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27 September 24 · Opportunities
In this special ‘spin-off’ evening to the Dorset Scriptwriting Festival, writers can enjoy the work by local writers Sue Ashby and Craig White, alongside film contributions from actors, playwrights and directors including Mark Rylance, Patrick Marber and Beth Flintoff. The evenin
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LOOKING FOR WRITERS FOR UPCOMING SCRATCH NIGHT Fruitcake Productions is looking for fresh, bold ideas for our upcoming Scratch Night! Whether it’s a work-in-progress play, spoken word, or performance art, we want to hear from creatives ready to share their new, exciting projects.
Read with a free account →24 September 24 · Opportunities
We are seeking scripts for our forthcoming Anti-Valentine’s Day showcase in February 2025. Tired of the saccharine soppiness of Valentine’s Day? We’re seeking original scripts that offer a refreshing alternative to the usual romantic tropes. Whether you’re happily single, cynical
Read with a free account →24 September 24 · Opportunities
For Script Submission Guidelines and Application Form go to: https://www.newworksofmeritplaywritingcontest.com/submission-guidelines.html https://www.newworksofmeritplaywritingcontest.com/application.html CASH AWARD: $500 + a Consultation with a Theatrical Producer: How to Get Yo
Read with a free account →20 September 24 · Opportunities / Weekly Round-up
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Read with a free account →16 September 24 · Opportunities
KDC Theatre is proud and excited to unveil its new night for creatives and party people! A one-night event, Sat 7 December 2024, showcasing the breadth of talent in the KDC community and beyond. As part of the night, KDC Theatre would like to perform new works, themed around “Goo
Read with a free account →13 September 24 · Opportunities / Weekly Round-up
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Read with a free account →13 September 24 · Opportunities
MO&NA Theatre Company C.I.C. are on the look-out for fresh, new scripts to feature in their upcoming ‘From Scratch’ event. From Scratch is a community arts programme, that looks to provide opportunities for local artists from the Bedfordshire area to get involved with creating an
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Applications are now open for Fifth Word Playwrights, a new FREE playwriting group for people living in, or with a strong connection to, the East Midlands. In partnership with Derby Theatre and Nottingham Playhouse and with support from Writing East Midlands and In Good Company,
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The purpose of the course is to offer 12 writers new to television drama an insight into how the industry works and to provide a “dry-run” of what it can be like to write under a television drama commission, specifically for one hour series and serial drama, and to work with them
Read with a free account →13 September 24 · Opportunities
The Bruntwood Prize for Playwriting – celebrating its 20th anniversary – is the largest playwriting competition in Europe and searches for scripts that are original and unperformed, by writers of any experience over the age of 16. Every play is read anonymously and judged purely
Read with a free account →13 September 24 · Opportunities
In celebration of its 10th anniversary in 2025, Bad Wolf is launching the Blaidd Writers Programme, a new rolling six-month paid development and training initiative to find and nurture the next generation of Welsh drama writers, in association with us at Screen Alliance Wales. Th
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The Athena List is an annual feature-length script competition that selects exceptional scripts featuring women leaders at the heart of the story. As the signature program of the Athena Film Festival’s Creative Development program, The Athena List’s goal is to raise the profile o
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Our series of lunchtime workshops will take you through a playwriting topic in just an hour – the perfect creative break in your day! This will be a one hour session of practical writing exercises to help you get those creative juices flowing and come up with new ideas! If you at
Read with a free account →13 September 24 · Opportunities
The most compelling plays show us a vivid snapshot of the world they occupy; conveying interesting details about time, place, and atmosphere. World building can be something we overlook as writers as we focus on developing other aspects of our work such as plot and structure; but
Read with a free account →13 September 24 · Opportunities
We often examine the work of ‘classic’ or ‘well known’ playwrights in courses and workshops. Dissecting the text helps us to interpret it and uncover techniques which can be used in our writing. But, how often do we really analyse our own writing? In this 3 week course, you will
Read with a free account →13 September 24 · Opportunities
Join Kate Austen for an evening exploring verbatim playwriting. During the session, Kate will tell you about her process and how she started and you will explore topics such as definition, permission, interview techniques and vulnerability. You will work together during the 90 mi
Read with a free account →13 September 24 · Opportunities
People are complicated and nuanced and often they do things that are cruel, have opinions that are misinformed and prejudices that are less than savoury. How do you write those characters that are so removed from your own views? During this workshop we will look at excerpts of te
Read with a free account →13 September 24 · Opportunities
The Redrafting Programme is back for the second time in 2024. If you want to redraft your play with practical masterclasses, tailored feedback, and dramaturgical support, read on! Led by experienced dramaturg and scriptwriter, Kimberley Andrews, this course will give you the tool
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Ever wanted to incorporate real life events into your work and not known how? Or wanted to write about a historic period but not known where to start? This workshop will look at starting both of those things- from initial research, to incorporating real life characters, to creati
Read with a free account →13 September 24 · Opportunities / Writing Workshops
A 2 hour overview of musical theatre style and structure and how to get started! This 2 hour workshop with Emily Garside is aimed at anyone looking to make a start in musical theatre. The workshop will take a look at the history and structure of the musical as a guide to writing
Read with a free account →10 September 24 · Opportunities
CALL FOR COMEDY ACTS We’re on the hunt for comedy acts for our brand new performance night at Riverside Studios. Inspired by our production ‘The W.I.G of Life: A Conference’, the event will step back in time, featuring wigs and laugh-out-loud interactive fun hosted by everyone’s
Read with a free account →10 September 24 · Opportunities
Applications for Criterion New Writing 2025 are now OPEN with a closing date of Sunday 13 October 2025 at midnight. It is FREE to apply and take part. If you wish to apply, you will need to send a single document (file name = your name) by email to gregmosse@gmail.com, including:
Read with a free account →06 September 24 · Opportunities / Weekly Round-up
Our weekly round-up of opportunities and news! Can you help us to keep going? Find out more here *Make sure you never miss an opportunity. Sign up for our email list to get the weekly roundup direct to your inbox! * London Playwrights’ Member Opportunities Not a member yet? Sign
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