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03 April 26 · Opportunities
Bite-Size Plays in association with Pleasance Theatre are searching for new 10-15 minute plays to be performed as part of this year’s Edinburgh Fringe Festival. If selected, your piece will be performed alongside fourteen other pieces in rotation as part of one of three menus thr
Read with a free account →03 April 26 · Opportunities
Bite-Size Plays in association with Pleasance Theatre are searching for new 10-15 minute plays to be performed as part of this year’s Edinburgh Fringe Festival. If selected, your piece will be performed alongside fourteen other pieces in rotation as part of one of three menus thr
Read with a free account →03 April 26 · Opportunities
The Play Reading Club hosted at Greenwich Theatre is for anyone who loves plays and a good conversation. Each month we explore a play. We’ll rotate between something old and something new, from Aphra Behn to Winsome Pinnock, from Shakespeare to Luke Norris. For less than the pric
Read with a free account →27 March 26 · Opportunities
Job Summary Forest Forge Theatre Company is seeking an experienced playwright to help us celebrate our 45th anniversary. We are commissioning an original full-length play for production and tour in 2027/2028. Job Description We are looking for a visionary writer to craft a three-
Read with a free account →27 March 26 · Opportunities
Studio Productions, at Bingley Little Theatre, strives to support innovation in production, performance and writing. Central to its mission is to foster new writing and creativity through its ITCH programme. ITCH is supported by the wider Studio Productions Committee and Bingley
Read with a free account →27 March 26 · Opportunities
Jot Theatre are hosting their next Informal Scratch Night and Social in a brand new venue! This is a fantastic opportunity for writers to see their work brought to life by actors, receive valuable feedback for further development, and network with like-minded creatives. We are cu
Read with a free account →27 March 26 · Opportunities
Join Dame Harriet Walter, Clean Break and a line up of acclaimed actors and artists at the Marylebone Theatre on Monday 27 April. One of Britain’s most celebrated actors, Harriet Walter will be spotlighting her brilliant book, She Speaks! Playing so many of Shakespeare’s roles th
Read with a free account →20 March 26 · Opportunities
Setting Sail takes place every two to three months and showcases new scripts by emerging and promising playwrights. En Route Theatre Company has previously produced work at several London venues, including The Hope Theatre (Rachel), The Golden Goose Theatre (Setting Sail, Family)
Read with a free account →20 March 26 · Opportunities
Perth Theatre is seeking exciting new writing in the early stages of development for an upcoming Scratch Night. Selected artists will be provided with rehearsal space, time with professional actors, a small fee, and the opportunity for their work to be seen by peers, industry pro
Read with a free account →20 March 26 · Opportunities
Bitesize Festival is an annual celebration of short-form theatre, film and visual art at Riverside Studios. Designed to spotlight new voices and bold creative ideas, the festival brings together artists from across the UK and beyond for a dynamic programme of performances, screen
Read with a free account →06 March 26 · Opportunities
PlayZoomers, a live, online theatre company, seeks short (10-20 min.) scripts for online production in 2026 and 2027. We seek humorous or serious, clever plays on the following themes: Imperfect love Winter holidays (Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, New Year’s Eve/Day) Comedie
Read with a free account →06 March 26 · Opportunities
Submissions for Anthrotalks 2026 are now open! A pick’n’mix of London’s hottest new performers, Anthrotalks is an evening of poetry, comedy and songs, curated by Anthroplay Theatre. A variety of exceptional artists take to the stage, with each night revolving around a different t
Read with a free account →27 February 26 · Opportunities
Do you have an idea that could shape the future of theatre for the better? What do the audiences of tomorrow look like? At this year’s Future of Theatre Conference, we’re looking for your boldest ideas around the theme of ’audiences’. Who are they and how do we pull them in and r
Read with a free account →27 February 26 · Opportunities
Free Script Writing Competition 2026 🎭 We’re inviting writers to submit short scripts (under three pages) for performance on stage — and for film. Sign up to take part. 💥 Free to enter – no experience needed 🏆 Win £100, have your script staged & professionally filmed 🗓 Deadli
Read with a free account →13 February 26 · Opportunities
Got a grim piece of theatre you want to share? Been thinking about that horror extract you’d like to perform? Be it horror comedy, dark cabaret, or straight up chilling drama, we want to hear about it! 🔪 Ahead of GrimFest 2026, the biggest horror fringe festival in London, we’re
Read with a free account →13 February 26 · Opportunities
Sharing this info via @annajordanwap on Instagram: Are you craving some company and community when you write? Could you do with some body doubling or accountability? And some decent space to work in away from home or a cramped and pricey coffee shop? Well, after lots of planning
Read with a free account →13 February 26 · Opportunities
Wanna put on a show? We’re putting on a big callout for our summer season, hoping to reach companies new and old who want to put on some theatre. We’ve got limited slots towards the end of April, then booking from June onwards! What you’ll get: – 83 seat venue with thrust stage –
Read with a free account →13 February 26 · Opportunities
We are looking out for writers to grace us with their talents and be apart of our next scratch night! Please know that the prompt is not super strict and anything you would like to share or get up on its feet is welcome – we wish to inspire not to limit! Location: The Union … Wor
Read with a free account →06 February 26 · Opportunities
Calling all theatremakers: applications for our next Pleasance Scratch on 8th & 9th April are now open! ⏰ We provide: – Mentoring and support from our team – A slot in our Cabaret Main House theatre to share your 10 minute piece of theatre work-in-progress with an audience and ge
Read with a free account →30 January 26 · Opportunities
Heads or Tales is a New Writing Scratch Night in London, created by Sláinte! Theatre a London-based theatre company which aims to tell authentic stories from Celtic Voices through new writing and devised works. They ensure to provide a platform and support for Celtic creatives in
Read with a free account →23 January 26 · Opportunities
The Union Theatre, in association with Off Main Stage, are looking for plays for their inaugural One Act Festival. As part of the Union Theatre’s in-house productions, the One Act Plays (drama and musicals) will be performed by professional actors in London and directed by indust
Read with a free account →16 January 26 · Opportunities
OPEN CALL: WOMEN WRITERS FESTIVAL 2026 ✨🎭 We’re now programming Women Writers Festival 2026 — a month-long celebration of new writing by women and female-identifying writers, this March 2026 at The Etcetera Theatre, Camden. Thanks to Arts Council England support, selected shows
Read with a free account →16 January 26 · Opportunities
Are you a resident of Newark or Sherwood in Nottinghamshire? Are you curious about writing a script for theatre, TV, radio or film, but don’t know where to start? Or maybe you have written a bit, and need more guidance? Introducing… Palace Playwrights! Starting on the 24th of Jan
Read with a free account →16 January 26 · Opportunities
Cast Iron Theatre in Brighton run a regular script-in-hand rehearsed reading of short plays in Brighton. They are currently seeking new scripts for their next show, to be performed on March 18th 2026. Full details of what they’re looking for (and what they’re not) is on the websi
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