INDIE ARTISTS FESTIVAL 2026 Applications are now open for our Indie Artists Festival, running 16–22 February 2026 at the Etcetera Theatre, Camden. A week dedicated to independent artists, new work, and small-scale productions — with box office splits and a minimal hire fee, designed to support artists putting work in front of an audience. 🎨 …
It’s full steam ahead as we welcome our first new writing event of the year! ✍️ What a better way than to start off with having your scene performed and showcased as part of a fab line-up! The tarot readers on TikTok are correct – 2026 will be better than ever! 🎉 Find out more …
Our flagship initiative for writers, directors and actors to collaborate in the development of new work is BACK! Writers, send us up to 12 pages of a script you’ve been working on. Actors and directors keep your eyes peeled for submissions opening for you very soon. How it works: there are three stages to the …
Counterminers accepting submissions for event at the King’s Head Read More »
We’re launching our new theatre company with an intimate Scratch Night showcasing bold new writing and exciting performances. This is a relaxed, supportive night of creativity, and a chance to meet like-minded artists. Job Description For Writers: Pieces must be up to 15 minutes in length. Please keep in mind that the venue is small – staging …
Writer and Actor Callout – Scratch Night Ryaknots Theatre Company Read More »
BA (Hons) Acting for Stage and Screen at the University of East London are looking for Short Scene Submissions. The scenes will be filmed with a professional cinematographer and director to show case their third year acting talent. They are looking for you to submit 3-5 pages with character age between 18-25. Location: scene must …
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Soho Theatre is seeking submissions for the Verity Bargate Award 2026, its flagship new writing prize. Sponsored by Character 7, the award celebrates bold, original stage writing and supports emerging UK and Irish playwrights by offering a platform to launch their careers. The winning play will be given a full production at Soho Theatre’s central London venue. …
Great Migrations is a new development lab for East and/or Southeast Asian (ESEA) writers, writer-directors and producers based in the UK, delivered by MilkTea Films and supported by the BFI Creative Challenge Fund, awarding National Lottery funding. Great Migrations is a programme conceived, led and produced by MilkTea founder and company director, Chi Thai, as …
Happy New Year! This month, London Playwrights is running WrAP2026 (Write A Play) and we’d love for you to follow along. We’ll be posting recaps on the Monday following every week (that’s this post you’re reading right now!) and other exciting content. I’ll be following along on the challenge and including some of my reflections …
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Setting Sail, an ongoing new writing night hosted at The Golden Goose Theatre, London, produced by En Route Theatre Company. Setting Sail takes place every two to three months and showcases new scripts by emerging and promising playwrights. We have held four sold-out editions in 2025, and the night aims to provide a supportive platform for writers to hear …
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