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The next Actor Awarenss scratch night will be Sunday the 4th of February and the theme is Class. The interpretation of the theme is down to you. They are looking for 4 pieces of new writing. It will be part of the Actor Awareness partnership with Spotlight, so it is a paid opportunity, taking part …
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Pluck Productions are accepting submissions for their next new writing scratch night at the Old Red Lion on 28 January 2018. The theme of the night is ‘reinvention’. How to apply: email info:pluckproductions,com with expressions of interest. Deadline: 20 December 2017 Source: Bossy Facebook Group
Next Spring, Blindspot will be hosting a week long theatre festival in the centre of Coventry that will aim to bring unseen stories, ideas and theatre styles out of people’s blind spot. Writing submissions for the festival are now open! How to apply: read the full guidelines here Deadline: 15 January 2018 Source: Playwriting UK …
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King’s Shorts, located in Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia, Canada, is now in its twelfth year and they welcome scripts from all over the world. A large majority of the plays received come from international playwrights and several have been presented on their stage. How to apply: Please check out their website for more information and …
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How to Begin Playwriting is a A ten week course which will give an insight into approaches to beginning playwriting. This course will focus on techniques, exercises and approaches to writing, with opportunities for discussion and shared group critiques. Led by Suhayla El-Bushra, who was writer in residence at the National Theatre Studio from April 2015 …
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The Space Theatre is a performing arts centre based in a converted church on the Isle of Dogs, East London. They seek to programme high quality theatre productions, with a balance of classics, revivals, new writing and devised work. Their commitment to supporting new, emerging and established artists lies at the heart of what they do, …
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: Independent company seeking 60 minute play as part of a new writing festival Description: An independent …
The Papatango New writing Prize is now open for entries! All scripts submitted to the Prize will receive personal feedback over summer 2018 (once the shortlist and winner have been announced). The winner of the Prize will develop their play with Papatango over several months, building towards a four week production at Southwark Playhouse in …
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). …
