From our earlier websites
Writing advice, interviews, projects and opportunities from our earlier websites, kept together for you to explore.
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21 September 26 · Opportunities
The Rewrite Lab. 2–9 November 26. Methana, Greece. Final two places. Book before 1 October to claim £150 discount. Quote Playwrights Led by Sara Murray, drama executive and development consultant — EastEnders, Top Boy, The Feed. A week-long residential retreat for 8 writers This
Read with a free account →11 September 26 · Opportunities
An Introduction to Playwriting: Eight-Week Online Evening Course Playwright Erin Holland-Kamel is running an eight-week online evening course designed to help writers develop an initial idea into a script. Through practical exercises, feedback and structured weekly sessions, part
Read with a free account →21 August 26 · Opportunities
Player-Playwrights was founded as a writers’ and actors’ co-operative in 1948 and has been meeting on Monday evenings ever since reading and feeding back on new scripts for stage, radio and screen to help writers develop their work. The group operates a mentoring scheme. Our Pres
Read with a free account →13 August 26 · Original Content
Sketchy Muslims are looking for comedy TV pilots and short film scripts written by Muslim writers. Four winning writers will have the first 15 pages of their script performed at a Sketchy Muslims table read. Our overall winner will also receive feedback on their work from TV come
Read this article →07 August 26 · Original Content
One round of feedback on your script is sometimes enough, but often, a playwright can benefit immensely from ongoing support. This one year Script Development Package includes: Monthly 1:1 meetings with your dramaturg Unlimited reading of drafts/ work between meetings Clear, acti
Read this article →07 August 26 · Opportunities
We’re looking for Black creatives with a finished play to be part of Cultivate: Black Playwrights Week this October. What you’ll get: – An evening to stage, perform and get real feedback on your play – 60% of ticket sales revenue – Marketing & industry outreach support – A free d
Read with a free account →24 July 26 · Opportunities
Shape Arts have partnered up with The Literary Consultancy to offer disabled writers on a low income the chance to have their work professionally read and receive feedback. Who is eligible to apply? In order to be considered for this opportunity you will need to be: A writer who
Read with a free account →10 July 26 · Opportunities
Spend a week working on your script with industry led expert guidance. Your host is Sara Murray, who has over twenty years experience in developing, script editing and producing TV drama, including EastEnders, Top Boy and The Feed. Most recently Head of Scripted at Raw TV and pre
Read with a free account →10 July 26 · Opportunities
Back by popular demand – and NEW and IMPROVED! If you want to redraft your play with practical masterclasses, tailored feedback, and dramaturgical support, read on! Led by experienced dramaturg and scriptwriter, Kimberley Andrews, this course will give you the tools to unlock the
Read with a free account →10 July 26 · Opportunities
This 5-week intensive playwriting course is designed to help you finally move from idea to action. Whether you’re starting with a vague concept, a character, a theme or a half-finished draft, you’ll be guided through the process of planning and developing your play in a supportiv
Read with a free account →09 July 26 · Opportunities
Transform your play this summer with dedicated one-to-one dramaturgical support Got a draft of a play that you know isn’t quite there yet? Perhaps you’ve had feedback but aren’t sure what to do with it. Maybe you know there are problems with the structure, characters or story, bu
Read with a free account →23 April 26 · Opportunities
Due to the phenomenal feedback from audiences, critics and patrons alike, Women’s Voices Festival is returning for its 3rd consecutive year in 2027! Women’s Voices: A Celebration (WVAC) is a pioneering & inspiring festival to coincide with International Women’s Day. The event bri
Read with a free account →27 March 26 · Opportunities
Jot Theatre are hosting their next Informal Scratch Night and Social in a brand new venue! This is a fantastic opportunity for writers to see their work brought to life by actors, receive valuable feedback for further development, and network with like-minded creatives. We are cu
Read with a free account →11 December 25 · Opportunities
Applications now open! We’re launching our very first Scratch Night on 20 Feb 2026. Your chance to put an idea on its feet, share up to 15 minutes of work-in-progress, and get honest, constructive audience feedback to shape your next steps. Whether your piece is bold, early-stage
Read with a free account →26 November 25 · Uncategorized
Want to buy a playwright a really special present that might just change their writing life? Buy them a whole year of development with London Playwrights! What it includes: monthly Zoom meetings with a professional dramaturg who will provide detailed feedback, notes and exercises
Read this article →26 November 25 · Uncategorized
Do you know a writer who has been working on a play but needs some feedback to help them take it to the next level? We offer various script consulting packages including written full written reports and Zoom call options. Find out all about our services here. Until 22nd December,
Read this article →26 November 25 · Uncategorized
Treat a playwright to a whole year of membership to London Playwrights! Benefits include: Eligibility to script submission window where writers receive feedback and the chance to be selected for our development schemes. 30% off workshops. 20% Script Consulting Packages. Access to
Read this article →12 November 25 · Industry
What is a scratch night? A scratch night is an opportunity for theatremakers (writers, directors, actors, etc.) to test short excerpts of works-in-progress (usually about 15-20 minutes) in front of a small audience. Audience members sometimes give feedback to the creatives after
Read this article →24 October 25 · Opportunities
We want you to send us your script! ✍ If you would like to submit an unsolicited script for feedback from our expert Literary team, please send it to: scripts@shermantheatre.co.uk We welcome submissions from Welsh and Wales-based writers aged 18+ and accept scripts all year round
Read with a free account →15 August 25 · Opportunities
The Mercury Theatre is dedicated to finding, supporting, and producing the next generation of playwrights based in the East of England. There is currently no full-time literary manager, so consequently the team cannot offer feedback and are only open for submissions across two pe
Read with a free account →17 July 25 · Opportunities
Yorkshire Screenwriters is a community-based organisation supporting screenwriters in the region to develop and refine their craft, and to connect with opportunities and information from the industry in the region. On the first Wednesday of each month, members meet online or in p
Read with a free account →15 July 25 · Opportunities
Space to workshop climate scriptwriting – Sunday 17th August from 2pm to 4pm If you’ve got a climate story you’d like to have feedback on, whether it is theatre, film or TV, come along to our workshop on Sunday 17th August from 2pm to 4pm at the Glitch bar in Waterloo. This infor
Read with a free account →14 July 25 · Uncategorized
Greenwich Theatre is hosting a scratch night on 19 July 2025, and they’re looking for artists to take part! Try out 10-20mins of new work Get your piece filmed Receive feedback from their Artistic Director All genres welcome Details: 19 July Greenwich Theatre Studio 1 hour tech s
Read this article →28 April 25 · Opportunities
Amidst 2,000 acres of spectacular Scottish countryside, a beautifully updated Edwardian estate will be your home for a very special experience. Embrace this secluded sanctuary which will feed your creative spirit and enable inner transformation and professional growth. Welcome to
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