IdeasTap article: how to format a script (plus downloadable template)
Playwright and scriptwriter, Isla Gray, has written a glossary of scriptwriting terms and a downloadable template too. Read the article here.
The Newspeak Theatre accepting submissions
The Newspeak Theatre produces at least one new play from an emerging writer each season. If you are interested in submitting plays or any written work to be to be produced by the Newspeak Theatre please send in a sample no longer than 10 pages of your work as well as a synopsis (max 700w) Please …
The Newspeak Theatre Company seeks writer for their writers-room
The Newspeak Theatre Company is looking for another writer to join their writers-room. The writers-room is a hot-bed for playwrights to meet and develop work in in. How to apply: if you are interested in becoming a member of the writers-room send in a sample of your writing and a short statement about yourself and …
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Opportunities Weekly Round-up: 6 December 2013
Our weekly round-up of opportunities listed on the blog that haven’t yet reached their closing date (listed in order of closing date). Pokfulham Rd Productions seeking playwright for collaboration (fluent Korean required) – No deadline posted Bubble and Squeak Collective seeking plays to workshop – No deadline posted Sky Arts Futures Fund – £30K bursaries …
Short plays sought for ObamAmerica festival at Theatre503
Short plays are sought for ObamAmerica, a festival of new writing to be produced at Theatre503 in London. Over Here Theatre Company is seeking submissions of fifteen minute plays for ObamAmerica, a festival of new writing to be produced at Theatre503 in London in the spring of 2014. The festival, which will run 27 May …
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Writersroom Comedy Masterclass
BBC writersroom invites you to a comedy masterclass with Jason Cook, creator & writer of the hugely popular BBC Two sitcom, Hebburn, and Matt Tiller, Executive Producer. This exclusive event which will take place in Manchester, is a unique opportunity to put your questions to the writer of Hebburn, Jason Cook, and Executive Producer, Matt Tiller …
24:7 Theatre Festival accepting submissions (entry fee)
Manchester’s 24:7 Theatre Festival is now accepting submissions for 2014. The festival, which will be celebrating its 10th year, will take place from 18-25 July 2014 in venues across Manchester. They are looking for original, unpublished scripts of between 40-60 minutes in length. Plays which have formed part of a theatre season or have been on …
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Call for Applications: The Camargo Foundation 2014-15 Fellowships for Scholars and Artists
The Camargo Foundation is now accepting applications from: Scholars working in French and Francophone cultures, including cross-cultural studies that engage the cultures and influences of the Mediterranean region Visual artists, creative writers, film/video/new media directors, playwrights, composers, choreographers, and multidisciplinary artists. The program is intended to give Fellows the time and space they need to …
NEWS: 50% off Nick Hern Books – sale ends at 10am tomorrow!!
Nick Hern Books are offering 50% off ALL books for 24 hours only. The sale ends at 10am tomorrow, Friday 6th December – so you’ll need to be quick! For more information click here. Source: NHB e-flyer
NEWS: The Albany Arts Centre holding £1 ticket sale this Friday!
The Albany arts centre in south-east London is to release a batch of tickets costing £1 for each of its 30 shows in their spring season. The dedicated market stall on Deptford High Street, this Friday 6th Dec, will be selling the £1 tickets, with remaining tickets being released on their website later that day. Read the full …
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