Theatre Delicatessen exists to support artists in the creation of the work and the development of their practice and is looking for creatives to apply for its artist residency programme. Its focus is on supporting artists whose work breaks the boundaries of traditional theatre by exploring the relationship between audience and performer – whether that be …
The TriForce Creative Network Writers Incubator in association with Creative Skillset has launched aimed at looking for six people to nurture who are serious about a TV writing career. They say they are “determined to open up the routes of access for new talent. “Tangible and outcome focused, The TCN Incubator is a fantastic scheme to take you …
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Are you a fan of sketch comedy? Do you think you can do better than what’s out there? Then the Wireless Show want to hear from you. The Wireless Show are looking for comedy sketch writers to contribute both skits and sketches. Give previous Episodes a listen so you can get a feel for what …
Sky Blue Theatre Company is open for submissions for The British Theatre Challenge for Schools – a national competition designed to encourage children at KS2 and KS3 in creative writing for performance. What you get: The winning play will be performed by professional actors alongside adult competition winners at The Lost Theatre in London in …
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The Canal Café Theatre in west London is launching a new playwriting scheme to be the final part of its American season. Russell Lucas, theatre director and an associate at The Canal Cafe said: “This one is a little different to ‘send us your play’ as we areaccepting ‘pitches’ rather than finished scripts. “It is also …
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The After School Club are a brand new theatre company looking for a gem of a play to make their debut. The After School Club says this is a “great opportunity to have your work produced. “We are a new writing theatre company that aim to tackle challenging themes and bring controversial subject matters to the forefront …
While not strictly for playwrights this may be of interest to all you creatives out there… The London Short Film Festival is looking for submissions as it returns for it’s 15th anniversary from 5-14 January 2018. LSFF says it accepts both UK and international submissions “presenting a diverse and confrontational programme that holds up a mirror …
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The Bruntwood Prize – the biggest playwriting competition in the UK – has announced its 2017 live online workshop programme, which should help you get your scripts ready before the June deadline. Bruntwood says: “We’re pleased to announce our 2017 live online workshop programme, and for the first time we will offer three international workshops in Australia, India and …
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Master Raconteur is running a day workshop with National Theatre playwright Simon Vinnicombe covering dramatic action, scene writing and structure. Master Raconteur is a non for profit organisation offering writer training. Its remit is to give people access to industry professionals at the cheapest price possible. About the playwright: Simon Vinnicombe began his career with the Royal Court’s Young …
