IdeasTap is offering 10 awards of £500 to creative individuals and groups. The IdeasTap Innovators Fund is a funding scheme open to all creative disciplines. Previously run on the IdeasTap website, Hiive is now really chuffed to be launching this fund for the first time. In the past IdeasTap has funded everything from dance and …
IdeasTap Innovators Fund – now open through Hiive Read More »
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 …
Plain Paper Productions are accepting submissions from writers. They are seeking radical young voices who are working on plays that speak for where we currently are – in the political, social, sexual. psychological and environmental climate. These can be finished plays, or plays in development that Plain Paper can have input into. How to submit: Writers should …
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TALOS: the 1st Science Fiction Theatre Festival of London will take place 24-25 October 2015 in Chelsea Theatre in London. The festival is seeking submissions of short plays with science fiction elements. Scripts should be no more than 30 minutes long in performance and may be original or previously produced. The accepted plays will be …
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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: Pint-sized seeking short plays for evening of new writing Description: Following the success of their show in May, Pint-Sized are seeking 10-15 …
Are you a playwright or dramatist? Do you write dramatic literature or drama to be performed by actors? To support young playwrights, the Lagos Theatre Festival 2016 is seeking submissions of scripts for the Festival. The topic of the play should reflect the experiences of young people living in Lagos today. Shortlisted plays will be …
British Council accepting submissions for Lagos Theatre Festival (18-35’s only) Read More »
*Editors note: sorry this one’s not open to London based writers but it’s a such a good opportunity for our Northern friends, that we couldn’t leave it out…* – Deaf and/or disabled? – Passionate about theatre? – A writer keen to develop your writing skills for performance? – Based in the Yorkshire, Humberside or the …
Combine theory and practice to tell powerful stories through film online. Unleash your potential in this free online course via FutureLearn. The University of Birmingham, the BBC Academy and Creative Skillset have combined forces, to create this four-week, free online course. It will look at filmmaking theory and practice, and how they interact to produce good …
Free Online Digital Storytelling Course with BBC Academy/ Future Learn Read More »
The Progressive Playwright returns – with a twist! Due to a high demand from playwrights – and the success of previous seasons, this Autumn The Tron Theatre in Glasgow is offering playwrights at all stages of their careers, that are Scottish or based in Scotland, the opportunity to become the recipient of the new Progressive …
The Progressive Playwright Award – Tron Theatre (Scottish writers only) Read More »
Calling all writers and horror fans! To celebrate their 5th year and as part of our dedication to support new work in the horror theatre world, this year the London Horror Festival and the Etcetera Theatre are teaming up to host a short playwriting competition with the guiding theme ‘It’s not what it seems …’ They …
