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04 October 19 · Opportunities
In their words: We are pleased to present the fourth installation of JW3’s seasonal scratch night. On 22 March 2020, 3 writers, theatre-makers or companies will perform 15-20 minutes of new material in a studio space at JW3. The performances will be followed by an informal chance
Read with a free account →30 September 19 · Opportunities
Upstairs at the Western are are looking for pieces of writing between 10 and 15 minutes of duologue from either a self-contained mini-play or an excerpt from a longer work. The work must be suitable for two female, GNC or non-binary actors. This work must not have been previously
Read with a free account →27 August 19 · Opportunities
An opportunity for playwrights! Caspa Arts are seeking 5-15 minute plays for their acting school’s next scratch night on Monday 14th October in central London. They want to link their actors with upcoming playwrights and directors and present new work. They will stage your writin
Read with a free account →23 August 19 · Opportunities
BC Drama and Directors UK are delighted to announce the next round of this year’s Continuing Drama New Directors’ Training Scheme. Following the success of this collaboration since its inception in 2015, this year will see nine drama directors mentored on some of BBC Studios’ con
Read with a free account →20 July 19
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”15105″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Interviewing Playwrights Throughout the course of the year we’ll be interviewing playwrights as part of our regular series. Please keep ch
Read this article →18 July 19 · Opportunities
INK festival is an opportunity for writers of all ages, backgrounds and levels of experience who want to see their play performed professionally. INK is accepting submissions of short scripts in a number of categories. These are: Short play (30 minutes or less) Radio play (15 min
Read with a free account →09 July 19 · News
Our next fantastic resource for LPW members will be landing very soon, in the form of an invaluable guide to producing your own work! Read on to find out all about it… One of our core values is to empower emerging writers – to write, to find opportunities, and to get their work s
Read this article →27 June 19 · Opportunities
After Modern Times, Love Shots, Shorts @ The Canal, The Twilight Hour 1 & 2, writers are invited to submit a play no longer than 15-minutes for: “The Twilight Hour”season 3. The show will be based on The Twilight Zone TV series to be performed at the award-winning Canal Cafe Thea
Read with a free account →28 May 19 · Opportunities
Pint-Sized are currently taking submissions for short plays and extracts for a week-long festival at Bunker Theatre in October. . What you get: a £150.00 fee, the opportunity to be mentored by the likes of Simon Stephens, Timberlake Wertenbaker and Lolita Chakrabarti, and a showc
Read with a free account →28 May 19 · Opportunities
What’s On Tom? Productions in Kilkenny, Ireland invites playwrights, both established and emerging, to submit original 15 minute plays, with a maximum cast of three, on the theme – SHAME. Scripts chosen by the reading panel will be performed at The Red Door Theatre in Thomastown,
Read with a free account →20 May 19 · Opportunities
Up to 15-page scripts on the subject Walking Away: When Love Isn’t Enough are sought for rehearsed readings after a performance of The Knot at The Old Red Lion Theatre in Islington, London on Saturday 29th June 2019. Directors can also apply. *Actors won’t be provided, so you’d n
Read with a free account →15 May 19 · Opportunities
Segora International Writing Competitions is now in its 13th year What they are looking for: plays with an estimated running time of no more than 35 minutes. The winning play is given a rehearsed reading during their Presentation Day, this year on 14th September. First prize £150
Read with a free account →08 May 19 · Opportunities
Caspa Arts are seeking 5-15 minute plays for their acting school’s next scratch night in June at Phoenix Artist Club in London. They want to link their actors with upcoming playwrights and directors and present new work. They will stage your writing for you. Students on their Act
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 →16 April 19 · Opportunities
Playwrights are invited to submit plays of up to 15 minutes in length and four finalists will have their pieces read by Enniscorthy Drama Group at this year’s festival. How to apply: the website to pay €10 submission fee and then submit your entry to drama@wexfordliteraryfestival
Read with a free account →27 March 19 · Opportunities
The 2019 Prize for Literature will be awarded for an original and previously unpublished playscript for theatre, radio or television no more than 15 minutes in length. The first stage though is the submission of a one-page treatment between 500-800 words. 12 of these submissions
Read with a free account →20 March 19 · Opportunities
You are invited to submit a NEW 10-15 minute script (or excerpt) to be performed as a directed rehearsed reading in front of an industry panel and audience. Scripts should have 2-4 characters, and be suitable for performance as a rehearsed reading in a small playing area with lim
Read with a free account →15 March 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 →14 March 19 · Opportunities
RoundPeg are looking for script submissions which explore the theme of TABOO for their new writing night, HATCH. Performances will be on the 15th and 16th April at the Lion and Unicorn Theatre, Kentish Town. What they are looking for: Pieces which explore the theme of TABOO. 10-1
Read with a free account →13 March 19 · Opportunities
The Upsetters is a short play night featuring plays written by writers of colour, directed by directors of colour and performed by actors of colour in all roles unless the script specifies otherwise. What they are looking for: scripts (15 mins) by writers of colour for their shor
Read with a free account →25 February 19 · Opportunities
Academy Arts Press is a small publishing company based in the United States, the are currently accepting submissions for their short story competition. Who can apply: all writers, all countries if the story is in English. Open to all genres of fiction. Previously unpublished, ori
Read with a free account →15 February 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 →07 February 19 · Opportunities
JW3 are pleased to present the third installation of JW3’s new seasonal scratch night Kvell* Your Darlings. On Sunday 27 October 2019, 3 writers, theatre-makers or companies will perform 15-20 minutes of new material in a studio space at JW3. The performances will be followed by
Read with a free account →30 January 19 · Opportunities
Submit a play for Plays Rough London’s twelfth new-writing night – ‘Theatre Without Sight or Sound’. They are staging six 5-15 minute plays: three for a blindfolded audience and three without any sound. “We want you to use this brief to break the boundaries of theatre. In order t
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