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30 April 19 · Education
The Lir Academy, at Trinity College Dublin offers a one year full time (or two years part time) MFA in Playwriting. They are now accepting applications. Find out more here. Deadline: 28 June 2019 Source: Playwritng UK Facebook Group
Read this article →30 April 19 · Opportunities
A discussion about ageism in theatre and the struggle older women playwrights have in accessing development opportunities.When: Sat 29 June, 1pm Where: The Ovalhouse How to book: here (tickets are free) Source: Playwriting UK Facebook Group
Read with a free account →29 April 19 · Opportunities
The BBC Introducing Radio 4 Comedy Award is a talent search organised by BBC Studios Comedy to find the next generation of comedy (including stand-up, sketch, musical and character comedy) stars. Who can apply: entry is open to UK residents aged 18 or over as at 17th April 2019.
Read with a free account →29 April 19 · Events / Opportunities
Sci-Fi Theatre Network – London, May 11 Meeting Following the 2nd Talos: The Science Fiction Theatre Festival of London in 2018, and the launch of the Science Fiction Theatre Research Lab, our theatre company Cyborphic resumes its sci-fi theatre meetings in 2019. “Our Sci-Fi Thea
Read with a free account →29 April 19 · Opportunities
Applications are now open for the University of Bristol Theatre Collection 2019 Kevin Elyot Award – created in memory of the acclaimed actor and writer. The Kevin Elyot Award is an annual award of £3,000 given to support a writer-in-residence at the University of Bristol Theatre
Read with a free account →26 April 19 · Opportunities / Weekly Round-up
Want to support LPB? Become a member! Our weekly Friday round-up of opportunities listed on the blog that haven’t yet reached their closing date (listed in order of closing date). Opportunities are grouped into four sections: 1) Pick of the Week & featured posts; 2) Opportunities
Read with a free account →19 April 19 · Opportunities / Weekly Round-up
Want to support LPB? Become a member! Our weekly Friday round-up of opportunities listed on the blog that haven’t yet reached their closing date (listed in order of closing date). Opportunities are grouped into four sections: 1) Pick of the Week & featured posts; 2) Opportunities
Read with a free account →18 April 19 · Opportunities
Live Theatre is seeking 10 minute plays on the theme of ’10 minutes to…stake a claim’ for a short play project that will see a selection of 10 minute plays rehearsed, produced and performed over one weekend. How to apply: visit the website for more information Deadline: 22 April
Read with a free account →18 April 19 · Opportunities
Submissions are open for Blueleaf Theatre’s new writing night ‘A New Leaf’. After sell out show Hedgehogs & Porcupines, Blueleaf Theatre are back at the Old Red Lion Theatre and are on the hunt for six 10-15 minute pieces of new writing to stage on 2nd and 3rd June 2019. There is
Read with a free account →18 April 19 · Opportunities
A Greedy Ear is looking for playwrights to provide an expression of interest and a brief modus operandi or outline of an approach toward writing for the medium of New Audio Theatre, for an inaugural event in London in the Spring of 2021. What to send: please provide 250 words whi
Read with a free account →16 April 19 · Opportunities
Pentabus Rural Theatre Company is looking for an emerging writer to become their 2019 Writer In Residence – The Clive & Sylvia Richards Writer In Residence Bursary The £10,000 bursary will support a professional playwright in the early stage of their career, providing the opportu
Read with a free account →16 April 19 · Events
Step inside Bloomsbury Publishing as they host a fascinating discussion on the impact that artistic directors have on our conversations, opinions and, most crucially, on our culture. Find out more here. Date: 1 May 2019 Deadline: not applicable Source: direct contact
Read this article →16 April 19 · Original Content
Spring has sprung and we thought it was high time we gave you an update on what we’ve been up to at London Playwrights’ Workshop. We’ve been super busy working on both current projects and exciting new ones so read on for the full lowdown… 2019 so far… Almost 200 of you joined us
Read this article →12 April 19 · Opportunities / Weekly Round-up
Want to support LPB? Become a member! Our weekly Friday round-up of opportunities listed on the blog that haven’t yet reached their closing date (listed in order of closing date). Opportunities are grouped into four sections: 1) Pick of the Week & featured posts; 2) Opportunities
Read with a free account →10 April 19 · 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: Submissions call out for FIGHT LIKE A GIRL 2! Des
Read with a free account →09 April 19 · Opportunities
90 years ago, Virginia Woolf said that to be a writer, a woman needed money and a room of her own. In 2019, The Royal Society of Literature want to know what writers – at different stages of their careers, from different backgrounds, and from across the UK – require today in orde
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Following the phenomenal success of Fight Like A Girl! in December, which raised over £1400 for Cancer Research UK, they are back at the King’s Arms theatre this August with FIGHT LIKE A GIRL 2! Inspired by the fights of brave women are three more nights of new writing and poetry
Read with a free account →07 April 19 · Opportunities
Slate Playwrights’ Group is aimed at talented and ambitious Black* writers who create text-based work. You must live in the north of England to apply. You might not have had work produced yet but you must have written at least one play (45+ minutes). The group is facilitated by l
Read with a free account →05 April 19 · Opportunities / Weekly Round-up
Want to support LPB? Become a member! Our weekly Friday round-up of opportunities listed on the blog that haven’t yet reached their closing date (listed in order of closing date). Opportunities are grouped into four sections: 1) Pick of the Week & featured posts; 2) Opportunities
Read with a free account →03 April 19 · Opportunities
Building on a pilot Edinburgh project this year, wherein students are collaborating with playwrights Katie Bonna and Michelle Barnette to create two original shows for Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2019, Worcester University are now looking for two inspiring playwrights to collaborat
Read with a free account →03 April 19 · Opportunities
Following its inaugural production in Eastbourne in February, Dark Unicorn Productions, founded in 2018 by Paddy Cooper and Eleanor Stourton, have now opened their doors to writers worldwide to submit new works for stage to them for consideration for a future production relations
Read with a free account →03 April 19 · 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: BBC Writersroom: Script Room Comedy 2019 Descript
Read with a free account →01 April 19 · Opportunities
Submissions for Flux Theatre’s EMERGE 4 are now open. The night takes place at the Bunker Theatre UK on June 17th 2019. What they are looking for: either an excerpt or a short play (25 mins max in length). Entry is free. How to apply: read the full EMERGE guidelines here Deadline
Read with a free account →01 April 19 · Education / Opportunities
If you’re 16-25 and interested in joining the Young Pleasance Ensemble, look no further! Over Easter Young Pleasance London Ensemble are holding a FREE WORKSHOP audition on Sunday 14th April at Pleasance Islington for anyone aged 16-25 who is looking to develop their theatre prac
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