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08 October 17 · Opportunities
TheatreLab is working in association with Bath Spa University’s Production Company OnSet to curate a night of new writing. They are looking for new scripts to go forward into WordPlay, a rehearsed reading event that profiles new theatre writing. Scripts can be in development as w
Read with a free account →06 October 17 · Original Content / Writing Workshops
Are you interested in using lyrics in your plays or even writing for musical theatre? Learn how to channel your playwriting skills in a new direction to open new doors. This half-day intensive uses encourages participants to open their imaginations and work with language in a new
Read this article →05 October 17 · Opportunities
Sanguine Theatre Company are currently accepting submissions for their annual project playwright competition. They are looking for full-length plays of any genre to be submitted for consideration. Playwrights based anywhere in the world are encouraged to submit their work. The wi
Read with a free account →04 October 17 · Original Content
Ever wondered what goes into a one-person theatre show? Or how to get the guts to perform your work? Read Editor Jennifer Richards’ Q&A with Nicole Henriksen to find out… Writers performing their own work is a type of theatre I’ve always been scared of entering. As a playwright,
Read this article →03 October 17 · Opportunities
The Space is a performing arts centre based in a converted church on the Isle of Dogs, East London. They seek to programme high quality theatre productions, with a balance of classics, revivals, new writing and devised work. They are currently seeking proposals for their Spring 2
Read with a free account →02 October 17 · Opportunities
SLAMinutes is a pop- up event for artists. They are looking for people to write one minute pieces to be performed in a top secret location each week and broadcast over Youtube and social media. What’s involved: A guerilla theatre company. 30 writers. 1 minute each. 1 Trending Top
Read with a free account →02 October 17 · Opportunities
In Motion Theatre Company are seeking Scotland-based writers for Draft, a new writing development event for fresh ideas. They are looking for writers interested in developing new work in an intensive, collaborative environment. They are looking for unseen extracts of 15-20 pages
Read with a free account →28 September 17 · Original Content
On this new series Pathways To Playwriting, Editor Jennifer Richards is looking at different routes into the theatre industry and becoming a playwright. First up: playwriting awards! Entering playwriting competition can seem like a mystical world sometimes – what are the judges l
Read this article →27 September 17 · 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: Heretic Productions seeking monologues for produc
Read with a free account →26 September 17 · Opportunities
The Oxford Samuel Beckett Theatre Trust Award is open, and seeking submissions. The purpose of the award is to help the development of emerging practitioners engaged in bold, challenging and innovative performance and to encourage the new generation of creative artists. The Award
Read with a free account →26 September 17 · Opportunities
The Department of Theatre, Film and Television at the University of York have announced a playwriting commission for 2017-18. The University of York’s commitment to the Athena SWAN Charter and its ongoing work to address gender equality at all levels of university life has led to
Read with a free account →25 September 17 · Opportunities
Theatre Deli are launching a call out for a new season of Artist Residencies. Taking place throughout November 2017 – February 2018, the residency programme will be made up of two strands: Two Week Residencies in Theatre Deli’s Old Library (London) and Eyre Street (Sheffield) spa
Read with a free account →21 September 17 · Opportunities
Second Sons Theatre Company are running a new writing night titled: Play Time. They are accepting submissions from UK-based writers who have bold and exciting pieces of theatre to offer. Following sold out runs at Theatre N16 and The Bunker, they are again looking for short plays
Read with a free account →20 September 17 · 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: Itch + Scratch theatre seeking shorts on theme of
Read with a free account →18 September 17 · Opportunities
Target Theatre Company are now accepting submissions of new plays in consideration for development with their company. They are looking plays that have not previously been produced or performed. Plays should not be under consideration by any other theatre or company at this time.
Read with a free account →16 September 17 · Opportunities
Talawa Theatre Company have launched Talawa Studio Firsts, a new initiative for Black theatre-makers to create a new piece of work in a Studio with their support. Talawa Theatre Company will work with 3 emerging artists or companies, giving exclusive use of a Studio for one week
Read with a free account →16 September 17 · Opportunities
Traverse Theatre have opened their annual submission window, and are seeking bold, brilliant and innovative new plays. They are looking for full-length scripts from writers from across the UK, Scotland and Ireland. In their words: “We want to know what you have to say about the w
Read with a free account →15 September 17 · Opportunities
Graeae, Bush Theatre, Soho Theatre, Ovalhouse, Talawa and Tamasha are offering a unique development opportunity for BAME D/deaf and disabled playwrights nationwide! Write to Play is a paid year-long new writing course for D/deaf and disabled writers run by award-winning theatre c
Read with a free account →14 September 17 · Opportunities
In celebration of Scotland’s ‘Year of Young People 2018’ the Tron Theatre is launching the Mayfesto Award, a new annual award for early career playwrights in Scotland. One writer will be awarded a £2,000 cash prize, and a package including script development sessions and a run of
Read with a free account →13 September 17 · 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: Full Disclosure Theatre seeking LGBTQ+ short play
Read with a free account →12 September 17 · Opportunities
The New Wolsey Theatre, located in Ipswitch, are committed to increasing the representation of D/deaf and disabled people in their audiences, workforce, and stages, and they are currently seeking creatives/creative work for their 2018 PULSE Festival. Applications are now open for
Read with a free account →12 September 17 · Opportunities
The Bush Theatre’s Project 2036, is a three year programme that will offer a Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic and Refugee (BAMER) playwright, director and producer a £7,500 bursary each year, generously funded by the Leverhulme Trust. How it works: The programme of activities is div
Read with a free account →10 September 17 · Opportunities
Middle Child Theatre, based in Hull, are always on the lookout for writers to commission. They are specifically interested in working with writers on gig theatre. There are a number of strands of work for which they are seeking writers, from full-length and under 70 minute plays
Read with a free account →09 September 17 · Opportunities
Itch + Scratch theatre are currently accepting submissions on the theme of ‘Great’ Britain for their upcoming shows at Hackney Showroom. Themes and ideas could include but are not limited to: Nationalism Changes in the UK Regional differences Being British All plays must meet be
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