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TSL Free Screenplay Contest 2023

The Script Lab is re-opening their search for top new writers and projects. They are accepting features, TV pilots and short screenplays.  All Three Winners Receive: Distribution to The  Script Lab’s network of nearly a thousand industry professionals. Career consultation session with Coverfly’s Writer Development team. One Year Membership to TSL 360 screenwriting video library. …

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Permission To Write – Now Accepting Masterclass Proposals

Permission to Write seek to cultivate and amplify the voices of Black writers and writers of colour through mentorship, classes, and community. They are now accepting PTW Masterclass proposals. The opportunity pays $200 with the opportunity for a bonus based on registration. Apply here. Find out more about Permission to Write and this opportunity on …

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Crazy Cats Theatre – Flash Fiction Writing Competition

Crazy Cats Theatre is launching a new flash fiction writing competition. Flash fiction stories must be between 75 and 400 words, and can be of any genre. Open to anyone over the age of 18. £5 entry, with a 10% discount until 31st January with code 10EARLYFICTION 1st prize: £50, 2nd prize £25, 3rd prize …

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The New American Theatre – One Act Plays Competition

The New American Theatre is seeking new one act plays for their 2023 Festival of New American One Act Plays. International submissions are accepted. A selection of 5-10 finalists will be performed in our Spring Festival of New One Act Plays. Production and performances will be under the supervision of New American Theatre artistic director …

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Sláinte! Theatre – Heads or Tales? Scratch Night

Slàinte! Theatre is an Irish and Scottish new writing theatre company based in London which is running a monthly scratch night: Heads or Tails? Writers will present two scenes from a piece of work: their first scene and their last. As a theatre company, Sláinte focuses on representing Scottish and Irish Voices and would ask …

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10 Week Playwriting Course by Hannah Kennedy

Hannah Kennedy is a playwright and dramaturg who holds an MFA in Writing for Stage and Broadcast Media from the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama with Distinction. Hannah’s works include: ‘Twigs’, a commission from the University of Chichester; ‘Ducks’ performed at the Barons Court Theatre in London, and ‘Dead Positive’ performed at VAULT …

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Papatango New Writing Prize 2023

The 15th Papatango New Writing Prize is now open for entries! The UK’s biggest annual playwriting opportunity guarantees feedback for all – an unrivalled investment in new writers everywhere. It awards its winner £7000, a full production & royalties in association with London’s Bush Theatre in spring 2024, and publication with Nick Hern Books. It …

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Look Sharp Theatre – Comedy Submissions

Look Sharp Theatre are an exciting independent non-profit Leeds based company who specialise in comedy and farce. With four shows produced since November 2021, they are looking for new comedy writing for their 2023 season. This production will support their ambitions to become an associate artist with a professional theatre. It is a great opportunity to …

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Young Pleasance at Edinburgh Fringe 2023

Aged 16-21 and interested in performance and off-stage theatre roles? Young Pleasance is now open for 2023 applications! Young Pleasance offers a professional theatre experience in a large scale ensemble production, including a two week Edinburgh Fringe run. Each year Young Pleasance creates a company of young aspiring creatives (performers and non-performers). The company specialise …

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