This workshop is designed to help you find confidence and a feeling of play when working with Shakespearean text. Through a mix of exercises, practise and discussion, we’ll familiarise ourselves with the rhythms of a Shakespeare scene and explore why we might choose to edit, change or adapt his work. Run by dramaturg and actor …
Can you help to support us in funding the London Playwrights Festival? We are so excited about the festival and having both the chance to celebrate the work of London Playwrights and the amazing emerging writers whose plays we’ll be showcasing. But, we need your help! To get the festival off the ground and make …
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We need YOU! Become a member today for less than £4 and help us to continue our work! Find out more here! *Make sure you never miss an opportunity. Sign up for our email list to get the weekly roundup direct to your inbox! * Our weekly Friday round-up of opportunities and news… London Playwrights’ Latest News …
The Nouveau Riche Associate Artist Programme is a 9-month residency for emerging and established theatre makers to create new work. The offer includes free space at NDT Broadgate, dramaturgy, networking as well as a rehearsal and development showing. The residency will embed artists in the heart of our working culture, creating thought-provoking, challenging and culturally …
Artistic opportunities for three facilitators and three writers with Open Clasp Theatre Company Open Clasp is looking for three facilitators and three writers for their Workforce Development Programme. This is an opportunity for Open Clasp to invest in and engage artists for our future growth. You will receive a paid contract including an intensive weeklong programme …
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3-minute Drama Scriptwriting Competition. For some post-Covid fun, we are looking for a drama to be performed as a train rolls into a station somewhere in rural England, sits for 3 minutes and departs. Can you engage an unwitting audience? The subject matter is up to you! Minimum prize £100 and the opportunity to share in …
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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: Harpy Productions & Danse Macabre ‘Fright Before Christmas’ seeking 10 minute horror plays! Description: Harpy …
The Department of Theatre at The University of Chichester has an international reputation for making exciting theatre. We offer a range of practical degree programmes at Undergraduate and Postgraduate levels, all designed to prepare students for careers in the arts industries. We are currently seeking to commission a writer for a new 60’ play as part of the BA …
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We are looking for creatives who can craft compelling and persuasive narratives, create beautiful and impactful content, and/or design efficient and effective strategies, to build our roster of freelance strategists, designers and writers. About Us Catsnake is a story agency for the third sector – we use a combination of storytelling, in depth research, behavioural …
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