Opportunities

Share your work at Bohemian Balcony’s Swindon Scratch Night

The newly launched arts space Bohemian Balcony is holding a Swindon Scratch night at 7.15pm on 13 April 2017. £1 on the door. The Balcony says; “Come along to network and support creative talent in our town. “Whatever your creative discipline or current project, be brave and bring it the balcony to scratch it out with …

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Bread and Roses Theatre Playwrights Circle: March-May 2017 meetings

Playwrights’ Circle Monday 27 March/22 May from 7.30-9.30pm Bread & Roses Theatre The Playwrights Circle is a friendly and supportive circle in which playwrights can share their work and work-in-progress, run by The Bread & Roses Theatre on the last Monday every month. The Bread & Roses Theatre Company has been developing and supporting new …

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Bread & Roses Theatre seeks submissions for The Platform scratch night

Bread & Roses Theatre is accepting submissions for The Platform scratch night on 11-13 June 2017. All profits from The Platform are always shared between all contributing creatives, in the past this has usually worked out at £15-£30 per person depending on ticket sales. Submissions are sought from playwrights with short plays as well as companies wanting …

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Mad Apple Collective seeks one-act plays based on The Locked Room

Chelmsford-based Mad Apple Collective has announced its third residency at ACANTEEN this October – The Locked Room. MAC says: “We are looking for four brand-new one-act plays, which bring a sense of dark intrigue and mystery to our theme The Locked Room. “What can happen when people find themselves locked in a room? Who are they, how …

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Opportunities Weekly Round-Up: 24 March 2017

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Poplar Union running writing workshops and scratch night

Poplar Union, a brand new east London-based arts, culture and community venue, has announced its first series of writing workshops. This  three-part workshops with fringe writer Dale J. Pearson are on the theme of ‘place’. After the final workshop, participants are invited to take the opportunity to showcase their work to a live audience at Poplar …

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Opportunities – Pick of the Week: Verity Bargate Award 2017 launched (£7000 prize)

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: Verity Bargate Award 2017 launched (£7000  prize) Description: The  Verity Bargate award was established in 1982 to …

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RE:act wants immediate response to The Whisper House to create a new piece of musical theatre (paid)

RE:act  wants to bring together emerging writers/theatre makers, directors and actors wanting to create a new short piece of musical theatre. RE:act says: “Written or devised in 24 hours, and performed at The Other Palace these short new musicals will be a perfect companion for the main house production. “These pieces will be followed by a …

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Aged 14-25? Royal Court seeking song-length plays inspired by your favourite track

Aged 14 –25 & interested in playwriting? The Royal Court is looking for a song-length play inspired by your favourite track. It will be considered for performance at The Play List, an evening of readings and performances curated by the Royal Court’s Youth Board. The Play List will take place on 13 April 2017. What …

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The Stage announces inaugural Debut Awards for emerging theatrical talent

The revered theatre publication, The Stage, has announced a new award to recognise the best breakthrough writers, actors and creatives in theatre. Called The Stage Debut Awards, the new accolades will celebrate burgeoning talent within the industry and anyone over the age of 16, making their professional theatre debut in the UK, will be eligible. …

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