Opportunities

Opportunities: Our Pick of the Week – Project 2036 at the Bush Theatre

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: Project 2036 at the Bush Theatre Description: is a three year programme that will offer a …

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Imagine Festival of the Arts in Sutton offering grants for projects inspired by HG Wells

Imagine Festival of the Arts will run from 15th – 30th October 2016 and offer a number of events based around the works of writer HG Wells, who lived in the borough during his most successful years. In their own words: “Did you know H G Wells lived in Sutton, and inspired the first liquid …

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Talawa seeking theatremakers aged 16-25 for YPTP:16

If you are aged 18 – 25, creative and want to work in theatre, join TYPT:16. Talawa’s TYPT gives you the chance to work with the UK’s primary Black-led theatre company, to collaborate with professionals and to create a brand new piece of theatre – and it’s FREE! How it works: TYPT is a collaboration between experienced practitioners …

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New Works of Merit 2016 Playwriting Contest ($25 entry fee)

The New Works of Merit Playwriting Contest is an international  playwriting contest developed in 2003 to bring works of social significance to the general public, works that might not otherwise have the opportunity to be presented.  They aim to present  “powerful, heart-felt new works that not only entertain, but also educate, enlighten, and uplift humanity.” The contest receives mentorship and interns from Merit …

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The Eddy (online theatre subscription service) open to play submissions

The Eddy is currently open to play submissions from unproduced playwrights under age 35. About The Eddy: ‘The Eddy is a digital, subscriber-based theatre community unlike anything you’ve ever seen before. The Eddy is a revolutionary platform whose main purpose is to distribute scripts by up and coming playwrights to subscribers interested in reading, and even …

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Second Sons Theatre Company seeking short alternative comedy plays

Second Sons Theatre Company, based in London, is currently open to submissions for short comedy plays for their new writing night Play Time. The event is at Theatre N16 in Balham on Friday 2nd September at 7.30pm. What to submit:  They are looking for five ‘unique, alternative comedies.’ Plays must be between 5 and 15 minutes and feature no more …

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Opportunities Weekly Round-up: 27 May 2016

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 …

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Eastside Screenwriters free Screenwriting Course for 16-19 year olds

Eastside Screenwriters is a free summer programme which enables enthusiastic young writers aged 16 – 19 to gain the skills they need to create engaging and original film scripts over the course of a month. The course will lead participants through the process of turning a good idea into a great screenplay. Participants will have …

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Free Rayne Artists seeking submissions for Spiral at the Bread & Roses Theatre

Free Rayne Artists is seeking plays for their next night of new writing ‘Spiral’ at The Bread and Roses Theatre from 16th-18th October 2016. Free Rayne Artists is a new theatre company dedicated to showcasing new writing, actors and directors. Their first show ‘Spiral’ sold out at Theatre N16 and received 4* reviews. What to submit: Plays can be …

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Play Submissions Helper – 51 playwriting competitions with June deadlines

Play Submissions Helper has just published their monthly roundup of opportunities, featuring those with deadlines in June 2016. 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