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12 July 21 · Opportunities
The Introduction to Playwriting Groups are an opportunity for writers with little or no experience and lots of raw talent and big ideas to think more deeply about writing for theatre alongside a group of their peers, guided by experienced, produced playwrights. This is not a cour
Read with a free account →08 July 21 · News / Opportunities
The story pilgrim (www.thestorypilgrim.com) hosts events that pair scenic walks with storytelling evenings – collecting and sharing stories, connecting people, and caring for our world. Regular storytelling evenings are part of the project and the next evening is July 19th, 7 pm
Read with a free account →08 July 21 · Opportunities
Back ready for Halloween! This 5-week course will introduce you to the untapped potential of horror theatre. Participants will explore how the unique nature of theatre lends itself to all things terrifying and write their own short plays which will receive feedback. Run by writer
Read with a free account →08 July 21 · Opportunities
Vital Xposure in partnership with Paines Plough, Bush Theatre and Theatre503 presents Wellspring, a bespoke professional programme for London based disabled, Neurodivergent and D/deaf playwrights and script writers. They have teamed up with some of the most important disabled wri
Read with a free account →03 July 21 · Education / Writing Workshops
Octagon Theatre Bolton are organising Writing Radio Drama, an online workshop ideal for those of you interested in exploring the wondrous radio drama world, with Becky Prestwich, a regular writer on Holby City and Doctors. This is an online Zoom workshop, taking place on Tuesday
Read this article →01 July 21 · Opportunities
Applications are now open for SHOOK: Summer of 21 @ Belgrave Music Hall on Saturday 21st August! They are looking for the best upcoming creatives from the north. Everyone is welcome >> stand-up comedians, clowns, bands, drag, dance, sketches, musical theatre and everything in-bet
Read with a free account →30 June 21 · Opportunities
To celebrate its 20th anniversary, on 21 June, the Dramaturgs’ Network (d’n) launched the d’n Dramaturgs’ Contract Package, which comprises a recommended contract and accompanying documents for engaging freelance dramaturgs. It is a historic moment in the UK theatre profession: a
Read with a free account →30 June 21 · Opportunities
Applications for VAULT Festival 2022 are now open! VAULT Festival will be celebrating its 10th anniversary from Tuesday 25th January – Sunday 20th March 2022 and they plan to make next year’s programme the best it has ever been, spanning theatre, comedy, cabaret, immersive experi
Read with a free account →30 June 21 · Opportunities
Want to crowdfund your next project but not sure where to begin? In this 2 hour Zoom session, you’ll find out all you need to know to get started. Learn how to crowdfund your next project from Grace O’Keefe, Head of Community and Theatre at Greenlit, a British-based crowdfunding
Read with a free account →24 June 21 · 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: The Painkiller Project latest submission window o
Read with a free account →24 June 21 · Opportunities
Engine Room is Omnibus Theatre’s regular scratch programme, giving theatre makers and artists the opportunity to experiment and play. Following a rehearsal period, participating artists present up to 20-minutes of work in development at a live sharing. Engine Room usually takes p
Read with a free account →24 June 21 · Opportunities
GO CREATE! A new arts company in Redbridge is offering support to local emerging artists with 8x £500 seed commissions to present their work at an upcoming festival. KAHANI ARTS is a brand arts organisation resident at Kenneth More Theatre, Ilford, who aim to support, develop and
Read with a free account →24 June 21 · Opportunities
Call out for short play submissions (around 15 minutes) from emerging women writers with a firm connection with Greater Manchester. Bluestocking Theatre are curating a playful, exciting event over two nights at the end of September showcasing the brilliant diversity, talent and i
Read with a free account →23 June 21 · Opportunities
Playwright and former Space Theatre script reader Scott Younger is offering feedback on all stage plays for a small fee depending on length. E-mail your play to syoungerwriting@outlook.com for a bespoke feedback quote. For more information, please visit https://scottyounger.wordp
Read with a free account →17 June 21 · Opportunities
This month, JMK are inviting you to apply for our new mentoring programme for early to mid-career theatre directors and theatre-makers. This is a free opportunity which will allow you to identify and move towards your professional goals as you reflect upon your craft and practice
Read with a free account →17 June 21 · Opportunities
Are you an artist making work for performance? Would you benefit from space, time, money, expertise and other support to develop your performance work? Are you from an underrepresented or marginalised community? Applications are now open for Theatre Deli’s 2021 residencies includ
Read with a free account →17 June 21 · 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 ‘Three Little Words’ – incorporate this into your monologue howev
Read with a free account →09 June 21 · Opportunities
The Painkiller Project is a playwriting project that runs every other month from Bitter Pill Theatre with a £200 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 →09 June 21 · Opportunities
The Stephen Joseph Theatre in Scarborough is accepting script submissions from now until September 30, 2021. The SJT has a proud history of producing world-class new writing, the world premieres of Alan Ayckbourn’s plays and productions of new writing by playwrights including Tor
Read with a free account →07 June 21 · Opportunities / Writing Workshops
Designed as a ‘sequel’ to the introduction to musical theatre (find out more here), but also working as a stand alone, this two hour course breaks down starting to write a musical. Aimed at book writers/lyricists, but also useful for composers, we will look at dramatic structure
Read with a free account →07 June 21 · 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 →02 June 21 · Opportunities
Little Fish Theatre (San Pedro CA) is accepting scripts for our 20th Annual PICK OF THE VINE short play production to be presented in 2022. There will be a $75 flat fee royalty payment to playwrights per play produced. (or $25 flat fee royalty if presented virtually) Submission G
Read with a free account →02 June 21 · Uncategorized
To celebrate its 20th anniversary, the Dramaturgs’ Network (d’n) is launching the d’n Dramaturgs’ Contract Package, which comprises a recommended contract and accompanying documents for engaging freelance dramaturgs. It is a historic moment in the UK theatre profession: although
Read this article →02 June 21 · Opportunities
The School of English Literature, Language and Linguistics wishes to appoint a Lecturer in Creative Writing (Theatre Script) 0.6 FTE (Teaching and Scholarship), for 12 months (fixed-term). The start date is 1st September 2021 and the end date is 31st August 2022. You will have a
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