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The Rich Mix Youth Takeover takes place in August each year, presenting a 3-week programme of events specially dedicated to young people aged 16-25. In preparation for the Takeover this summer, the Rich Mix Young Ambassadors are looking for dynamic performers, producers and directors to come and share their devised pieces; reflecting life in the …

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The Progressive Playwright is an evening of play readings for new and developing playwrights, where the playwright can hear short extracts of their work directed and performed by professional actors in The Tron Victorian Bar.  Following the readings there will be feedback and discussion which can help the playwright progress to the next stage of …

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mac birmingham intends to make an application the BBC Performing Arts Fund to host a Performing Arts Fellowship under the recently announced 2014 scheme. The scheme aims to support individuals through the early stages of their performing arts careers; helping them to establish themselves in the professional world through bespoke placements within existing performing arts organisations. …

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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). DVM Theatre accepting ideas for scratch night – Deadline: 9 May 2014 Tamasha seeking submissions for scratch night – Deadline: 9 May 2014 Introduction to Playwriting Workshop with Papatango and Ideastap – …

Opportunities weekly round-up: 9 May 2014 Read More »

You may notice a temporary new look on the site while we sort out some software issues. Due to a recent update, the WordPress software our site runs on is no longer compatible with our previous design.  We’re adopting this style as a temporary measure, with new changes to come soon! Thanks for your patience.

 New Perspectives  are looking for expressions of interest from playwrights with an interest or knowledge in interactive theatre to work with director Tilly Branson on a practical theatre project based in the East Midlands. New Perspectives has been creating touring work for 40 years and is a sector leader in the field of rural touring. …

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HighTide Festival Theatre are offering individuals and companies the chance to programme special take-over slots at HighTide Festival on Wednesday 16 and Thursday 17 April 2014. Successful applicants will receive £200 per slot towards expenses as well as 80% of net Box Office takings. HighTide are open to theatre proposals that include devised work, physical …

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This article from the New York Times won’t give you a definitive answer, but it does provide interesting background on the differences between the standard English (GO-doh), American (go-DOH), and French (GO-DOH, equal emphasis) pronunciations of the elusive Godot. Interestingly, the notoriously finicky Beckett Estate has no position on how the word should be pronounced.  …

Ever wondered how to pronounce ‘Godot’? Read More »