Each week we look through our pile of writing opportunities to pick out one we think is particularly worth your time. It could be an innovative brief, great prize money, a high-profile company, or just plain fun. This week’s pick: Itch + Scratch theatre seeking shorts on theme of ‘Great’ Britain Description: Itch + Scratch theatre are …
Woman SRSLY is a bi-monthly cabaret style performance event, which creates support and a platform for female-led performance work. After a successful first night in August, Woman SRSLY is launching an open call for proposals from performance artists to participate in future Woman SRSLY events at CentrE17, Walthamstow. They are seeking proposals from female identified …
Target Theatre Company are now accepting submissions of new plays in consideration for development with their company. They are looking plays that have not previously been produced or performed. Plays should not be under consideration by any other theatre or company at this time. In their words: “Plays should feel urgent and relevant to the …
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Talawa Theatre Company have launched Talawa Studio Firsts, a new initiative for Black theatre-makers to create a new piece of work in a Studio with their support. Talawa Theatre Company will work with 3 emerging artists or companies, giving exclusive use of a Studio for one week of research and development during autumn 2017. The available slots are during weeks commencing …
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Traverse Theatre have opened their annual submission window, and are seeking bold, brilliant and innovative new plays. They are looking for full-length scripts from writers from across the UK, Scotland and Ireland. In their words: “We want to know what you have to say about the world today – where we are going, what consumes us, …
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Graeae, Bush Theatre, Soho Theatre, Ovalhouse, Talawa and Tamasha are offering a unique development opportunity for BAME D/deaf and disabled playwrights nationwide! Write to Play is a paid year-long new writing course for D/deaf and disabled writers run by award-winning theatre company Graeae. With the programme now in its fifth year, Graeae is partnering with five acclaimed theatre companies, to …
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Want to support LPB? Become a member! Our weekly Friday round-up of opportunities listed on the blog that haven’t yet reached their closing date (listed in order of closing date). Opportunities are grouped into four sections: 1) Pick of the Week & featured posts; 2) Opportunities with Deadlines; 3) Workshops and Events; 4) Ongoing opportunities (No deadline). …
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In celebration of Scotland’s ‘Year of Young People 2018’ the Tron Theatre is launching the Mayfesto Award, a new annual award for early career playwrights in Scotland. One writer will be awarded a £2,000 cash prize, and a package including script development sessions and a run of public rehearsed readings at Mayfesto 2018. In this inaugural year of …
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Amper & Sand, a young, independent London-based publisher seeks short play scripts for its latest publication, which will celebrate the best of the UK’s short play writing. In their words: “Short play nights are a common way for emerging playwrights to have their work performed, meet directors, work with actors, and engage in the theatre-making process. The short …
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Each week we look through our pile of writing opportunities to pick out one we think is particularly worth your time. It could be an innovative brief, great prize money, a high-profile company, or just plain fun. This week’s pick: Full Disclosure Theatre seeking LGBTQ+ short plays for new writing night XPOSED Description: Full Disclosure Theatre are …
