Opportunities

Theatre Delicatessen launches opportunity for emerging theatre makers

November 26, 2013 / Leave a Comment / Opportunities / By

SPACED is an opportunity launched by Theatre Delicatessen for emerging theatre artists to develop their work in a free and creative environment. In February 2014, Theatre Delicatessen will offer 15 chosen companies and artists residencies at their pop-up creative hub at the former BBC London Headquarters at Marylebone High Street. Working with the support of …

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The Cockpit Theatre seeking work for scratch nights

November 25, 2013 / 2 Comments / Opportunities / By

The Cockpit Theatre is looking for work for ‘Theatre in the Pound’, an award winning evening of fifteen minute performances. Each month, they showcase new work from directors, writers and artists to provide a platform for new work as well as a great evening of exciting performances. All tickets for the event are £1 and artists pay …

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BBC Radio 4 seeking short stories for Opening Lines

November 21, 2013 / 6 Comments / Opportunities / By

The BBC Radio Drama Readings Unit welcomes submissions of short stories from writers new to radio for their annual series, Opening Lines which is broadcast on BBC Radio 4. The next window for sending in material to Opening Lines – BBC Radio 4’s showcase for short stories is January 6th – February 14th 2014.  The team are unable …

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Opportunities Weekly Round-up: 22 November 2013

November 21, 2013 / Leave a Comment / Opportunities, Weekly Round-up / By

Our weekly round-up of opportunities listed on the blog that haven’t yet reached their closing date (listed in order of closing date). Pokfulham Rd Productions seeking playwright for collaboration (fluent Korean required) – No deadline posted   Applications open for Artist’s Residency with Traverse Theatre – Deadline: 25 November 2013 IdeasTap: accepting creative writing submissions …

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Screen Yorkshire inviting applications for National Film Talent Scheme – Triangle 2014

November 21, 2013 / Leave a Comment / Opportunities / By

Triangle 2014 is a ten month development scheme that will develop new ‘triangles’ between writers, directors and producers within the UK film industry. This national scheme has been managed by Screen Yorkshire for three years and selects applicants who form teams, participate in a series of development workshops and are mentored by industry experts. Triangle …

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Bush Theatre submissions window (proposals only!) opens today

November 21, 2013 / Leave a Comment / Opportunities / By

The Bush Theatre’s Autumn/Winter submission window will be open from 21st November 2013 and closes at 5pm on 20th December 2013.  In an interesting twist, the Bush is only looking for proposals for developing work, part of their efforts to reach out to a wider range of theatremakers.  (This is in line with recent changes …

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West Avenue Theatre Company seeking plays for ‘Briefs’ scratch night

November 21, 2013 / Leave a Comment / Opportunities / By

Submissions are open now for The West Avenue Theatre Company’s next scratch night, Briefs – which will be on Wednesday, 15 January 2014.  The event will return to the Rosemary Branch for another one-off evening of short, relatively light-hearted plays by emerging writers, directed by emerging directors and performed by emerging actors.  What to submit:  …

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National Student Drama Festival 2014 (age 16-25, £98 entry fee)

November 20, 2013 / Leave a Comment / Opportunities / By

The National Student Drama Festival will feature performances, workshops, discussions, masterclasses and entertainment in venues across Scarborough, including the Stephen Joseph Theatre, University of Hull Scarborough Campus and the Scarborough Spa. NSDF14 will run from 12-18 April 2014. What to submit:  If you are aged 16-25 and involved with a UK-based theatrical production taking place …

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Undeb Theatre seeking Summer Festivals Script Submission

November 20, 2013 / Leave a Comment / Opportunities / By

Undeb Theatre is offering IdeasTap members the opportunity to pitch a script idea for its festival in 2014. What to submit:  To apply, you should prepare a script treatment of no more than 1,000 words.  Script ideas must adhere to the following rules: There must only be two characters The characters must be Welsh The characters …

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