Purple Hut Cre8tive is a new production company based in the North West looking for script writers to submit their scripts for consideration for their first feature film. They are looking for scripts that are character focused which are based in Manchester or the North West of England or with scope for relocating. At this …
Purple Hut Cre8tive seeking feature film scripts based in the North West Read More »
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). …
University Women in the Arts, the mentoring scheme to improve the transition from women studying the arts to working in the arts, has announced a series of new partnerships with leading arts and education organisations to help tackle abuse in the arts. The year long project will help female arts students and recent graduates have …
Interested in joining our team? We want to hear from you! London Playwrights Workshop is seeking an intern to support our work on both our blog and members’ site. The post is ideally suited to an emerging writer who is interested in broadening their knowledge of the new writing scene and gaining hands on experience …
London Playwrights’ Workshop: we are looking for an intern! Read More »
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: Caroline Aherne Bursary 2018 open for entries Description: the bursary, in the memory of the late Caroline Aherne …
Opportunities – Pick of the Week: Caroline Aherne Bursary 2018 open for entries Read More »
Writing authentic dialect is a powerful tool for playwrights. Get it right and you can add an extra layer of originality to your writing and bring depth to your characters and their world. Get it wrong and your characters will be more ‘cringe’ than credible… During this course, you’ll pick up key tips for tuning …
LPB Members: Online Course – Writing in Dialect: How to Listen, What to Write Read More »
Romsey Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society (RAODS) have launched their 321 Play Writing Competition 2019 and are looking for writers to submit entries which will be performed in Italy! The competition comprises three separate categories: Physical, Monologue and One Act, each with a maximum of 3 performers Writers are invited to submit entries for any …
RAODS ‘321’ Play Writing Competition 2019 open for entries for performance in Italy Read More »
Untold Theatre creates dynamic small-scale productions which are ‘original, imaginative and bold’ (Broadway Baby). Their ‘vivid, memorable, drama’ (Remote Goat) tours to theatres, rural venues, community spaces, and places of education. What they are looking for: bold, new full-length plays which have not yet been staged professionally in the UK. Applications are open to anybody …
Untold Theatre seeking plays from emerging writers Read More »
Theatre criticism is an important part of our industry. It can help theatre makers to develop as artists, as well as helping audiences find out more about a show. At Northern Stage they value unbiased reviews of our work from a diverse range of critics. We want to support and develop a culture of independent …
Free theatre criticism workshop with Lyn Gardner (North East, Deadline 18 October) Read More »
Are you a writer looking to break into the TV industry? Building on the success of their MonologueSlam UK initiative for actors, WriterSlam UK is Triforce Creative Network‘s programme to help TV production companies and broadcasters access new and established writers from diverse backgrounds. These TV industry professionals then support the writers in their career development, providing tangible …
