Opportunities

The Pleasance: London Associate Artists and Companies – open for applications

From 2019 on wards Pleasance Islington will appoint up to three annual London Associate Artists or Companies to join the Pleasance community. Applications are open to everyone! All theu ask is that you are based within the capital and can clearly demonstrate how being a London Associate will provide the transformative tools to enable you …

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Clean Break: An Introduction to writing for theatre in criminal justice settings

A one day introductory course for theatre-artists, early career playwrights and criminal justice professionals with an interest in the specialised field of theatre, women and criminal justice. Date: 8 February 2019 Cost: £59.88 – £91.32 How to book: here Deadline: not applicable  Source: @Playwriting_UK

Writing West Midlands: Short course in playwriting

This five week course will guide you into writing your first piece ready for the short play circuit where there are lots of opportunities for emerging playwrights. Participants will develop their own short play whilst learning the basics of playwriting through exercises and discussing the work of established playwrights. Find out more here Date: Starts 26 …

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The Vault: New Writers’ Programme open for applications

The Vault’s new writers’ programme is an 8 week practical writing course taking place at VAULT Festival 2019 (23 January – 17 March). Who is it for: Prospective writers over the age of 18, who have never had a full-length play staged before. Absolute beginners are strongly encouraged to apply. How does it work: Six …

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The Old Vic – Workshops for Artists

Following the success of their sell-out workshops in August the OV are proud to present a super-charged series of professional development workshops for all theatre artists to enjoy. Kick off your New Year with interactive sessions hosted by the legendary Rikki Beadle-Blair (MBE). Workshops can be attended on an individual basis, or to truly prepare …

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Young Writers’ Group at the Bush Theatre (14-17 year olds)

Aged 14 – 17?  Have you got a story to tell? Want to see your own words performed on stage? Join the Bush’s Young Writers Group for the chance to write your own play and see it performed in the Bush Theatre Studio. You will: •         Learn new skills in play writing •         Build a network of like-minded peers and writers •  …

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Opportunities – Pick of the Week: Shorts @ The Canal – Love Shots call out

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: Shorts @ The Canal – Love Shots call out Description: After Shorts @ The Canal – 1&2, …

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Opportunities Weekly Round-up: 23 November 2018

Want to support LPB? Become a member! 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). …

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Opportunities – Pick of the Week: Cuckoo Bang accepting submissions for BITS new writing night

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: Cuckoo Bang accepting submissions for BITS new writing night Description: BITS is a new writing night showcasing …

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