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The Old Vic accepting applications for the 3rd year of Old Vic 12

The Old Vic have launched the 3rd year of The Old Vic 12 and are now accepting applications! The Old Vic 12 is a creative scheme that aims to support artists. They are searching for 12 individual artists who are ready to take the next step in their careers. The scheme provides opportunities to expand …

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Opportunities – Pick of the Week: Chelsea Theatre seeking submissions for scratch night (£50 prize)

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: Chelsea Theatre seeking submissions for scratch night (£50 prize) Description: Chelsea Theatre are seeking submissions for their …

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Hammond House accepting scripts for screenwriting competition (£10 entry fee)

Hammond House are currently accepting short scripts for the launch of their new screenwriting competition. The genre is open but they are looking for work based on the theme: Eternal. They are looking scripts formatted for the screen (done via a professional software such as CELTX) with a time frame of 10 – 15 minutes. …

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London Horror Festival seeking scripts for production at the Old Red Lion Theatre

London Horror Festival  are seeking horror scripts for their 2017 festival! Through their annual playwriting competition, they are looking for scripts with a time frame of 45-60 minutes. The winning applicant will have their play performed on the opening night of the festival at the Old Red Lion Theatre on 15 October 2017. The play will …

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Chelsea Theatre seeking submissions for scratch night (£50 prize)

Chelsea Theatre are seeking submissions for their new scratch night, and are offering £50 prizes to the winning applicants! They are looking for short scripts based of the themes: home, culture, and boarders. They are accepting scripts, skits, comedy, poetry, and more. Each piece should be within the time frame of 2-9 minutes, and have …

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TheatreThirteen accepting scripts for scratch night

TheatreThirteen are hosting a scratch night for new writing and are looking for scripts. They are hosting the night to celebrate new writing, and to promote the work of new talent. In their words: “The pieces should be around 10 minutes each, feature no more than 3 actors, and ideally use minimal set/props. Each piece …

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Opportunities Weekly Round-up: 4 August 2017

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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Opportunities – Pick of the Week: VAULT Festival 2018 open for applications

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: VAULT Festival 2018 open for applications Description: VAULT Festival is now open to applications for the …

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Caroline Aherne Bursary for Funny Northern Women now open for submissions

The Caroline Aherne Bursary for Funny Northern Women is now open for submissions! BBC Comedy Commissioning in partnership with BBC Writersroom and BBC North are delighted to launch a new bursary scheme in the memory of the late Caroline Aherne. Aimed at northern female writers/performers, the Caroline Aherne Bursary for Funny Northern Women will award …

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Karman Theatre Company seeking shorts for new writing night at The Vaults Theatre

Karman Theatre Company are looking for plays to produce as part of their new writing night titled PIECES. They are looking for short plays with a time frame of 15-20 minutes. These can be of any genre and can also be an extract of a longer piece. In their words: “PIECES is a quarterly new …

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