Opportunities

The Space accepting show submissions for its Spring Season

September 17, 2015 / Leave a Comment / Opportunities / By

The Space is a performing arts centre based in a converted church on the Isle of Dogs, East London. They are committed to providing opportunities for new, emerging and established performers, writers, directors and theatre companies. They are now seeking proposals for their upcoming season, which will run from January-April 2016. What to submit:  They are interested in all …

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Opportunities: Our Pick of the Week – Tamasha Developing Artists Writers’ Group

September 23, 2015 / Leave a Comment / Opportunities, Pick of the Week / By

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: Tamasha Developing Artists Writers’ Group Description: Tamasha is currently accepting applications for is writer development programme, now in its second year. …

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Tamasha Playwrights Year 2 Writers’ Group open for applications

September 16, 2015 / Leave a Comment / Opportunities / By

Tamasha Developing Artists (TDA) is soliciting applications for the second year of its Tamasha Playwrights group. Tamasha Playwrights is a writer-led collective founded in October 2014 by Tamasha’s Artistic Director Fin Kennedy and formed of eight playwrights from a diverse range of backgrounds. The new group will meet regularly from October 2015 and will run for at least 6 …

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Two Monkeys TV & Newham Asian Women’s Project seeking submissions for Empower House

September 14, 2015 / Leave a Comment / Opportunities / By

On November 9th 2015, Newham Asian Women’s Project and Two Monkeys TV are working alongside Theatre Royal Stratford East to present Empower House: A night of new material in celebration of the empowerment of women. This event is at the beginning of 16 Days of Action, and is in support of charity Newham Asian Women’s …

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Punk Monkey Productions accepting 10-20 page submissions for PL.A.Y Noir (Los Angeles)

November 24, 2015 / Leave a Comment / Opportunities / By

Punk Monkey Productions is officially accepting submissions for their 2016 production of PL.A.Y Noir. What to submit:  Plays should ideally be 10-20 pages in length and possess the classic noir themes of murder, mystery, deceit, and double-crossing.  In their words: “We always encourage playwrights to submit pieces with strong female characters, whether ingenue or femme-fatale.  Examples to draw …

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Opportunities Weekly Round-up: 11 September 2015

September 18, 2015 / Leave a Comment / Opportunities, Weekly Round-up / By

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 …

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Opportunities: Our Pick of the Week – BBC Writersroom: Script Room 10 open for submissions

September 16, 2015 / Leave a Comment / Opportunities, Pick of the Week / By

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: BBC Writersroom – Script Room 10 open for Drama submissions Description: BBC Writersroom’s regular window for unsolicited scripts is now …

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Coffee House Theatre accepting submissions for one-act plays

September 7, 2015 / Leave a Comment / Opportunities / By

Coffee House Theatre is now accepting submissions for a One-Act Play with two actors, to be performed alongside an existing 50 minute monologue next year – in an evening of two One-Acts. This will be a paid opportunity. Coffee House Theatre is  a collaboration between community members with mental heatlh difficulties or addiction issues and …

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BBC Writersroom – Script Room 10 now open for Drama submissions

September 7, 2015 / 3 Comments / Opportunities / By

BBC Writersroom’s regular window for unsolicited scripts is now open for Drama scripts (TV, film, radio, stage or online). Writers will be asked to submit: 1 drama script of at least 30 minutes / pages in length for TV, Film, Radio, Stage or Online* A brief bio of your writing to date (up to 1 paragraph) If …

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Madam Renards Mini Fringe Festival Swindon open for applications from writers and performers

September 3, 2015 / Leave a Comment / Opportunities / By

Applications are now open for the Madam Renards Mini Fringe 2016, Swindon’s only fringe performing arts festival! The Mini Fringe 2016 will run between the 1st and 10th April. 2015’s Mini Fringe featured plays, dance, musicals, operas, new writing, stand-up comedy & one person shows from companies as far afield as Serbia and Sardinia – …

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