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Unleash Your Creativity at the TakeTen Chesil Theatre New Writing Festival 2025-2026 Aspiring and seasoned writers are invited to participate in the ninth biennial playwriting event. This nationwide competition kicks off on 1st March 2025 with the theme of ‘Angels’. Writers are encouraged to explore diverse interpretations – from leather-clad motorbike riders to classical angels, guardian and fallen angels, …
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The BBC New Comedy Awards is a nationwide talent search to find the best new comedy talent. Since they first launched in 1995 the prestigious awards have helped launch the careers of many of the UK’s best-loved comedians. What’s the prize? Shortlisted candidates will be asked to perform at regional heats across the UK through September …
Event Summary Join us for a comprehensive introduction to writing for short films. Led by Dan Horrigan, this course will see you generate ideas, find the approach that best suits your story, and be primed for your best script. Event Description Writing the Short Film Accelerator is the result of over ten years of writing …
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StoryFirst – Writer’s Call Out Deadline Tuesday 22 April at 10AM Got a story to share? National Youth Theatre Members can now submit your scripts for StoryFirst, part of our new writing festival this summer hosted at our award-winning Workshop Theatre. We’re inviting NYT Members to submit a script to be considered for development and …
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Developing your playwriting craft & nurturing your voice / MA Playwriting info session 30th April 17:00-17:45 / Online: Sign up here The MA Playwriting course at the University of Manchester, is designed to provide a genuine gateway into a writing career in the theatre and performance industries. Over the course of the year, students work …
CALL OUT: HEAD JUDGE WANTED! Riverside Studios is on the hunt for a passionate, experienced theatre and performance practitioner to lead our panel at this year’s Bitesize Festival. 
What you’ll do: 
Watch 20–30 shows between 7 July–3 August Collaborate with Bitesize Volunteers Help shape our final awards What you’ll get: 
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Theatre503 Writers’ Programme features an incredible lineup of Courses and Masterclasses led by some of the best writers from the UK and beyond. Write your first full length play, or master the art of short plays, advance your playwriting skills to the next level or dive into more industry specific areas such as political plays …
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Short Attention Span Theatre are looking for 10-minute plays for their shows in July 2025 at the Ayr Gaiety and subsequent 3-date tour of Ayrshire community venues. The deadline is Wednesday, 30th April 2025 The theme is the Swedish pop sensation ABBA. Interpret this however you like. Scripts should be for no more than three …
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