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07 March 18 · Opportunities
ScriptSpace, the Space’s feedback/development platform for new writing is back for 2018. The aim of ScriptSpace is to give writers the opportunity to hear their early drafts read aloud by professional actors. The readings are open to the public, and are followed by a supportive f
Read with a free account →07 March 18 · 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:Bread & Roses Playwriting Award 2018 open for subm
Read with a free account →07 March 18 · Opportunities
Horatio Theatre proudly presents: “Science Fiction – Double Feature”, their very own Science Fiction Theatre Festival, with the collaboration of The Space Theatre. The festival will run from the 22nd to the 26th of May. “Writers, here’s your chance to see your Sci Fi fantasies ma
Read with a free account →06 March 18 · Opportunities
Gi60 is now accepting one minute play submissions for the 2018 season. The festival runs in three locations: Leeds, UK, Brooklyn, NY and a spot in New Zealand. How to apply: Send your one minute plays to screammedia@yahoo.com Deadline: 1 April 2018 Source: Playwriting UK Facebook
Read with a free account →06 March 18 · Opportunities
Cuckoo Bang are looking for submissions for their next BITS new writing night at The White Bear Theatre in South London. Their February show sold out and they got lovely feedback from their audience (a mix of industry and general public). What they are looking for: Pieces 10-20 m
Read with a free account →06 March 18 · Opportunities
As part of It’s My Shout 2018, they are inviting scriptwriters to submit short film scripts so that their work can be considered for this year’s scheme. It’s My Shout has a proven record over the last 20 years of producing BAFTA winning short films alongside its broadcast partner
Read with a free account →06 March 18 · Opportunities
The Arden School Of Theatre are inviting submissions for short 15 minute theatre pieces for their Arden Fringe at The Kings Arms Salford in November 2018. The event forms part of their third year actors professional year and past contributors have included writers Sarah McDonald
Read with a free account →05 March 18 · Opportunities
The Bread & Roses Playwriting Award is a competition for full length theatre plays that have not previously been produced or published and feature at least half of female, non-binary or gender neutral roles. Submissions for the next award are now open. Up to three winning plays w
Read with a free account →05 March 18 · Opportunities
New for 2018, the SPILL OPEN! SPILL OPEN is aimed at early makers and artists whose practices may have been overlooked, regardless of age, working in between or across forms, and with something meaningful to say. The SPILL OPEN replaces the SPILL National Platform which ran from
Read with a free account →04 March 18 · Opportunities
Bryony Kimmings is running 2 courses this Spring. Description: A carefully selected group of people will delve deep for a week of love, action, politicisation and conversation. I will touch on individuality, concept, style, creating new material and dreaming big as well as how to
Read with a free account →02 March 18 · Opportunities / Weekly Round-up
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Read with a free account →01 March 18 · Education / Opportunities
The Old Vic have announced their second set of free workshops hosted by The Old Vic 12.These events will give entry level artists a chance to explore different disciplines within the theatre industry. All workshops are free to attend and participants must be 16+. Here are the det
Read with a free account →01 March 18 · Opportunities
The creative team behind hit VAULT show Wrecked invite writers to submit scripts for short audio dramas set inside a car. Scripts should be around 5-10 minutes in length, with a maximum of 4 performers required, set exclusively inside a car. These scripts will then be developed b
Read with a free account →28 February 18 · Opportunities
“IGNITION” is a new writing night from Into the Fire, which will take place at Theatre N16 on Sunday 22 April 2018. They are looking for 10 – 15 minute scripts with a maximum of 5 actors and minimal set. They welcome submissions from any writer. Please note that this is an unpaid
Read with a free account →27 February 18 · Opportunities
Controlled Chaos Theatre Company is seeking short plays or excerpts from full length plays that writers would like to try out and be brought to life. How to submit: Contact the organisers via their Facebook Page for more information (@controlledchaosuk) Deadline: 31 March 2018 24
Read with a free account →27 February 18 · Opportunities
Following a very successful series of short films shot in 2017 the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire of Actingare once again accepting script submissions for next year’s short films to be shot in Autumn 2018. They are looking for 4 x handed Film scripts, with characters in their lat
Read with a free account →27 February 18 · Education / News
University Women In the Arts, the one off mentoring scheme to improve the transition for women from studying the arts to working in the arts, has announced its International Women’s Day event for 2018. The event will focus on and respond to the recent discussions on abuse, bullyi
Read this article →26 February 18 · Opportunities
Matchstick Theatre are a small independent theatre company, set up in late 2015 and based in South East London. They have produced new plays and adaptations in tunnel arches and festivals around London. They are about to open a new arts and theatre space in Deptford, and are taki
Read with a free account →26 February 18 · Opportunities
Kibo Productions have been offered a three-week slot at the Barons Court Theatre from 16 April-6 May 2018, and they’re keen to use this opportunity to stage a world premiere of a new play. They welcome submissions from playwrights of all ages and backgrounds who have written an o
Read with a free account →26 February 18 · Opportunities
Pyromania is a bursary programme created by Fire Exit to support playwrights based in Scotland to develop their skills in experimental writing. Designed for writers at any stage in their career, Pyromania aims to help create truly innovative text for contemporary theatre. Award-w
Read with a free account →26 February 18 · Opportunities / Writing Workshops
WRiTEON is running an eight weeks long playwriting course Right for The Stage for writers with little or no experience of writing for the stage More information can be found here. Course dates: eight Thursday evenings 7-9:30pm. Sessions will be held on 19th and 26th April, 3rd, 1
Read with a free account →26 February 18 · Writing Workshops
WRiTEON is running a masterclass on structuring your play by using walking as an inspiration, aimed at writers with some experience, The masterclass takes place on 25 March 2018 in Cambridge. Cost: £60 (early bird price £50, book by 2 March 2018) Find our more here. Deadline for
Read this article →26 February 18 · Education / Writing Workshops
Write a ONE act play in ONE week with Kim Komljanc in a residential course at Le Verger, France. After the course, you might have the opportunity to have your play staged the the WRiTEON Festival in Cambridge next year. Course dates: 15- 20 June 2018 How to book: via their websit
Read this article →26 February 18 · Opportunities
“You know that one act play that you’ve written? Or that one you’ve always been thinking about? We want it!” WRiTEON are accepting submissions for one-act plays to be staged as part of our festival of new writing which they are producing in Cambridge in the Summer of 2019. They a
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