Opportunities

Founding Fall Theatre seeking stand alone scenes

Founding Fall Theatre is seeking stand alone scenes for performance at their next ‘Free Fall’ event, which will take place in December at Drapers Hall (Elephant & Castle). This scratch/ improv hybrid is an intrepid form of theatre performance. With an intense 3 day rehearsal process, live musicians improvising around the text and redirection being …

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The North Wall Oxford seeking young writers for ArtsLab residency

Are you aged 18-25? Passionate about pursuing a career in theatre? The North Wall in Oxford is looking for aspiring young writers and directors for their annual FREE Easter ArtsLab residency from Monday 1 April – Fri 1 April 2019. (board and lodging included): working intensively with professional actors, directors and playwrights to stage script-based work. Selection is by …

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Drip Action Theatre Company: Arundel Festival Theatre Trail open for submissions

Writers are invited to submit plays for the 2019 Arundel Festival Theatre Trail.The Arundel Festival Theatre Trail, conceived and presented by Drip Action Theatre Company, is now in its nineteenth year. It performs at the end of August, on each of the Festival’s eight days, eight short plays at eight different venues all over Arundel – this …

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BBC Writersroom announces submission window for Script Room Drama 2019

BBC Writersroom’s regular window for unsolicited scripts is open between 5pm on Monday 10 December 2018 and 5pm on Monday 7 January 2019 for Drama scripts (TV, film, radio, stage or online).  Before considering making a submission, you will need to read the  information  on the website carefully. Submissions that do not meet the criteria or are in …

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Almost Random Theatre (A.R.T) Playwriting Competition seeking one minute plays

A.R.T have a course about DEATH on Udemy.com. It can be found here.  They are currently  looking to update it and would like to include ONE MINUTE PLAYS that relate to the topics in the course. Note: it is possible to watch some of the course free as some of the lectures are available without enrolling. How …

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Drama Studio London: Writing For The Theatre – Playwriting Course 2019

Want to create an original script for the stage and have actors bring it to life? This course is for you. For writers of all levels. No upper age limit. Classes are held in the evenings from January to July with a month’s break in April. Course breakdown:  BLOCK 1: Stage Writing Techniques in Theory and …

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Opportunities Weekly Round-up: 2 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: The Royal Court Theatre and Kudos Writing Fellowships open for applications (£10k bursary)

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: The Royal Court Theatre and Kudos Writing Fellowships open for applications (£10k bursary) Description: The Royal Court …

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Katzpace call out for submissions

Katzpace, at Katzenjammers Bierkeller, are producing their own scratch night for early 2019  At this moment they are looking for short scripts approx 10 minutes long to showcase. How to apply: please send submissions to info@katzpace.co.u Deadline: rolling  Source: London Pub Theatres

Unlimited: Funding opportunities for disabled artists making disability-led work

UK-based disabled artists and companies making disability-led work, across all art forms, are invited to apply for these funding opportunities: Main Commissions Main Research and Development Awards Emerging Artist Awards How to apply: find out more on the website Deadline:  29 October 2018, at midday Source: @Playwriting_UK