From our earlier websites
Writing advice, interviews, projects and opportunities from our earlier websites, kept together for you to explore.
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05 February 25 · Opportunities
The Hodgkiss Director Award 2025 offers an emerging theatre director from Greater Manchester a unique opportunity to build a lasting relationship with the Royal Exchange Theatre. This award aims to support a director with a distinctive, underrepresented voice who has faced barrie
Read with a free account →08 June 23 · Opportunities
Under 26? Become a Collective Member to access a year round programme of workshops and projects, unlock discounts and offers at the theatre, and join a growing network of young creatives in Greater Manchester. Collective workshops are typically weekdays from 6pm-8pm, but we also
Read with a free account →13 March 23 · Opportunities
The Royal Exchange Theatre in Manchester is now accepting open submissions for scripts from playwrights based in the North-West of England. The Royal Exchange Theatre aims to build long-term, supportive relationships with writers and invest in their talent. While it is unlikely t
Read with a free account →24 January 22 · Digital Resources
The Bruntwood Prize from the Manchester Royal Exchange is now open for submissions. But it’s about more than the competition! They also want to support people to try writing for the first time, explore their creativity, to not give up when things get tough – to keep going and sub
Read this article →20 June 18 · Opportunities
Do you want to be a writer? Would you like to have your work performed at the Royal Exchange Theatre? BBC Radio Manchester and the Royal Exchange Theatre are launching a talent search for writers to mark 100 years since the first women got the vote. They’re seeking a “Manchester
Read with a free account →19 October 15 · Opportunities
Forrum is a new theatre company formed by recent Acting and Stage Management LAMDA Alumni. The director is Matt Peover, a LAMDA director, whose recent credits include The Liberation of Colette Simple (Jackson’s Lane) and Powder Monkey (Manchester Royal Exchange). Their focus is o
Read with a free account →31 January 15 · Opportunities
The Bruntwood Prize – the biggest playwriting competition in the UK – has been launched, so time to get your scripts ready before the June deadline! The Bruntwood Prize is a competition managed by The Royal Exchange Theatre in Manchester. It’s open to playwrights across the UK. T
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