Blue Elephant Theatre is seeking submissions for its’ Trunkated Scratch Night on 19 April 2017. They are looking for 10 minute extracts of works-in-progress that you would like to try out in front of an audience. Blue Elephant says: “We’re interested in all sorts of theatrical work – new writing (with team attached), devised pieces, …
Blue Elephant Theatre seeks shorts for Trunkated scratch night Read More »
Calling all writers. The next Page to Stage is on Wednesday 12 April at The Horse & Stables, London, SE1 7RW – and they would like to hear from you! You are invited to submit a new 10-minute theatre script (or excerpt of a longer script) to be rehearsed by actors and directors, then shared and given feedback …
Page to Stage open for new writing night submissions (chosen writers pay £10 fee) Read More »
My Aim is True is a script in hand new writing night which takes inspiration from the songs of Elvis Costello from Breakwater Theatre. There will be an audience vote for the best play of the night and the winning playwright will receive £50. Breakwater, which is looking for new writing for the stage in North …
Are you a bit of a wordsmith, an aspiring playwright or writing a screen play? Luton Culture has opened its Script Lab writing competition for its second year to uncover exciting new talent across the Three Counties (Herts, Beds and Bucks). Luton Culture are looking for local writers regardless of age or experience to submit …
In spring 2018, the year of the 100th anniversary of the end of World War One, Kali will present a high profile season of staged readings in London. New plays by South Asian women will be presented on the theme of women’s experiences or untold stories from war or conflict across the globe. Eligibility: Kali …
Kali war plays season callout for scripts from South Asian women writers (£1,500) Read More »
Whether you have a play you’ve finished that you’re looking to develop further or the spark of an idea this workshop is for you. This workshop will look at: Interrogating themes and ideas Individual scene structure The relationship between character and structure Redrafting Form Incorporating feedback into your work Practical exercises for ‘Breaking open’ your …
Redrafting and Structure: workshop with Papercut Theatre’s Melissa Dunne (£60) Read More »
Want to help support LPB without spending any extra cash? Check out our ‘Gifts & Gear’ series and do your Amazon shopping via our links! 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 …
Bafta Rocliffe is offering a showcase for TV comedy as the top prize in its new writing competition for 2017. Three writers will receive the showcase at Bafta’s London HQ with professional actors and directors, industry introductions, access to bespoke masterclasses, an in depth script report on your complete screenplay, a featured spot on Bafta’s New Writing Forum List …
Bafta Rocliffe accepting submissions for TV comedy showcase (£45 entry, bursaries) Read More »
The Mercury Playwriting Prize at the Mercury Theatre, Colchester, is open for submissions with the chance to win a £2,000 prize and a year-long attachment to the theatre. The prize is held in association with The University Of Essex. The Mercury says: “The Mercury Theatre is proud to announce its latest major initiative in support of new …
Play Submissions Helper has just published their monthly roundup of opportunities, featuring those with deadlines in March 2017. 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 to peruse the whole list of playwriting opportunities. Deadline: Various throughout March Source: Play Submissions Helper
