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01 August 19 · Opportunities
Jerwood Bursaries provide funding of up to £1,250 to help you explore and develop your practice by enabling you to gain new skills and knowledge. They want you to have the opportunity to pursue your interests independently and on your own terms. Find out more here. Deadline: 9 Se
Read with a free account →01 August 19 · Opportunities
Over Our Head Players is accepting submissions for the “2020 Snowdance® 10 Minute Comedy Festival,” now through November 1. “Snowdance®” entry is open to original 10 minute or shorter comedies for the stage. Winning entries will be performed together in one theatre presentation b
Read with a free account →31 July 19 · Opportunities
Following the success of the inaugural event in 2018, Hebden Bridge Little Theatre is pleased to announce their second One-Act Drama Festival. Budding playwrights are invited to submit original, one act plays, with the winning scripts to be performed at the Festival, in July 2020
Read with a free account →31 July 19 · Opportunities
StageWrite is now OPEN for submissions and they looking for two brand new scripts for StageWrite on Saturday 28th September, at The Place Bedford. You can find the brief below. Please note that if your script doesn’t match the requirements of the brief, they won’t be able to cons
Read with a free account →31 July 19 · Opportunities
Chronic Insanity is a newly formed theatre company based in Nottingham. By doing 12 shows in 12 months, they plan to contribute significantly to the live performance scene in Nottingham and develop a huge amount as theatre makers. They are also going to be using sustainable theat
Read with a free account →31 July 19 · Opportunities
The search is on. Soho Theatre and Character 7, producer of The Night Manager, are looking for extraordinary plays from extraordinary new voices. The Verity Bargate Award is Soho Theatre’s flagship new-writing award with the winning play produced in a full production on our stage
Read with a free account →31 July 19 · Opportunities
CAMP is a residential arts facility perched high in French Pyrenees, where masterclasses are led by the worlds most celebrated artists, writers and thinkers. In August 2019, John Burgess will lead two catalytic five day workshops intended to give playwrights of all abilities the
Read with a free account →31 July 19 · Opportunities
“A Call to Arms for our scribing sisters!” The Female Edit is a female creative collective formed in 2018, with a view to contributing towards the conversation about gender equality through creative work. They are committed to shining a light on the stories of all identifying as
Read with a free account →26 July 19 · Opportunities / Weekly Round-up
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Read with a free account →23 July 19 · Opportunities
StoryFutures Academy is delighted to announce an open call to screenwriters for submissions to take part in a Writers Room on September 18th and 19th 2019. Location: The National Film & Television School, Station Road, Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire HP9 1LG Summary: A two-day Writ
Read with a free account →23 July 19 · Opportunities
Play Submissions Helper have published their monthly roundup of opportunities, featuring those with deadlines August 2019. As usual, we’ve already picked and posted the ones we’ve found most relevant (most of these are based in the US), but you can click through to peruse the who
Read with a free account →22 July 19 · Opportunities
Comedy writers and performers – can you make a 2 minute comedy video? Chorts is an annual competition by The Comedy Crowd for 2 minute comedy videos that show potential to be developed into a series of superb episodes or sketches. It’s free to enter, and shortlisted entries will
Read with a free account →19 July 19 · Opportunities / Weekly Round-up
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Read with a free account →18 July 19 · Opportunities
Have you got a script idea but not yet put pen to paper? Or a script you started long ago but never finished? This intensive one-day course is like a dramaturgy bootcamp. You’ll inject some new energy into your idea – and get a headstart at writing it. Course Dates: 21/07/19 Time
Read with a free account →18 July 19 · Opportunities
The competition is open to any playwright of Caribbean or African descent, resident in the UK, for the best original, new stage play in English. The play does not need to have been produced. However, if it has, only plays produced since August 2018 will be considered. Each entran
Read with a free account →18 July 19 · Opportunities
This Award will support a young writer aged 18 – 25, to undertake a paid writing assignment and create a new piece of work with the Royal Court Theatre. The recipient of this award will be attached to the Royal Court for a year (40 days between January 2020 and December 2020), be
Read with a free account →12 July 19 · Opportunities / Weekly Round-up
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Read with a free account →11 July 19 · Events / Opportunities
The 503 Literary Team is taking over Theatre503 for two weeks this summer (August 5 – 16), introducing the 503Studio, which features a series of week long courses, masterclasses and 1-2-1 dramaturgy sessions from the team, 503 Alumni and friends. There’s something for everyone –
Read with a free account →10 July 19 · Opportunities
The first Women’s Writes Festival will take place at The Arcola Theatre on Sunday 29th September! If you’re interested in getting involved as a Playwright then read on…. About Women’s Writes Women’s Writes is a festival of new writing showcasing female voices. The aim of the even
Read with a free account →10 July 19 · Opportunities / Writing Workshops
An Introduction to Playwriting 2 is run by Helen Jeffry and takes place in Southport. It will look at creating characters, subtext and writing dialogue with a focus on monologue/duologues. No previous experience needed – just an interest in theatre. How to book: for more informat
Read with a free account →10 July 19 · Opportunities
“A brave world: full of religion, knavery and change, we shall shortly see better days.” Aphra Behn (Kent-born playwright) 1682. This is an open call to writers, artists and theatre-makers with links to Kent to respond to Aphra Behn’s quote and the issues of our turbulent times.
Read with a free account →10 July 19 · Opportunities
The London Horror Festival continues to support emerging talent with their annual playwriting competition. In collaboration with Danse Macabre Productions they are aiming to promote the representation of LGBTQIA+ writers and characters within the genre. Who can apply: you must ei
Read with a free account →10 July 19 · News / Opportunities
Following the success of last year’s Redrafting Programme, our popular Redrafting Course is back for 2019! If you want to redraft your play with practical masterclasses, tailored feedback, and dramaturgical support, read on! Ever wanted the information from a practical workshop p
Read with a free account →09 July 19 · Opportunities / Weekly Round-up
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