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09 April 18 · Opportunities
Coracle in association with Alphabetti Theatre are seeking plays for Suffragette: Short plays from today and 100 years ago. The evening will present ew short plays celebrating the victory for women’s votes alongside readings of original Suffrage Plays written by members of the Ac
Read with a free account →05 April 18 · Opportunities
Hence is an emerging theatre company specialising in new writing. Hence are looking for 6 scripts for the next Dice Showcase. Dice Showcase is a platform for writers, actors and directors to show their talent. But it comes with a twist. The audience determines the order of the pe
Read with a free account →04 April 18 · 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: Live Theatre & Northumbria University Writer in R
Read with a free account →03 April 18 · Opportunities
Contexture Theatre are looking for the next generation of innovative playwrights. Could you be the next Caryl Churchill, Mike Bartlett, Simon Stephens or Polly Stenham? Do you have something to say? The winning entries will see their work brought to life at Harlow Playhouse, Hert
Read with a free account →03 April 18 · Jobs
Cyborphic is seeking a workshop leader experienced with any aspect of science fiction theatre to deliver one of four workshops of the 1st Science Fiction Theatre Research Lab, 21-24 May 2018. This workshop series aims to cover writing, performing and directing science fiction for
Read with a free account →29 March 18 · Opportunities
Attune Theatre CIC are looking to revive plays for a new season of old work. “My play’s on next week. Can you come?” “Sorry. Is it on the week after?” “Nah.” Do you feel like this happens a lot? There are probably a lot of plays just sitting on a Hard Drive somewhere, and Attune
Read with a free account →28 March 18 · Opportunities
Melanin Box Festival is about increasing visibility and artistic opportunities for Black British creatives, whilst highlighting depictions of Black people beyond preconceptions. The Festival will take place at Theatre Peckham from 4-5 August 2018. Eligibility: Submissions are ope
Read with a free account →27 March 18 · Opportunities
For World Theatre Day, Editor Jennifer Richards reflects on what drew her to playwriting. I’m currently on the Writers’ Lab course run by Soho Theatre, where over roughly 9 months you’re taught in groups about structure, character and various other techniques that go into writing
Read with a free account →27 March 18 · Events
#TakeUpSpace Script Club – Girl in the Machine by Stef Smith Wednesday 25 July 2018 from 6.30-8.30pm Royal Court Theatre About #TakeUpSpace: On International Women’s Day 2018, nine of the Royal Court Theatre’s female employees announced a new series of free workshops and discussi
Read this article →27 March 18 · Events
#TakeUpSpace Script Club – Portia Coughlan by Marina Carr Wednesday 27 June 2018 from 6.30-8.30pm Royal Court Theatre About #TakeUpSpace: On International Women’s Day 2018, nine of the Royal Court Theatre’s female employees announced a new series of free workshops and discussions
Read this article →27 March 18 · Events
#TakeUpSpace Script Club – Liberian Girl by Diana Nneka Atuona Wednesday 30 May 2018 from 6.30-8.30pm Royal Court Theatre About #TakeUpSpace: On International Women’s Day 2018, nine of the Royal Court Theatre’s female employees announced a new series of free workshops and discuss
Read this article →27 March 18 · Writing Workshops
Play in a Day Workshop Saturday 7 July 2018 from 10am – 5pm About #TakeUpSpace: On International Women’s Day 2018, nine of the Royal Court Theatre’s female employees announced a new series of free workshops and discussions starting in April as part of the #TakeUpSpace movement. T
Read this article →27 March 18 · Writing Workshops
100 Years Workshop Two workshops: Mon 16 & Thurs 19 April 2018, 6.30pm – 8pm About #TakeUpSpace: On International Women’s Day 2018, nine of the Royal Court Theatre’s female employees announced a new series of free workshops and discussions starting in April as part of the #TakeUp
Read this article →26 March 18 · Jobs / Opportunities
Live Theatre, a new writing theatre with an international reputation, which has just been nominated for its third Olivier Award for one of its plays, and Northumbria University, Newcastle; nominated for the prestigious University of the Year award in Times Higher Education (THE)
Read with a free account →26 March 18 · Events
Papatango Career Facilitation Service – Online Chat Thursday 29 March 2018 from 10am-12pm From 10am – 12pm on alternate Thursdays you can chat to the Papatango team about any aspect of new writing or theatre How it works: At the appointed time, visit this page. Click on the orang
Read this article →26 March 18 · Writing Workshops
Writing for the Stage Tuesdays 1 May – 12 June 2018 from 8pm-10pm Arcola Theatre Writing for the Stage will enable early-career playwrights to write a first draft of an original, one act play. Over the course of the 6-week program, each workshop will hone in on a different playwr
Read this article →25 March 18 · Opportunities
Aberrant Theatre is seeking short, horror themed plays to be produced as part of their upcoming Ghost Light Anthology. Working from an anthology model akin to Creepshow or Tales from the Crypt, Aberrant Theatre will be presenting an evening of short, scary plays as part of what t
Read with a free account →22 March 18 · Opportunities
Now in its fourth year, the Clapham Fringe is a Performing Arts Festival taking place at The Bread & Roses Theatre. Over three weeks the Clapham Fringe hosts dozens of productions with over 45 performances altogether, including theatre, comedy, family shows and more. With somethi
Read with a free account →20 March 18 · Education / Opportunities
This ten week course which will give an insight into approaches to beginning playwriting. This course will focus on techniques, exercises and approaches to writing, with opportunities for discussion and shared group critiques. Led by Andrew Muir. Dates: This course will take plac
Read with a free account →20 March 18 · Opportunities
The Millennials are looking for 10 minute pieces of work based around millennials’ experience of ‘disconnect’, from real life experiences through to tech and social media. Chosen pieces will be performed at the Pleasance Theatre on 16 July 2018. Submission guidelines: No monologu
Read with a free account →19 March 18 · Opportunities
Falling Pennies is proud to present its’ 5th new writing night, On The Night. After successful previous events, the next On The Night will take place this May at the Etcetera Theatre. What they are looking for: 20-30 minute scenes on the theme of ‘Equality & Revolution’ – all sty
Read with a free account →19 March 18 · Education / Events
This COMMON GROUND discussion is aimed exclusively at working-class* playwrights, offering a platform for artists to come together and discuss the barriers to career progression that they face in the UK theatre industry. It is also an opportunity for COMMON to ask for your sugges
Read with a free account →19 March 18 · Opportunities
CALLING WRITERS! The next Page to Stage event will take place on Tuesday 24 April at The Horse & Stables, London SE1 7RW. You are invited to submit a NEW 10-minute theatre script (or excerpt) to be rehearsed by actors and directors, then shared and given feedback by an industry p
Read with a free account →19 March 18 · Opportunities
Do you ever feel frustrated about what you see or don’t see on stage? What themes, worlds or communities still aren’t being represented? We are living through tumultuous times – how should theatre respond? “We want to scratch the plays a company like ours – a diverse, cutting edg
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