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12 January 23 · Opportunities

Papatango | New Writing Prize 2023

The 15th Papatango New Writing Prize is now open for entries! The UK’s biggest annual playwriting opportunity guarantees feedback for all – an unrivalled investment in new writers everywhere. It awards its winner £7000, a full production & royalties in association with London’s B

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10 January 23 · News

Salt Water Moon by David French at the Finborough Theatre

Tuesday, 3 January – Saturday, 28 January 2023 “You remembers only what you wants to remember, Jacob, and the rest you forgets. Like running off last August. Didn’t have the courage to say goodbye, did you?” The UK Premiere ★★★★ Four Stars, The Stage ★★★★ Four Stars, Daily Mail ★

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09 January 23 · Opportunities

Russell Lucas: One Person Show – Zoom Workshop

ONE PERSON SHOW ZOOM WORKSHOP WITH RUSSELL LUCAS A 3 hour online whistle-stop tour on how to make a show with one performer. Maybe you’re writing it yourself or with others, but ultimately, this is about telling a story with just one performer on stage. Using my particular experi

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09 January 23 · Opportunities

Winter Writing Day Retreat by the Sea

Writers Day Retreat by the Sea Are you a writer with a book, play or film script that needs attention? Perhaps you have a great idea just waiting to be brought to life but need more time to focus on it fully. How would a day dedicated to writing sound to you? A day where … Winter

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09 January 23 · Opportunities

Pend Oreille Players 2023 One Act Play Festival

Plays to be up to 20 min in length All plays must be submitted blind: No name on the script or any identifying information within the script. In the body of the email, please include the playwright’s name, address, phone number, email address for communication, as well as a short

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09 January 23 · Opportunities

SOOP Annual Short Story Contest

Our Annual Short Story Contest is a free-entry writing competition that provides a unique opportunity to aspiring authors looking to win cash prizes and see their words in print. Something Or Other Publishing honors excellence in writing short stories and flash fiction, where win

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30 December 22 · Opportunities / Weekly Round-up

Opportunities Weekly Round-up: 30 December 2022

We need YOU more than ever! Find out about 7 easy ways to support us here and help us to continue our work! *Make sure you never miss an opportunity. Sign up for our email list to get the weekly roundup direct to your inbox! * Our weekly Friday round-up of opportunities and news!

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23 December 22 · Opportunities / Weekly Round-up

Opportunities Weekly Round-up: 23 December 2022

We need YOU more than ever! Find out about 7 easy ways to support us here and help us to continue our work! *Make sure you never miss an opportunity. Sign up for our email list to get the weekly roundup direct to your inbox! * Our weekly Friday round-up of opportunities and news!

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20 December 22 · Opportunities

London Playwrights Zoom Workshops: TV Writing

Taking inspiration from the current golden age of television, this course will teach participants the fundamental principles of writing great drama. The course will include sessions on structure, character, dialogue, and what Netflix wants from a great pitch. We will analyse some

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20 December 22 · Opportunities

Pleasance: Theatre Reserve submissions are OPEN

The Charlie Hartill Special Reserve is a designated fund to support early career theatre makers and comedians in bringing their work to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. For over 15 years the reserve has enabled artists to hone their talents and focus on their creativity, by offerin

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20 December 22 · Opportunities

The Tron- Labweek

LabWeek is a weeklong residency opportunity for theatre makers to play and experiment with a new idea. We will provide space and a budget to support the project to take shape, both creatively and logistically, with the expert guidance of the Tron’s team. They are looking for idea

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19 December 22 · Opportunities

BFI Future Takes

BFI and Film4 Future Takes offers support for higher-budget live action, short-form work from teams of writers, directors and producers based in the UK. BFI and Film4 have joined forces to offer Future Takes, driven by our shared commitment to support audacious emerging talent to

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