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Shifft Script Lab is a writing lab for female and non-binary* screenwriters in Wales. It provides screenwriters with the opportunity to share and receive feedback on their work in development. They provide peer and mentor feedback and actor reading sessions in an environment that encourages innovation and creative risk-taking. They aim to nuture writers and …
Shifft Script Lab open for applications (female and non-binary* screenwriters in Wales) 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: The Liverpool Hope Playwriting Prize open for entries of comedy scripts Description: The Liverpool Hope Playwriting Prize …
The Young Pleasance London are looking for inspiring monologues from aspiring playwrights to enter their new playwriting competition. From the submissions, they will select a shortlist of approximately 20 monologues that will be performed by the Young Pleasance London company at the Pleasance Theatre, Islington, in December 2018 as their inaugural production. After this performance, …
Young Pleasance London: Playwriting Competition – open for monologue submissions (16-25) Read More »
Would you like to be a part of an exciting new Writers and Storytellers Collective based in Prescot, Knowsley? Writers, playwrights, poets, oral storytellers, aged 14 – 99+ years are welcome to apply. How to apply: email admin@mateproductions.co.uk to register your interest and find out more! Deadline: none posted Source: @Playwriting_UK
VAULT Festival is London’s biggest and boldest annual arts festival, hosting hundreds of events each year; reaching across theatre, comedy, film, live performance, and more. Applications for VAULT 2019 are now open! How to apply: find out more and apply here. Deadline: 24 August 2018 at 6pm Source: @Playwriting_UK
What makes a brilliant, memorable character? How can we create them on the page? Flawed and compelling characters are the cornerstone of any powerful drama. But what is character? And how can we create characters that actors want to sink their teeth into, and truly speak to audiences? This will be a session for writers …
Monobox Workshop: Creating memorable characters with Lisa Carroll Read More »
Cultureword’s 9th National Black Writers Conference will take place on Saturday, 13th October 2018. The Conference is for writers and publishers who identify as Black/Asian/BAME/POC. The conference will be covering: digital literature, afro-futurism, mental health, crime, developing audiences, self publishing and the Black Cultural Economy. Over Here Zine Fest, a festival of zines that showcase …
The Liverpool Everyman and Playhouse Playwrights’ Programme is a free course for writers and theatre makers in the Liverpool City Region. Each year, up to ten writers are invited to join the programme and work closely with their New Works team to hone their playwriting skills and knowledge, with a view to write a full length stage …
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). …
