The Papatango New Writing Prize is open for submissions until 5pm on 16th March 2026. Got questions? Join the team online at 1pm on 11 February. We’ll talk through how the Prize works, how to enter and what we’re looking for – and we’ll answer your questions. This session will be recorded for those who …
Calling all theatremakers: applications for our next Pleasance Scratch on 8th & 9th April are now open! ⏰ We provide: – Mentoring and support from our team – A slot in our Cabaret Main House theatre to share your 10 minute piece of theatre work-in-progress with an audience and get their feedback – Professional photos …
The David Nobbs Memorial Trust, founded in 2016 after the death of the beloved Reggie Perrin author, opens its annual new comedy writing competition on Monday, 2nd February. Since its inception, the competition has endeavoured to encourage and champion emerging talent with financial aid, offering cash prizes to help ‘buy time’ for writing. The Trust also supports writers through …
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The Dramaturgs’ Network is offering an online workshop for early-career dramaturgs interested in supporting writers and developing new plays. Listening, Shaping, Asking: Supporting writers is taking place on Thursday 19th February @ 18:30 (GMT). There are 30 places available and while it’s free to our members, it’s also open to non-members to sign-up and participate. Here are the …
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The Established Dramaturgs Award 2026 is open for nominations. The last day to nominate is Friday 27th February and the winner will be selected by a panel of industry professionals, receive £500, a complimentary annual membership to the Dramaturgs’ Network and an invitation to participate in a live event with us in the Spring. Members …
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Heads or Tales is a New Writing Scratch Night in London, created by Sláinte! Theatre a London-based theatre company which aims to tell authentic stories from Celtic Voices through new writing and devised works. They ensure to provide a platform and support for Celtic creatives in all aspects of their theatre-making practice, and thrive to create a …
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We are excited to announce that the Little Chick Emerging Writers Scheme 2026 is officially open for submissions! This year Little Chick is working in collaboration with WDM Entertainment and the Arvon Foundation to support the next cohort of talented emerging writers. The television drama writing programme is for early-career professional screenwriters across the UK …
The Union Theatre, in association with Off Main Stage, are looking for plays for their inaugural One Act Festival. As part of the Union Theatre’s in-house productions, the One Act Plays (drama and musicals) will be performed by professional actors in London and directed by industry professionals, over May 18 th to the 29 th …
