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Northern English writers wanted for audio drama – ‘Scuttled’

In collaboration with MOLA (Museum of London Archaeology) Bamalam Productions are looking for six North West-based writers to work on an exciting new Creative Residency that will combine archaeology and historical research to create a unique audio drama. Via a series of interconnected vignettes over 60 minutes, SCUTTLED will tell the story of a single …

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Creative Check-In: Writers – Led by Anna Jordan

Staying connected in challenging times is hard. The #CreativeSurvivalKit team invite you to join a drop in chat session led by Anna Jordan  on the 31st of March. This session is for professional playwrights and screenwriters, at any level of experience, to help you remember that even in these extraordinary times, you are not alone. The …

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The North East Playwriting Award – by the Live Theatre and the Catherine Cookson Charitable Trust

The Live Theatre in Newcastle has announced the inaugural North East Playwriting Award in partnership with The Catherine Cookson Charitable Trust. This brand new venture seeks to award commissions to two playwrights who are either from or based in the North East of England. The commissioned plays will then be produced for the Live Theatre …

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Edmonds Driftwood Players – Festival of Shorts

Edmonds Driftwood Players (Washington State, USA) has announced their theme and call for submissions for their 12th Annual Festival of Shorts. The festival provides an opportunity for playwrights to have their works brought to life on stage, as well as gain recognition and potential awards. Past winners have later been developed into full-length award-winning plays. The …

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Royal Exchange Theatre – script submission window open for writers based in North-West England

The Royal Exchange Theatre in Manchester is now accepting open submissions for scripts from playwrights based in the North-West of England. The Royal Exchange Theatre aims to build long-term, supportive relationships with writers and invest in their talent. While it is unlikely that a script sent during their Script Window will receive a full production …

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‘Keep it Fringe’ Fund – Funding programme for Edinburgh Fringe led by Phoebe Waller-Bridge

The Edinburgh Fringe society has announced the launch of the ‘Keep it Fringe’ fund, a new initiative to support Fringe artists, which is being led by Fringe Society President Phoebe Waller-Bridge. This fund, supported by the Fleabag for Charity campaign and funds donated to the Fringe Society, will distribute 50 bursaries of £2,000 to individual artists …

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Yorick Radio – Submissions window now open

Yorick Radio is a weekly literary podcast first launched in 2020. Their first official submissions window is now open. They are looking for exciting, engaging writing, both real and imaginary, that piques interest and sparks imagination; pieces that are unique and present  new angles, distinctive literary styles and different points of view. They are looking …

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Kirk Players (Illinois, USA) – Short Play Writing Contest

The Kirk Players is a non-profit theatre organization serving Mundelein and Lake County, Illinois, USA, and is excited to invite submissions for a Short Play Writing Contest! – Playwrights must be at least 18 years old to submit a script – All plays must be complete, one act comedic, non-musical works, running 15-20 minutes, with …

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Anthroplay Theatre – Anthrotalks New Writing Event

Anthroplay are looking for monologues, spoken word, poetry and songs from new and existing writers/performers that revolve around the theme “FEMME” as part of their next Anthrotalks, a new-writing event held at The Hackney Den on the last Thursday of (most) months, to celebrate upcoming International Women’s Day. GUIDELINES Pieces no longer than 5 minutes Make …

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