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Gladstone’s Library seeking Writers in Residence (covers expenses and £100/wk honorarium)

Now seeking applicants for its seventh year, Gladstone’s Library’s competitive Writer in Residence programme provides space and resources for four writers whose work engages with liberal values. By liberal values, we do not mean views aligned with any one political ideology, but rather: a commitment to freedom and social justice; tolerance and respect of difference; …

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‘Write Here! Write Now!’ Contexture Theatre seeking 20 min plays for Herts & Essex Playwriting Festival

Contexture Theatre are looking for the next generation of innovative playwrights. Could you be the next Caryl Churchill, Mike Bartlett, Simon Stephens or Polly Stenham? Do you have something to say? The winning entries will see their work brought to life at Harlow Playhouse, Hertford Theatre and the Bishop’s Stortford.  The plays they judge to …

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Workshop Leader sought for Sci-Fi Theatre Workshops (£80 fee)

Cyborphic is seeking a workshop leader experienced with any aspect of science fiction theatre to deliver one of four workshops of the 1st Science Fiction Theatre Research Lab, 21-24 May 2018. This workshop series aims to cover writing, performing and directing science fiction for the stage. The workshop series will take place in central London and the …

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Art School event with Carl Woodward and Steve Ball

Art School event with Carl Woodward and Steve Ball 12 April 2018 from 6-7 pm London Art School, the new company being set up to support the education sector and arts industry to work together to improve and protect arts education, has announced its next event in its year-long series focusing on bringing leaders in …

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Opportunities Weekly Round-up: 30 March 2018

Want to support LPB? Become a member! 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). …

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Last minute opp! Attune Theatre CIC seeking plays that have had a short run (Glasgow City)

Attune Theatre CIC are looking to revive plays for a new season of old work. “My play’s on next week. Can you come?” “Sorry. Is it on the week after?” “Nah.” Do you feel like this happens a lot? There are probably a lot of plays just sitting on a Hard Drive somewhere, and Attune …

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Opportunities – Pick of the Week: BBC Writersroom Comedy Script Room 2018

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: BBC Writersroom Comedy Script Room 2018 Description: The BBC is reopening its submission window, this time focusing …

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Last minute opp! Applications closing soon for Camden Fringe Festival

Applications are currently being accepted for the 2018 Camden Fringe.  To take part, please see their seven step guide to bringing a show to the Camden Fringe. What to submit: You’ll need to know: The details of your show – title, subject, length How much you want to charge for tickets What venues you are …

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Melanin Box Festival (Black British theatremakers, £400 prize)

Melanin Box Festival is about increasing visibility and artistic opportunities for Black British creatives, whilst highlighting depictions of Black people beyond preconceptions. The Festival will take place at Theatre Peckham from 4-5 August 2018. Eligibility:  Submissions are open to BME British creatives. The Lead Artist (Writer/Director/Creator) who submits an application must be of African, Caribbean or Indigenous …

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