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06 June 25 · Opportunities
Writers are invited to submit short audio play scripts for this year’s event. Although this is still an open themed event the team are interested in creating at least one play on the happenings in Alderney (Channel Island) of 1941 to 1945 and also one play on the Panacea Society/
Read with a free account →02 June 25 · Opportunities
SoulSpire Arts is back this September 2025 at The Space Theatre in London! Last Autumn, SoulSpire Arts hosted the SOLD-OUT scratch night, “Roots & Connections,” which showcased a stunning array of talented works that made audiences laugh, cry, and connect through the heartfelt vo
Read with a free account →30 May 25 · Opportunities
Theatre of the Gentle Furies seeking to commission a short story for performance We are seeking to commission a writer to write a short story for performance (around 1 page), or more depending on availability, for our theatre project when I will be a bird. The project is a collab
Read with a free account →30 May 25 · Opportunities
The Writers’ Block is running a 4 day training programme for Emerging Playwrights, funded and supported by The Minack Theatre. The outcome of the programme is for the Minack Youth Theatre to commission a selection of short, original plays for Autumn 2025. They’re looking for emer
Read with a free account →30 May 25 · Opportunities
Introducing ‘Mix Up’: a free online space for UK-based playwrights. Hosted by ScriptEM and supported by Sheffield Theatres, Mix Up is a new playwright-only forum for writers based all across the UK, in which they set the agenda to talk about what matters to them. Taking place onl
Read with a free account →22 May 25 · Opportunities
On Tuesday the 24th of June, Slainte! Theatre will be hosting their FIRST short play night at the Golden Goose Theatre in Camberwell. They’re looking for plays no longer than 20 minutes that are a self contained story. (extracts are ok if they can work as a stand alone piece) All
Read with a free account →22 May 25 · Opportunities
A friendly and supportive writing circle in which playwrights can share their work and work-in-progress and actors can practice their reading skills. The new Place Playwrights Circle, held at The Place Theatre, Bedford, is an opportunity for writers of all levels to share up to 1
Read with a free account →15 May 25 · Opportunities
GRIMFEST 2025 LET’S GOOOOOO❤️🔥 Get your show submissions in for the biggest, best GrimFest yet! Apply via the link in our bio 💀 Now in its fourth consecutive year the festival will be running from 13th – 31st October across three London Fringe venues; 📍Old Red Lion theatre @w
Read with a free account →13 May 25 · Opportunities
New Views is the National Theatre’s year-long playwriting programme for students aged 14–19. Each participating school is paired with a professional playwright who works directly with students to help them develop and write their own original short plays. A selection of these pla
Read with a free account →13 May 25 · Opportunities
Mango Meets – PWYC workshops and discounted theatre trip Book now for The Mango Ensemble’s Summer Season of PWYC Theatre Workshops below: Thursday 15th May – Writing a One Person Play with Somebody Jones, Paines Plough Playwriting Fellow, Tony Craze Award Winner Thursday 5th June
Read with a free account →08 May 25 · Opportunities
Looking for something creative to do this summer? ☀️ For just £2, drop into workshops in theatre, circus, music, poetry and more at the Roundhouse. Whether you’re trying something new or building on existing skills, you’ll get access to expert tutors, top-notch equipment, and a w
Read with a free account →08 May 25 · Opportunities
We are accepting submissions for our next Tiny Theatre – Monologues Live! Show is July 2! Amsterdam location TBD. Want to be part of the show? Writers and actors, send us your monologue before June 9! – Write an original 5-min monologue inspired by the theme of our vol.6 live sho
Read with a free account →08 May 25 · Opportunities
Are you a UK-based Migrant/Global Majority artist looking for space to develop your ideas and receive guidance in theatre-making? Job Description This is a paid opportunity to work with Latinx theatre-maker, facilitator, and actress www.pepaduarte.com – Pepa Duarte in a supportiv
Read with a free account →07 May 25 · Opportunities
Calling LGBTQ+ Playwrights! QUEER REFLECTIONS: THEATRE & MEMORY – DEADLINE EXTENDED A short monologue / duologue competition by Picador & Green Carnation Company To celebrate the paperback release of Alan Hollinghurst’s acclaimed latest novel Our Evenings, Picador and Green Carna
Read with a free account →07 May 25 · Opportunities
Pathway Theatre are inviting submissions of short scripts for the stage, to be produced as part of their Peckham Fringe edition of Hatch & Scratch on 1st June 2025. Hatch & Scratch is a regular scratch night event that showcases new writing and works in progress, aiming to provid
Read with a free account →30 April 25 · Opportunities
Join Olivier-winning playwright Simon Stephens and Arcola Theatre’s Associate Artist Katharine Farmer for an exciting Q&A, following the evening’s performance of Heisenberg May 1st – entry included in your ticket for the performance! Girl meets girl—in the middle of St Pancras. W
Read with a free account →28 April 25 · Opportunities
Kevin Elyot Award 2025 is open for submissions. More information can be found here: https://www.bristol.ac.uk/theatre-collection/news/2025/kevin-elyot-award-2025.html The Kevin Elyot Award is an annual award of £3,000 given to support a writer-in-residence based at the University
Read with a free account →25 April 25 · Opportunities
Submissions are open for Ghosted Ink’s next Horror Slam. They are looking for horror writers and performers to submit their stories and join our event on June 7 at The Libra Theatre Cafe, Camden. The opportunity is open to Writer/ Performers, must be aged 18+, but they are open t
Read with a free account →25 April 25 · Opportunities
We are looking for a writer/playwright to help us create a theatre production for children and their families – Pebble Road and The Pond People. Job Description You will work with us to develop and create a textual resource for devising theatre with a vision of shaping the world
Read with a free account →10 April 25 · Opportunities
Unleash Your Creativity at the TakeTen Chesil Theatre New Writing Festival 2025-2026 Aspiring and seasoned writers are invited to participate in the ninth biennial playwriting event. This nationwide competition kicks off on 1st March 2025 with the theme of ‘Angels’. Writers are e
Read with a free account →10 April 25 · Opportunities
StoryFirst – Writer’s Call Out Deadline Tuesday 22 April at 10AM Got a story to share? National Youth Theatre Members can now submit your scripts for StoryFirst, part of our new writing festival this summer hosted at our award-winning Workshop Theatre. We’re inviting NYT Members
Read with a free account →09 April 25 · Opportunities
Developing your playwriting craft & nurturing your voice / MA Playwriting info session 30th April 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 perfor
Read with a free account →09 April 25 · Opportunities
CALL OUT: HEAD JUDGE WANTED! Riverside Studios is on the hunt for a passionate, experienced theatre and performance practitioner to lead our panel at this year’s Bitesize Festival. ✨ What you’ll do: 🔹 Watch 20–30 shows between 7 July–3 August 🔹 Collaborate with Bitesize Volunte
Read with a free account →09 April 25 · Opportunities
Theatre503 Writers’ Programme features an incredible lineup of Courses and Masterclasses led by some of the best writers from the UK and beyond. Write your first full length play, or master the art of short plays, advance your playwriting skills to the next level or dive into mor
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