54321… Lights Camera Made! An accessible micro short film comp: with free entry codes available each month, but at just £3 to enter your 1 page script you could have the chance to get your story made! We’re excited to share 54321… Lights Camera Made!, an accessible micro short film competition that champions creativity on the page, …
Northern Spirit Theatre Company is now open to submissions for “A Funny Thing Happened”, the comedy edition of its new writing night, happening on 28 September 2025. From awkward first dates to weird family dinners, dodgy landlords, disastrous auditions, chaotic job interviews, or that one time you got mistaken for someone else, this night …
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NOVA is Tara Theatre’s flagship paid playwriting programme. We are looking to commission playwrights of South Asian heritage or connections that want to develop and showcase their work. The offer: A commission of £1,500 Writing Masterclass and dramaturgical support from our in-house artistic team and an acclaimed playwright. Past playwrights include Gurpreet Kaur Bhatti Opportunities …
The Gate is delighted to be partnering with Woven Voices to present the Woven Voices Prize for Playwriting. This prestigious award creates a vital pathway for migrant artists in the UK to have their work read, shared and developed, bringing their stories to life. The winning playwright will receive a commission of £3500, and a …
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We are seeking writers who are at their early stages of developing a piece of theatre or creating a new piece of work of up to 10 minutes for stage for our upcoming scratch night, regarding our theme – “Crossroads”. Last Autumn, we hosted the SOLD-OUT scratch night, “Roots & Connections,” which showcased a stunning array of …
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Join Story Engine Birmingham – a new stage to screen scratch night showcasing some of the best writing and acting talent in the West Midlands. This is an exciting chance to see short plays which shine a light on the brilliance of the city’s creative community. Story Engine Birmingham aims to link the worlds of …
Are you a Newham-based artist, community group, or resident with a story to tell? Apply now for a commission as part of the Newham Festival of Stories 2025, celebrating Newham At 60: A Borough Like No Other. We’re seeking creative proposals – performances, exhibitions, workshops, installations, and more – that explore the power of stories …
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INK Festival 2026 is now open for submissions. INK Festival is a unique celebration of new and diverse writing, held annually. Every year, it begins with a free script submission opportunity which is open to everyone—whether professional or non-professional. From over 1,000 short play and radio play submissions, 70 exceptional scripts are selected to be …
The Yale Drama Series is seeking submissions for its 2026 playwriting competition. The winning play will be selected by the series’ current judge, Branden Jacobs-Jenkins. 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 staged reading at the …
