The Young Person’s Playwriting Network is an initiative developed by Emily White in collaboration with London Playwrights with the goal of connecting young writers (open to any playwrights under the age of 25!). They have recently launched their WhatsApp, which will serve as the base of the community, allowing writers to connect, support each other, and give …
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Job Summary Forest Forge Theatre Company is seeking an experienced playwright to help us celebrate our 45th anniversary. We are commissioning an original full-length play for production and tour in 2027/2028. Job Description We are looking for a visionary writer to craft a three-hand, two-act (70-90 minutes) scripted play that captures the heart of our …
Beyond Reflections and Ri Baroche are partnering on a new writing project, Transcribe, celebrating trans+ voices and creatives. We’re commissioning 4x Trans+ Writers from the Hampshire region and surrounding areas to develop and share a new piece of writing, from any discipline, 10-15mins in length. Job Description You will be supported to develop and share …
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Studio Productions, at Bingley Little Theatre, strives to support innovation in production, performance and writing. Central to its mission is to foster new writing and creativity through its ITCH programme. ITCH is supported by the wider Studio Productions Committee and Bingley Little Theatre community. ITCH comprises several components: Scratch Nights: short 10-minute plays are performed, script-in-hand, by members of Bingley Little Theatre. Audience members …
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THE ROOM DECIDES – SHOCKING SCENES The Room Decides is an experimental new writing night in Birmingham where writers respond to a set brief and the audience decides whether each piece succeeds. At the end of the night, the audience selects an overall winner; the writer’s identity is revealed, and they are invited back for an …
Jot Theatre are hosting their next Informal Scratch Night and Social in a brand new venue! This is a fantastic opportunity for writers to see their work brought to life by actors, receive valuable feedback for further development, and network with like-minded creatives. We are currently seeking submissions of new writing in all forms, including: …
Discover Your Playwriting Potential with Award-Winning Playwright Winsome Pinnock Are you an early-career writer? Have a live performance script you’d like to work on with an award-winning playwright? Here’s a rare opportunity to refine your craft with internationally acclaimed playwright Winsome Pinnock, hosted by the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama. What’s on Offer: Develop a …
Climate Scriptwriting Workshop 6.30pm to 8.30pm, Thursday 23rd April Interested in telling stories on stage, screen and audio about the climate crisis? Join this friendly workshop for all levels of experience. “Greatest storytelling opportunity of our era” (Daniel Hinerfeld). Over two hours, we’ll explore how to create compelling narratives, complex characters and enjoyable scenes from …
Phoenix Cinema and Art Centre in Leicester has an upcoming Q&A for women and non-binary creatives with screenwriter Thara Popoola, whose credits include Sex Education, Queenie, Crongton, Dreaming Whilst Black, Black Ops and Pierre. She also co-founded Black Women in Scripted. The discussion will focus on Thara’s career journey from being selected for the Channel4 Screenwriting Scheme in 2021 to being …
