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06 March 25 · Opportunities
Writers from around the world are invited to submit their scripts for the 29th International Audio Drama Competition (previously the International Playwriting Competition) which is now open for entries. The global competition, hosted by BBC World Service and the British Council,
Read with a free account →07 February 23 · Opportunities
The Carlow Little Theatre Society’s International One-Act Playwriting Competition will soon close submissions. The competition is open to all writers over 18 years old, both members and non-members, local and international. The play submitted must be in English and be an original
Read with a free account →24 January 23 · Opportunities
The Carlo Annoni International Playwriting Prize is now open for submissions of short an full length plays with topics concerning the LGBTQ+ community; including love, diversity, and identity in a time of gender fluidity. 1,000 euro will be awarded to two winners (one in English
Read with a free account →04 November 22 · Opportunities
Writers from around the world are invited to submit their scripts for the 28th International Radio Playwriting Competition, which is now open for entries. The global competition, hosted by BBC World Service and the British Council, offers the unique opportunity for writers from o
Read with a free account →31 October 22 · Opportunities
Scenesaver is excited to announce Just Write! – its international playwriting competition – a search to find the most talented new playwrights. Up to six lucky winners will have their plays performed by professional actors at The White Bear Theatre in London in March 2023. We are
Read with a free account →24 November 21 · Opportunities
Editorial DALYA announces the International Playwriting Contest VI, which aims to encourage playwrights in the creation of bold and powerful plays for teenagers and young adult audiences. The heart of this competition is the participation of playwrights worldwide, regardless of n
Read with a free account →03 November 21 · Opportunities
4th Annual Risk Theatre Modern Tragedy Playwriting Competition. Prizes: $10,200 (winner) five $600 runners up prizes (CDN, Canadian dollars). Workshop and staged reading of winning play, this competition is open to everyone (international). What to submit: 90-120 minute plays whe
Read with a free account →05 October 20 · Opportunities
Editorial DALYA announces the V International Playwriting Contest, which aims to encourage writers in the creation of bold and powerful plays for young audiences. The heart of this competition is the participation of playwrights worldwide, regardless of nationality, age or langua
Read with a free account →14 April 20 · Events
Brush Stroke Order has partnered with Manchester International Festival to deliver a 2 hour online workshop de-mystifying the world of playwriting competitions for writers who are ready to submit their work to theatres, competitions and writer development schemes. The workshop wi
Read this article →18 February 20 · Opportunities
The 2nd annual Risk Theatre Modern Tragedy Playwriting Competition, hosted by Langham Court Theatre in Victoria, Canada, is open to playwrights worldwide. Cash prizes of $9000 for the winner and four $525 prizes for the runners up. The winning play will be workshopped in Victoria
Read with a free account →13 January 20 · Opportunities
The International Radio Playwriting Competition 2020 – from the BBC World Service and British Council in partnership with Commonwealth Writers – is an opportunity for writers from outside the UK to tell their stories. The competition runs from 1 October 2019 to midnight GMT 31 Ja
Read with a free account →08 October 19 · Opportunities
The International Radio Playwriting Competition 2020 – from the BBC World Service and British Council in partnership with Commonwealth Writers – is an opportunity for writers from outside the UK to tell their stories. The competition runs from 1 October 2019 to midnight GMT 31 Ja
Read with a free account →28 November 18 · Opportunities
The competition is seeking plays from young writers and their are cash prizes available for the winners. Please read the rules and guidelines here before applying. Deadline: 15 December 2018 Source: Playwriting UK Facebook Group
Read with a free account →11 June 18 · Opportunities
Ashland New Plays Festival is an international playwright competition that culminates in the reading of four new plays chosen from hundreds of submissions by a cadre of volunteer readers. The event includes rehearsals and two staged readings of each winning play. The winning play
Read with a free account →12 October 17 · Opportunities
Writers from around the world are invited to submit their scripts for the 26th International Radio Playwriting Competition. The global competition, hosted by BBC World Service and the British Council, in partnership with co-producers The Open University, offers the unique opportu
Read with a free account →06 November 14 · Opportunities
The Saving Endangered Species International Playwriting Competition is accepting submissions. Entries must be received by midnight November 30, 2015. Winners and Finalists will be announced by May 31, 2016 via e-mail and on the SES website. What to submit: A ten-minute play about
Read with a free account →13 December 13 · Opportunities / Weekly Round-up
Our weekly round-up of opportunities listed on the blog that haven’t yet reached their closing date (listed in order of closing date). Trinity College London International Playwriting Competition accepting entries of one-act plays for young people (Fee required) – Deadline: 13 De
Read with a free account →19 September 13 · Opportunities
Now in its fourth year, the International Playwriting Competition run by Trinity College London aims to encourage new writing for young performers and audiences around the world. The winning playwright in each category will be awarded a cash prize of £1,000, and will travel to Lo
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