Overture is an exciting new musical theatre development scheme. Overture’s aims are to develop the skills and practises of underrepresented Musical Theatre writing teams across the UK, whilst building relationships with venues and other leading UK talent. Each writing team must have an actual show they want to develop and they welcome applications from participants at all …
Dive into the world of theatre-making and shape the future of theatre with OV Theatre Makers, a free six-month training programme for ages 18-30 run by The Old Vic. With the support of director Joseph Hancock and leading professional theatre makers from across the UK, you’ll explore contemporary theatre-making practices to provide you with a …
Book, Music & Lyrics is accepting applicants for its Librettists’ workshop and its First Year Composer/Lyricist workshop to begin in September 2023. BML is recognised by ACE as ‘the only organisation in Britain’ offering this training, and ‘good value for money’ for the participants. All facilitators are working industry professionals, in a programme offering professional …
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The BBC New Comedy Awards is a nationwide talent search to find the best new stand-up, sketch and musical comedians. Since they first launched in 1995, the prestigious awards have helped launch the careers of many of the UK’s best-loved comedians. What’s the prize?: Shortlisted candidates will be asked to perform at regional heats across the …
The Mercury Theatre in Colchester will once again nurture and grow the very best writing talent from the East of England in their exciting new playwriting development programme. Over nine months, Mercury Playwrights will be guided and mentored them mentored through the process of creating their own full-length play or piece of theatre. Participants will meet once …
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The 503Five is an 18 month residency supported by the Carne Trust and Orseis Trust offering writers the opportunity to find their creative home at Theatre503, develop work and experience being at the heart of a new writing theatre. This scheme is for UK based writers only and is designed for writers who have developed their craft to …
The submission window for Little Fish Theatre’s (San Pedro, California, USA) 22nd Annual PICK OF THE VINE short play festival to be presented January-February 2024 is now open. Only short plays (under 15 minutes)submitted through this process will be considered. The theme for this year’s Festival is: NEW BEGINNINGS Playwrights are invited to only submit a play …
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The Woodward/Newman Award is an exclusive honor offered by Constellation Stage & Screen (Bloomington, Indiana, USA), started through the support of Joanne Woodward, Newman’s Own Foundation, and the Newman family, celebrating Paul Newman & Joanne Woodward’s tremendous history of work on stage and screen. It presents the best unpublished play of the year with a …
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Discovery is Kali’s free writing programme for aspiring female and nb playwrights of South Asian descent in the West Midlands, East Midlands and London, in collaboration with Birmingham Repertory Theatre Leicester Curve and Theatre 503. Selected writers receive: 3 playwriting workshops led by leading female practitioners. Dramaturgical support to develop their 10-page submission into a 20-minute play. Rehearsal …
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Join actor and best-selling author Rebecca Humphries for The Rules of Comedy at The Mono Box! Over 3 sessions, you’ll explore new forms of comic storytelling – looking at their specific sets of rules and picking up tips on how to apply them. Rebecca will impart advice, encourage opinion, and leave you equipped with a practical framework & inspiration from iconic stories and characters. …
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