LPB’s Former Intern Hector Dyer shares his story on what it’s really like working at London Playwrights’ Blog. Want to work with us? Check out our current job postings! My first proper day with London Playwrights Blog was a very literal case of learning on the job. Despite plenty of phone calls and email correspondence, …
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Tamasha Developing Artists (TDA) is soliciting applications for the third year of its Tamasha Playwrights group. Tamasha Playwrights is a writer-led collective founded in October 2014 by Tamasha’s Artistic Director Fin Kennedy and formed of eight playwrights from a diverse range of backgrounds. The aims of Tamasha Playwrights are: To offer long-term career development in a supportive environment to 8 …
There is an opportunity for an experienced script editor to join the Scripting Team on one of the BBC’s flagship continuing Drama Series, Casualty. The role includes ensuring that commissioned scripts are of the required standard which conform to the editorial brief and are available for use at the appropriate time. Along with this you will …
Theatre Clwyd is open for applications to the Daniel Owen Writing Competition. A shortlist of chosen works will be performed at the awards night of the Daniel Owen festival by professional actors. The winning writer will receive a cash prize and an award. To mark 100 years since the birth of Roald Dahl, this year’s theme …
The Daniel Owen Writing Competition (11-25 years old, Wales) Read More »
Playpens are 100-minute sessions of one-on-one professional feedback with David Lane for your writing. The sessions will be conducted over Skype or phone and there will be follow-up guidance. The sessions will be held between October – December 2016. In addition if you book before midnight on Monday 12th September you only pay £120 – receiving 20% off the usual price of £150. …
20% Discount on Playpen Sessions with David Lane (£120) Read More »
Itch + Scratch are accepting submissions for their latest show of new writing at the Hackney Showroom. The audience comes first at Itch + Scratch so take into consideration the format and ethos of their events when submitting material, particularly in regards to cast size and equal representation. What to submit: 10-15 minutes in length. Can …
Pathos Theatre Productions are receiving submissions from emerging playwrights to commission a full-length play. The play will be performed in a London venue and writers will be involved in the rehearsal process. What to submit: No longer than 90 minutes and no more than four characters. Plays must be new and never previously performed, although R&D …
The Van Eyck invites artists, designers, photographers, architects, landscape architects, curators, writers, and thinkers to apply for a residency at the Jan van Eyck Academie for 6 up to 12 months. The Van Eyck is an international multiform organization for fine art, design, and reflection. Successful applicants will have their own studio and a programme …
Van Eyck Call for Applications for Residency (€65 registration fee) Read More »
Young Everyman Playhouse is open for applications to join their two year writers programme. In this programme you will: Learn the fundamentals of playwriting such as character, structure and narrative Work with professional playwrights and theatre practitioners Read and discuss plays as a group Write monologues, short plays and try out ideas Develop a new, full length …
YEP Young Everyman Playhouse Writers Two-Year Programme (Liverpool, age 18-25) Read More »
Page to Stage are inviting writers to submit a NEW 10-minute scripts (or excerpt of a longer script) to be rehearsed by actors and directors, then shared and given feedback by an industry panel. The next Page to Stage is on Wednesday 21 September at The Horse & Stables, London SE1 7RW. What to submit: Scripts should have 2-4 …
Page To Stage seeking 10-minute scripts for rehearsed readings (£10 fee if selected) Read More »
