New Writing North have teamed up with Quay Street Productions to offer one North East based screenwriter a unique paid opportunity to develop an original TV idea, hone their craft and build their networks over a 6 month period with leading production company Quay Street. This mentorship is aimed at early career screenwriters based in the North East …
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“We need stories again. In a time of poverty, we need our storytellers do their work properly. It is only through lightness, fun and anarchy that we can really investigate the darkest areas of human existence. So we investigate horror with lightness and play.” Simon Stephens Simon Stephens Returns to Milan for an Exclusive Playwriting …
Monday Monologue Club An evening dedicated to the solo performance returns to the Old Red Lion, curated and presented by Artistic Director Jack Robertson. Championing the very best in new writing whilst offering a stage for local actors to showcase their skills, this regular night is open to standalone speeches or monologues from full plays …
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Got a grim piece of theatre you want to share? Been thinking about that horror extract you’d like to perform? Be it horror comedy, dark cabaret, or straight up chilling drama, we want to hear about it! 🔪 Ahead of GrimFest 2026, the biggest horror fringe festival in London, we’re delighted to be hosting our …
Sharing this info via @annajordanwap on Instagram: Are you craving some company and community when you write? Could you do with some body doubling or accountability? And some decent space to work in away from home or a cramped and pricey coffee shop? Well, after lots of planning and scheming – Support Playwrights, @michelle_bonnard and …
We’re excited to read your submissions for the 2026 Papatango Prize. Join our Executive Director Chris Foxon at 5pm on 18th February for a session on how to make your play stand out. With around 1,600 submissions, we have to make tough choices. Chris will share what our readers look for, common pitfalls to avoid, …
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Wanna put on a show? We’re putting on a big callout for our summer season, hoping to reach companies new and old who want to put on some theatre. We’ve got limited slots towards the end of April, then booking from June onwards! What you’ll get: – 83 seat venue with thrust stage – Full …
We are looking out for writers to grace us with their talents and be apart of our next scratch night! Please know that the prompt is not super strict and anything you would like to share or get up on its feet is welcome – we wish to inspire not to limit! Location: The Union …
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For those who enjoy screenwriting but prefer not to work alone, the monthly Screenwriters Club group offers a space to write alongside others. The group meets at the Gregson Centre in Lancaster and is open to writers of all experience levels, from complete beginners to established professionals. What participants can expect: Coffee and conversation (11am) …
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