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31 March 16 · Opportunities
Instinct Theatre is a London theatre company who are looking for new, full length play scripts to produce. They champion new writing, produce topical work and aim to reach out to people who might not consider themselves conventional theatre goers. This opportunity gives writers a
Read with a free account →30 March 16 · 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: Litmus Fest at the Pleasance Theatre Description:
Read with a free account →30 March 16 · Opportunities
Page to Stage comprises directed, rehearsed readings of new theatre scripts, with feedback from an industry panel. It’s a bi-monthly event at The Horse & Stables in central London. Writers are encouraged to submit scripts of 10 minutes – either a self-contained piece or an excerp
Read with a free account →30 March 16 · Opportunities
The Pleasance is launching Litmus Fest a new annual RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT festival at Pleasance Islington. During the month of August, the Pleasance relocates to Edinburgh to run our 23 performance spaces at the Festival Fringe, so often London becomes a maintenance hub. This ye
Read with a free account →29 March 16 · Opportunities
Grin Theatre Company – the North West’s leading LGBTQI theatre company is looking for 30 minute upbeat LGBTQI scripts for this years annual Queertet festival at the end of July at The Lantern Theatre in Liverpool. How to apply: Please submit (free of charge) your scripts to – inf
Read with a free account →29 March 16 · Opportunities
A Pleasance Scratch is an evening of variety, ideas and fun; a chance to see artists present brave, new work at the first stages of development. Applications are now open for their scratch on Mon 13th June 2016. If you’re a theatre company currently developing a new piece of work
Read with a free account →28 March 16 · Education / Writing Workshops
***New course!*** Interested in writing for musical theatre but daunted about where to start? Wondering how to apply your writing skills in new ways? Curious about how to get involved in the thriving UK musical theatre scene? Writing For Musicals: An Introduction To Book & Lyrics
Read this article →22 March 16 · Opportunities
Have you written a play? Do you live in the North West? The Royal Exchange Script Window opens twice a year and gives them the opportunity to discover new voices, new stories and new playwrights. “During our Script Window, we welcome work by playwrights who demonstrate the skill
Read with a free account →21 March 16 · Opportunities
Newtoy are looking for a writer with an interest in games, interactive experiences and theatre for a project that culminates in a new platform and project in Oct 2016. Budget of up to £500 at this stage, and opportunities for follow up projects. Please email cv and examples of pr
Read with a free account →21 March 16 · Opportunities
THE 8 Minute USA PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS PLAYWRITING CONTEST. Can you write an 8 minute play about the USA Presidential Elections before 14th May 2016? Worldwide Submissions Wanted. 8 minute plays and 3 minute monologues Prize: Top ten plays will be performed in the Hollywood Frin
Read with a free account →21 March 16 · Opportunities
Studio Firsts is an initiative that invites three Black theatre-makers to create a new piece of work in their Studio. Talawa Theatre Company will work with 3 emerging artists or companies; giving exclusive use of their Studio for one week of research and development in May 2016.
Read with a free account →16 March 16 · Opportunities
Jo Smith Productions is a theatre company dedicated to providing a springboard for undiscovered theatre. Jo Smith is a self-published playwright and actress and understands how difficult it can be to get your work out there without the backing of an agent or publisher…and so Jo S
Read with a free account →15 March 16 · Opportunities
The Berry Theatre is seeking applications for their Write Now programme. The programme aims to support the creative practice and strategic development of writers who work across all mediums of trans-media storytelling, who are keen to make a step change and progress their careers
Read with a free account →13 March 16 · Opportunities
Are you confused, enraged, or amused by the spectacle of the USA Presidential elections? This is your chance to have your say. Los Angeles’s Scribbler Theatre is seeking 8 minute plays and 3 minute monologues. The top ten plays will be performed in the Hollywood Fringe Theatre Fe
Read with a free account →11 March 16 · Opportunities
Are you a South Asian woman with something to say through writing for performance? Then Kali wants to hear from you. They are looking for original and innovative short and full length theatre scripts. Kali’s Talkback readings showcase a diverse range of new writing by South Asian
Read with a free account →11 March 16 · Writing Workshops
Papatango are committed to giving new writers the best possible opportunities. Their programme of playwriting workshops runs every month, completely free of charge to participants. These cover topics including writing exercises, dramaturgy, exploratory writing, story structure, d
Read this article →08 March 16 · Writing Workshops
Theatre Peckham is collaborating with Euphoric Ink and Ola Animashawun (Creative Director of Euphoric Ink and founder of the Royal Court’s Young Writer’s Programme) on an Introduction to Playwriting Course. The ten-week beginners playwriting course is open to writers 15-24. The c
Read this article →01 March 16 · Opportunities
Falling Pennies is proud to present its first scratch night “On The Night”, which will premiere at the Lion & Unicorn Theatre on 10 April 2016. What to submit: They are looking for 15 minute scenes on the theme of ‘New Beginnings’. The scene can be in any style, and should featur
Read with a free account →01 March 16 · Writing Workshops
Telling Stories, a workshop for Playwrights – Rob Drummer Monday, 7th March 6-9pm Theatre Renegade is running ten workshops, in association with Southwark Playhouse, for performers, writers, directors and producers called The Renegade Academy and it all kicks off next week. All w
Read this article →23 February 16 · Opportunities
ARE YOU A PLAYWRIGHT? Cut Throat Theatre Company are looking for a script to perform at this year’s Camden Fringe Festival – Could it be yours? Cut Throat Theatre Company comprises of Stephanie Gross and Emily French, both graduates of Middlesex University (2012). Having set up t
Read with a free account →22 February 16 · Jobs / Opportunities
Theatre Centre is piloting a new resource for PSHE teaching that uses audio dramas and an accompanying workshop to facilitate debate and learning on complex, sensitive issues concerning young people. They are currently seeking expressions of interest around four key themes: conse
Read with a free account →17 February 16 · Opportunities
Made in LDN is a season of New Diverse British Musical Theatre at The Cockpit. On the second Sunday of every month (March-June) we will feature a One Act showcase performance or highlights from a brand new musical in development, as well as a ‘spotlight on’ for a composer/song-wr
Read with a free account →17 February 16 · 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: Call for theatre proposals for the Space’s Summer
Read with a free account →15 February 16 · Opportunities
Front Row are a theatre company based in the North West with the aim of creating significant, exciting and entertaining productions that provide opportunities for a deeper understanding of performance art. This is a rare opportunity for script writers (experienced or upcoming) to
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