MENA Arts UK is again working with Hyphen Artist Collective to run in-person and online sessions for Hyphenated Artist writers and/or MENA+ writers. SHOW UP & WRITE is an initiative where writers attend in-person or online sessions to simply write for three hours and then come together for one hour to connect and discuss all …
Taking inspiration from the current golden age of television, this course will teach participants the fundamental principles of writing great drama. The course will include sessions on structure, character, dialogue, and what Netflix wants from a great pitch. We will analyse some of the best TV around, and share work in an engaging and fun …
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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: Platform Presents – 2023 Playwright’s Prize Description: Platform Presents is receiving script submissions for its …
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Thalia Arts will be running ‘Big Enough to Hang a Life on’, two evenings of scenes exploring the lives and relationships of LGBTQIA+ figures from history in the Golden Goose theatre this May and is currently taking submissions. Choose a queer figure from history (as long as it is someone from the past, they are …
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At HOME with Jerwood will support four artists to make a step change in their practice and careers. This opportunity is open to individuals and companies across all art forms who are: Currently living and making work in the North West In their first three to ten years of practice Working in any discipline HOME …
The Kevin Elyot Award is an annual award of £3,000 given to support a writer-in-residence based at the University of Bristol Theatre Collection. It is made in memory of Kevin Elyot (1951-2014) – an alumnus of the University Drama Department – and the influence he has had on writing and the Arts, the award is …
Writing for Performance Do you have some experience as a writer but find yourself isolated and lacking in the motivation to keep writing? Would you like to develop and explore writing for performance? Would you value the time and space to connect regularly with other writers in a stimulating, creative environment? Witness each others’ …
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Writing Great Dialogue with Isley Lynn is for writers at any stage of the writing process! Through exercises, discussions, and analysing some brilliant scripts, you’ll unearth what makes dialogue stumble or sing. There will be plenty of room to talk about your own writing and to be creative in response to what we learn from …
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Our series of lunchtime workshops will take you through a playwriting topic in just an hour – the perfect creative break in your day! In this session, we explore how to write in regional dialect. What techniques can you use to capture the essence of a particular place whilst making sure your work makes sense …
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