Underscore Studios presents a unique opportunity for storytellers to explore the power of tarot in crafting captivating narratives. This free online workshop is open to participants in London and beyond, providing an immersive online experience that will ignite your creative imagination. Led by film and theatre maker, Giulia Maglione, this workshop is designed to empower you …
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On 19 May 2023 – what would have been Comedy legend Victoria Wood’s 70th Birthday, Sean Foley, our double Olivier Award-winning Artistic Director, announced the creation of the first ever major playwrighting prize dedicated to the art of Comedy. The Victoria Wood Playwrighting Prize for Comedy in partnership with The Victoria Wood Foundation is the brainchild of Foley, who is renowned for …
This friendly and informal course is an introduction to playwriting and aimed at those at the beginning of their playwriting journey. The course explores some of the key aspects of writing a play for the stage. It also lifts the lid on playwriting, giving you an understanding of how the theatre industry works and how …
With its 2023 applications currently in reading, the Scribe Playwriting Competition (partnered with Play Submissions Helper) is currently taking submissions for its 2024 competition. They invite playwrights from around the world to submit new full length and one-act plays or musicals into the competition. The winners of the competition receive the prestigious Marsha A. Croyle …
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TriForce Productions are looking for a Trainee Writer to work on a returning comedy panel show. As this is a trainee position, they are happy to hear from those who may not have professional experience. You may be transferring from a different industry! Ideally, you will also have a passion for Black history and comedy. …
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The MA in Creative Writing: Scriptwriting at the University of East Anglia is hosting its annual Public Workshops. The programme nurtures new scriptwriting talent from the UK and around the world. Recent graduates include: E.V Crowe, James McDermott and Janice Okoh. Alumna Deborah Davis was nominated for an Oscar for her co-written screenplay of The Favorite. …
The Yale Drama Series is seeking submissions for its 2024 playwriting competition. The winning play will be selected by the series’ current judge, Jeremy O. Harris. The winner of this annual competition will be awarded the David Charles Horn Prize of $10,000, publication of their manuscript by Yale University Press, and a celebratory event. The …
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If you are aged 25 years or younger and would like to enter the Mustapha Matura Award and Mentoring Programme to win £3,000 and mentoring from a top Black British playwright. Run by the Alfred Fagon Awards, The Mustapha Matura Award is supported by the Estate of Mustapha Matura, The Henry and Mary Kent Trust …
