, U
Read with a free account →26 February 14 · Opportunities
Play Submissions Helper has released its list of open opportunities with March deadlines. We’re already pulled the ones we think are most relevant – with a few still to come today and tomorrow. Many of these opportunities are based in the USA and not necessarily relevant to Londo
Read with a free account →24 February 14 · Opportunities
The Scenic Route is currently seeking submissions from composers, lyricists and musical theatre performers for inclusion into our upcoming Sneak Preview Cabaret showcasing new musical theatre writing. They will be welcoming Chris Grady and MD Peter White amongst our special guest
Read with a free account →24 February 14 · Opportunities
The Space has put out a call for submissions for its upcoming summer season. About The Space / Call for Proposals: “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 our ow
Read with a free account →24 February 14 · News
The winning playwrights have been announced for two development schemes – Script6 run by The Space and the Playwrights’ Progress scheme run by the Writer’s Guild. For Script6 at The Space, the selected writers are: Daniel Davies Berri George Chris Jury Natasha Langridge Isley Lyn
Read this article →21 February 14 · Opportunities
Iris Theate are looking for a German speaking Dramaturg/Translator/Writer to work with Artistic Director Dr Daniel Winder on a new translation of Bertolt Brecht’s Baal. The initial task will be to create a literal translation of the text after which the candidate will work with t
Read with a free account →21 February 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). Northern Film & Media seeking two experienced script mentors (3-month contract) – Deadline: 21 February 2014 All the Rage Theatre acceptin
Read with a free account →20 February 14 · Opportunities
The George Devine Award is an annual prize, established in 1966 in honour of the first director of the Royal Court Theatre. The award is now administered by his daughter, Harriet Devine. While your play need not have been produced to be submitted, it’s worth noting that any list
Read with a free account →20 February 14 · Opportunities
The Yard have put out a call for new projects seeking a 3-4 week run to develop and perform their work. The prompt: “The Yard is all about new theatre; it is what we love and it is the reason that we exist. Normally shows are on for five nights. The way that we are … Yard Theatre
Read with a free account →19 February 14 · Opportunities
The Forum of Young European Playwrights offers the opportunity to 20 young playwrights from all over Europe to take part in an English or German workshop, during which they can discuss their own plays and see the festival´s guest performances. Furthermore they can share and excha
Read with a free account →19 February 14 · Opportunities
For 2014, the BBC Writersroom has transitioned to a new submissions system (as noted in a previous post), and the first submission window is coming up. The BBC Writersroom will be open to submissions of TV & Film Drama scripts from 17 March 2014 at 9am until 31 March 2014 at midn
Read with a free account →18 February 14 · Education / Writing Workshops
If you’re looking for a class or group to work on your writing, here are a few upcoming opportunities that might be of interest. Papatango Playwriting Masterclass Wednesday 26 February 10am – 2pm at Toynbee Studios, London FREE “Papatango are delighted to announce our inaugural R
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