Sussex Playwrights are delighted to announce a playwriting competition to launch their 81st year. They invite all aspiring, new and working playwrights, including writers of stage, screen, radio and online drama [no age limit] to submit. Eligibility: The competition is open to members and non-members, and you don’t have to live in Sussex or even in the UK to …
Submissions are open for Sharp Scratches to take place on August 27th at the Courtyard Theatre, Hoxton. Their last showing was a sell-out event, with literary agents in attendance. They let let all submitters know whether they have not been successful, and if your script is shortlisted you will receive feedback. What to submit: A 10-20 minute play …
Our weekly Friday round-up of opportunities listed on the blog that haven’t yet reached their closing date (listed in order of closing date). Opportunities are grouped into four sections: 1) Pick of the Week & featured posts; 2) Opportunities with Deadlines; 3) Workshops and Events; 4) Ongoing opportunities (No deadline). Want to be sure you never miss …
Play Submissions Helper has just published their monthly roundup of opportunities, featuring those with deadlines in July 2016 and beyond. As usual, we’ve already picked and posted the ones we’ve found most relevant (most of these are based in the US), but you can click through peruse the whole list of playwriting opportunities. Source: Play Submissions Helper
Instinct Theatre is accepting script submissions to be considered for their 2016-17 season. This London theatre company has previously produced new writing on the London stage and are looking to work with a playwright to workshop and produce their work as part of a collaborative process. They champion new writing, produce topical work and aim …
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BBC Wales and National Theatre Wales, in partnership with BBC Writersroom, are inviting submissions for the third prestigious £10,000 Wales Drama Award. The biennial award is both a celebration of writers in Wales and an open call to Welsh talent, whether emerging or established. It’s a collaboration between two creative leaders in drama – BBC Wales …
Now in its 14th year, New Works of Merit Playwriting Contest is accepting scripts For Guidelines and Application Form go to: http://www.newworksofmeritplaywritingcontest.com/ Award: $300 + a professional reading and Q&A valued at $1,000. Deadline: 31 July 2016 Source: Direct contact.
Our weekly Friday round-up of opportunities listed on the blog that haven’t yet reached their closing date (listed in order of closing date). Opportunities are grouped into four sections: 1) Pick of the Week & featured posts; 2) Opportunities with Deadlines; 3) Workshops and Events; 4) Ongoing opportunities (No deadline). Want to be sure you never miss …
Critical Mass is a free 10 week playwriting programme for writers aged 18+from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds. Previous participants have gone on to have their plays workshopped or performed as a rehearsed reading with professional actors. Spring 2016 saw the first full professional production to come from the programme when Red Snapper by Liz Mytton was produced at …
Run by Artistic Director Julia Taylor and Co-producer Tim Cook, Scene Gym launches on 4th August 2016 from 10am-1pm at The Old Vic Workrooms in Bermondsey. What is it? Scene Gym brings together actors, writers and directors to workshop new material. How to Apply: Email scenegym@gmail.com for more information in how to take part and send scene …
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