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Monday Club seeking scripts for rehearsed reading at Old Red Lion Theatre

Monday Club are currently accepting scripts for a rehearsed reading of a new play at the Old Red Lion Theatre. In their words: “The Spill is an evening of new writing, giving one playwright the opportunity to have their new play performed as a rehearsed reading in front of a live audience. Monday Club work with …

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Monday Club accepting creative work for scratch night at Chelsea Theatre

Monday Club are accepting creative work for their scratch night Take The Floor. In their words: “The night promotes new work within all forms of theatre and forges connections for collaboration between these varying mediums. Whether you’re putting on part of a play, a dance, a mime or anything else creative, we want to hear from you. We encourage …

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Opportunities Weekly Round-up: 28 July 2017

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). Want to be sure you never miss …

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VAULT Festival 2018 open for applications

VAULT Festival is now open to applications for the 2018 Festival. They are looking for daring, innovative and engaging work to present to audiences between January and March 2018. This year there are three strands to which you can apply: Theatre & Performance, Comedy Festival and LATES. Their application guide covers the first two strands; if …

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Eloise Lally Productions seeking scripts for London Fringe Festival

Eloise Lally Productions are seeking full-length plays and plays currently in development for production at a London fringe venue next year. The opportunity is for writers who have a full-length play that has not yet been produced and writers who are currently developing a full-length play. What to submit/how to apply: Writers should submit full-length plays …

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Opportunities – Pick of the Week: Heretic Productions seeking monologues for production at the Arcola Theatre

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: Heretic Productions seeking monologues for production at the Arcola Theatre. Description: Heretic Productions have launched their new …

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New Works of Merit Playwriting Contest 2017 (cash prizes, $25 entry fee)

It’s the 15th year of the New Works of Merit Playwriting contest, and they are seeking submissions! They are looking for original full-length scripts that are no longer than 2 hours or over 90 pages. (Scripts over 90 pages with a performance time under 2 hours are also eligible.) Most formats are being accepted, but …

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National Museums Liverpool seeks writer/story builder (paid)

National Museums Liverpool are looking for a writer/story builder for their Terracotta Warriors ‘TRUE COLOURS’ Education programme. In their words: “A writer / story-builder is required to write a script for an animated story performance involving interaction with school children and performed by actors. It will be inspired by an exhibition of the Chinese Terracotta …

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Playwrights’ Redrafting Workshop (with Jennifer Farmer)

If you’ve written a first draft of a play but need help getting it to the final stages, Jennifer Farmer is hosting a redrafting workshop to help you get there. Course Content: If you’ve completed your first draft but can’t see the play for the words! This intensive workshop will arm you with the exercises, …

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Heretic Productions seeking monologues for production at the Arcola Theatre

Heretic Productions have launched their new playwriting initiative Heretic Voices, and seek monologues from writers and writer-performers to be fully produced by professionals at the Arcola in January  2018. Plays will also be published in a collection. Monologues can be of any genre and on any subject, and can feature more than one voice but must …

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