The Incubator is the egg’s pioneering new work programme, developing world-class theatre for young audiences. Funded by The Leverhulme Trust and The Esmée Fairbairn Foundation between 2014 – 2017, The Incubator programme selects artists and theatre companies from across the British Isles and provide optimal conditions for them to experiment in and create new plays. The aim of the …
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: Attic Theatre Company seeking pieces for Playfest Description: Attic Theatre Company is currently seeking submissions of unperformed plays or extracts of 15-20 …
Opportunities: Our Pick of the Week – Attic Theatre Company seeking pieces for Playfest Read More »
Sellout new writing night Soggy Brass returns to the mighty Southwark Playhouse on Sunday 11th October. “As such, and with much fanfare, we do royally declare ourselves open for submissions.” What to submit: All pieces must be comedic new writing. Running time of 10-15 minutes. Please submit only one piece per submission window. Submissions must work …
Velvet Trumpet seeking 10-15 min comedic pieces for ‘Soggy Brass’ at Southwark Playhouse Read More »
First Draft Theatre are looking for submissions of short plays 10 – 30 minutes in length for the relaunch of FIRST DRAFT this August, Summer Showers. Summer Showers will be produced at The Hope Theatre, a 50-seat venue above the world famous Hope and Anchor pub on Islington’s Upper Street in London. If you are a …
First Draft Theatre seeking 10-30 min submissions for Summer Showers at the Hope Theatre Read More »
Attic Theatre Company presents its annual festival of new writing, Playfest, at the New Wimbledon Studio on Friday 2 and Saturday 3 October. Playfest features staged readings of 4 new short plays or extracts from longer works for the stage. Four plays will be chosen for presentation as rehearsed readings at the New Wimbledon Studio on Friday 2 …
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CastleKeep Productions is accepting submissions for their short play competition. What to submit: Scripts must be 10 minutes in length. Plays should have minimal set and props. Plays must be written for the stage and have no more than 3 characters in total. Monologues are excluded. Plays must be the original work of the submitting …
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Time Zone Theatre Company invites emerging playwrights to write a short piece in response to the current political climate in the UK. These will be presented in ‘State of Fear. Responsibility To…?’ EU Referendum? Islamophobia? Immigration? Perspectives? Where are we coming from? Where are we heading to? Whose opinions do we have and who do …
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; 2) Opportunities with Deadlines; 3) Workshops and Events; 4) Ongoing opportunities (no deadline). Want to be sure you never miss an opportunity? Sign …
Each year, Gemco Theatre Company’s Take Ten (previously Little Gems) season showcases the work of experienced, new and young writers – challenging them to write a play to be performed in ten minutes or less. They are currently looking for entries for the 2015 Take Ten season. Throughout August the play entries will be read by up to …
The New Works of Merit Playwriting Contest is an international playwriting contest developed in 2003 to bring works of social significance to the general public, works that might not otherwise have the opportunity to be presented. They aim to present “powerful, heart-felt new works that not only entertain, but also educate, enlighten, and uplift humanity.” The contest receives mentorship and interns from Merit …
New Works of Merit Playwriting Contest ($25 entry fee) Read More »
