The search is on to find the next group of exciting artists to become The Old Vic 12. The Old Vic 12 is a group of 12 extraordinary developing artists ready to take the next step in their careers. The scheme provides opportunities to expand their networks, receive first class mentoring and benefit from a prestigious association with …
It’s the last month to enter Shore Scripts Feature, TV Pilot & Short Screenplay Contests. The details: * 37 Oscar, Golden Globe, Emmy & Bafta Winning Judges * 98 Prod Comps & Agents and 25 amazing Directors to read the winning screenplays. * Oscar winning Alumni. We’ve helped 50+ Writers gain representation, sell, and have …
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The Questors Theatre is planning a themed evening of short plays, looking at the darker side of social media. Selected entries will receive a staged reading during their coming season. Love it or loathe it, social media is part of modern life. Friendships are formed and played out in cyberspace. The internet brings us together…and sometimes tears …
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IT’S BACK (AND JUST A BIT BIGGER AND BETTER). WRITERS, COME SUBMIT YOUR SCRIPTS TO THE BRIGHTON SCRATCH NIGHT! 9 Extracts, 2 performances across 3 nights. 1 play to be produced for a full Brighton Fringe run. What they are looking for (in their words): • We want your scripts (PDF’s please. None of this …
Unmasked Theatre seeking new work for Brighton scratch night & fringe run Read More »
Robin Hood Theatre has introduced a new script submission process for 2018-19. In their words: “Our script submissions window will open on September 1st 2018 until midnight on September 30th 2018, open to all writers aged 16+ based in the East Midlands region and members of our play writing group, Play Group.” How it works: …
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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). …
Hampstead Theatre is thrilled to announce the return of The Inspire Programme, an opportunity for playwrights aged 18 to 25 to develop their craft under the mentorship of award-winning playwright Roy Williams. Beginning in November 2018, the playwrights will attend monthly group sessions with Roy and visiting practitioners, as well as one-on-one meetings. They will also …
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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: Hampstead Theatre submission window open Description: The Hampstead Theatre is looking for original plays and promising writers. …
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Hampstead Theatre is looking for original plays and promising writers. Their annual submission window is now open. “We want to read engaging stories, writing that takes risks and plays that speak to a modern audience. If the voice is refreshing, or if the play is delivered with power, rigour or wit, we want to read …
If you have a 10-15 minute standalone short you want to stick in front of an audience, new writing night Briefs is after some pieces for performance at London’s Waterloo East Theatre on 6th September. It’s super low-key, so easier to stage the better. Unpaid for all of us unfortunately but it’s always great fun …
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