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11 December 25 · Opportunities
The Verity Bargate Award is back. And bigger than ever. The UK’s longest established playwriting prize, sponsored by @character7production, open to writers living in the UK and Ireland Submissions open Mon 12 Jan 2026 at 11am. Sharp. And close on Mon 13 Apr 2026. The winner will
Read with a free account →11 December 25 · Opportunities
What is the Boiler Room Development Programme? The Boiler Room Writer Development Programme is a new programme for next year brought to you by Peripeteia Theatre. With the aim of supporting a small group of writers, throughout 2026, who are based or have a means of traveling to G
Read with a free account →05 December 25 · Opportunities / Weekly Round-up
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Read with a free account →05 December 25 · Uncategorized
A new engine for investment in UK-wide playwriting. The Jerwood Royal Court Commissioning Scheme is a new, open-access national fund to unlock risk and investment in commissioning new plays. From 2026, the Scheme will award six annual grants of up to £6,000 each to underwrite fir
Read this article →05 December 25 · Opportunities
Submissions are now open for NSDF26. If you have a show or work-in-progress that you think could be performed or shared at next year’s festival, the NSDF team want to hear from you. NSDF is a festival for young theatre makers aged 16-25, taking place at The Curve Theatre in Leice
Read with a free account →28 November 25 · Opportunities / Weekly Round-up
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Read with a free account →28 November 25 · Opportunities
2026 SEASON: SUBMISSIONS OPEN We are now accepting programming applications for our 2026 season. We are looking for exciting, ambitious and high quality work to join our programme next year. If you have a show that is ready to tour, co produce or take the next step in its life, w
Read with a free account →28 November 25 · Opportunities
The award winning The Bridge House Theatre in Penge is on the lookout for shows for our Spring/Summer 2026 season! The Bridge House Theatre is a space for community and creativity. If you have a show that you would like considering for programming then please send: ✏ Script (or o
Read with a free account →28 November 25 · Opportunities
Script Reading Service Reopening + Important Update for Introductory Writers’ Group 2026 Applicants We’re excited to announce that Talawa’s Script Reading Service will reopen on 4 December 2025! From this year, all writers, including those applying for our next Introductory Write
Read with a free account →28 November 25 · Opportunities
Announcing the Spring 2026 Season of the Writers’ Programme ✨ In-Person Intensives ✨ Join renowned directors Lynette Linton and Ned Bennett at the 503Studio in their exciting new in-person intensives, where you’ll develop your practice as a director and theatre-maker with a cohor
Read with a free account →28 November 25 · Opportunities
Calling all aspiring writers, our 2026 sessions just dropped ✍ Write Night is a monthly series for anyone curious about writing for the stage. That means total beginners, seasoned scribblers, and everyone in between. Each session explores a different theme, and you can dip
Read with a free account →28 November 25 · Opportunities
El Blackwood Productions and Tightrope Theatre invite playwrights to submit scripts of ten minutes or less for a night of new writing. Selected scripts will be produced and performed at the Actors’ Church, Covent Garden, on 21st January 2026. Please submit your scripts to mosaict
Read with a free account →26 November 25 · Uncategorized
Do you know a writer who has been working on a play but needs some feedback to help them take it to the next level? We offer various script consulting packages including written full written reports and Zoom call options. Find out all about our services here. Until 22nd December,
Read this article →26 November 25 · Uncategorized
Treat a playwright to a whole year of membership to London Playwrights! Benefits include: Eligibility to script submission window where writers receive feedback and the chance to be selected for our development schemes. 30% off workshops. 20% Script Consulting Packages. Access to
Read this article →26 November 25 · Uncategorized
Our lovely tote bag is big enough for those writing essentials and has our logo on it! Cost: £12 (Free P&P) Buy here Please note: for arrival before Christmas, please order before 16th December.
Read this article →21 November 25 · Opportunities / Weekly Round-up
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Read with a free account →14 November 25 · Opportunities / Weekly Round-up
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Read with a free account →12 November 25 · Industry
What is a scratch night? A scratch night is an opportunity for theatremakers (writers, directors, actors, etc.) to test short excerpts of works-in-progress (usually about 15-20 minutes) in front of a small audience. Audience members sometimes give feedback to the creatives after
Read this article →07 November 25 · Opportunities / Weekly Round-up
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Read with a free account →07 November 25 · Opportunities
Wednesday, 26th November, 17:00-17:45 / Online: Sign up Here The MA Playwriting course at the University of Manchester, is designed to provide a genuine gateway into a writing career in the theatre and performance industries. Over the course of the year, students work closely wit
Read with a free account →07 November 25 · Opportunities
Calling all writers! Itchy Feet Productions is looking for a max 3-minute (no minimum) monologue inspired by Victorian Christmas Ghost Stories for an upcoming December episode of their theatre podcast. Think Christmas Carol, and don’t be afraid to go scary! Must be all your own o
Read with a free account →07 November 25 · News / Opportunities
It’s that time of year again! Yes, we’re gearing up for our annual January playwriting challenge – WrAP (Write. A. Play)! Back for the 9th year running, we want to make this year’s #WrAP the biggest and best yet! With daily writing prompts to guide you through every step of the w
Read with a free account →31 October 25 · Opportunities / Weekly Round-up
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Read with a free account →24 October 25 · Opportunities / Weekly Round-up
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