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18 July 19 · Opportunities
The competition is open to anyone 16 + years and entries must be original plays not previously published or publicly performed. The play should be for a maximum of four adult actors and suitable for a studio space but there is no theme or restriction on location. Running-time sho
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The Soho Theatre has played a unique and award-winning role in the development of new writing in Britain for more than 40 years. They are now taking applications for their Writers’ Lab. In their words: “Our Writers’ Lab programme is designed to help participants create a new full
Read with a free account →18 July 19 · Opportunities
This Award will support a young writer aged 18 – 25, to undertake a paid writing assignment and create a new piece of work with the Royal Court Theatre. The recipient of this award will be attached to the Royal Court for a year (40 days between January 2020 and December 2020), be
Read with a free account →11 July 19 · Events / Opportunities
The 503 Literary Team is taking over Theatre503 for two weeks this summer (August 5 – 16), introducing the 503Studio, which features a series of week long courses, masterclasses and 1-2-1 dramaturgy sessions from the team, 503 Alumni and friends. There’s something for everyone –
Read with a free account →10 July 19 · Opportunities
The first Women’s Writes Festival will take place at The Arcola Theatre on Sunday 29th September! If you’re interested in getting involved as a Playwright then read on…. About Women’s Writes Women’s Writes is a festival of new writing showcasing female voices. The aim of the even
Read with a free account →10 July 19 · Opportunities / Writing Workshops
An Introduction to Playwriting 2 is run by Helen Jeffry and takes place in Southport. It will look at creating characters, subtext and writing dialogue with a focus on monologue/duologues. No previous experience needed – just an interest in theatre. How to book: for more informat
Read with a free account →10 July 19 · Opportunities
“A brave world: full of religion, knavery and change, we shall shortly see better days.” Aphra Behn (Kent-born playwright) 1682. This is an open call to writers, artists and theatre-makers with links to Kent to respond to Aphra Behn’s quote and the issues of our turbulent times.
Read with a free account →04 July 19 · Opportunities
Angry Bear Scratches for… A night of new writing presented at the Royal Court Theatre on the 27th September, in aid of a well-known charity to be announced once submissions close. What they are looking for: short plays (10 mins max, cast of 2, min tech requirements) More details
Read with a free account →01 July 19 · Opportunities
W5 Productions is a new production company. In November they’re staging a full schedule of events- new films, theatre, live events- for their Mental Health Festival. What they are looking for: writers to submit 1 act plays focused on 1 aspect of mental health detailed below. They
Read with a free account →01 July 19 · Opportunities
Founding Fall Theatre are looking for stand alone scenes/short plays of eight pages for their next ‘Free Fall’ event, taking place on Saturday 27th July at Draper Hall Theatre in Elephant and Castle, south London. Their last event here in December was a sold out success. From thi
Read with a free account →27 June 19 · Opportunities
An intensive lab from The Scenic Route with masterclasses in devising, creating text and creating music Featuring Masterclasses from….Frantic Assembly, Award-winning international, innovative theatre company & David Eldridge Playwright. Works include: Beginning, Holy Warriors,
Read with a free account →19 June 19 · Opportunities
The Bush is looking for eight people who are passionate about writing a play to join their new West London Playwrights’ Group. Over nine months, their artistic team will teach you the fundamentals of playwriting and support you to write a play! Who can apply: The West London Play
Read with a free account →19 June 19 · Funding and Bursaries / Opportunities
The Peggy Ramsay Foundation gives money to theatre writers in order to afford them the time and the space to write. You can be a writer who’s only had one play professionally produced, a writer who’s had dozens of successes or a writer who’s somewhere in between – if you’re strug
Read with a free account →11 June 19 · Opportunities
WRITE-OFF! is an annual showcase of the best new writing talent from Solihull and Birmingham. Five new short plays by up and coming local writers. Spanning several genres, there’s plenty to enjoy for all tastes and all ages. Audience vote for the best written play and the corresp
Read with a free account →11 June 19 · Uncategorized
On a monthly basis, theatre-makers from across the North West are invited to present short extracts of new work and the audience get a chance to offer their thoughts on how these exciting new ideas might develop. Got something to scratch? Come try out new work in their monthly Sc
Read this article →11 June 19 · Opportunities
This is a myth-busting introduction to theatre writing. Participants are encouraged to think about theatre in its three-dimensional reality, guided by the particular passions of the writer leading the group. We assign places based on potential; writers are not expected to have ex
Read with a free account →11 June 19 · Opportunities
Aktualise Theatre Company are currently accepting plays for their monthly play reading series. What they are looking for: they are seeking plays which are either 1- 1.5 hours in length, or 2-2.5 hours. How to apply: email them at aktualisetheatre@gmail.com Email – aktualisetheatr
Read with a free account →06 June 19 · Opportunities
WriteWest provides free playwriting workshops every month for adults without professional theatre experience. These cover a wide range of skills and are led by leading theatre-makers. They take place in venues across Devon, Gloucestershire and Somerset. Find out more here. Deadli
Read with a free account →06 June 19 · Opportunities
Feast Theatre are looking for an unperformed small cast play to be a part of their tenth anniversary season next year. Some link to Norfolk or the East of England (you or the play) preferred. If successful this will be a paid gig. If you have submitted before they may have missed
Read with a free account →03 June 19 · Opportunities
Black Rainbow is an informal and relaxed bi-monthly night of visually arresting, interdisciplinary performance and exhibitions from Third Verse Theatre. Set in an intimate yet open environment, the Black Rainbow nights are not-for-profit events designed to be engaging and stimula
Read with a free account →28 May 19 · Opportunities
Pint-Sized are currently taking submissions for short plays and extracts for a week-long festival at Bunker Theatre in October. . What you get: a £150.00 fee, the opportunity to be mentored by the likes of Simon Stephens, Timberlake Wertenbaker and Lolita Chakrabarti, and a showc
Read with a free account →28 May 19 · Opportunities
What’s On Tom? Productions in Kilkenny, Ireland invites playwrights, both established and emerging, to submit original 15 minute plays, with a maximum cast of three, on the theme – SHAME. Scripts chosen by the reading panel will be performed at The Red Door Theatre in Thomastown,
Read with a free account →21 May 19 · Opportunities
Read all the details here: Tiny Theatre Submissions Deadline: none posted Source: @Playwriting_UK
Read with a free account →21 May 19 · Opportunities
As part of their 90th birthday celebrations, The Questors Theatre is seeking submissions for our student playwriting competition 2019. Do you have ideas whizzing around your head that you’d love to put to pen and paper? Are you itching to see your stories come to life? Or perhaps
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