Winchester Science Centre – Creative Practitioner or Writer/Director

One-off project for a Creative Practitioner or Writer/Director to develop a 20-minute presentation-style live show designed for the general public in a science centre environment. Job Description Project overview We are developing a 20-minute presentation-style live show designed for the general public in a science centre environment. The project involves adapting an existing script and …

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New Writing North x Quay Street Productions Development Mentorship

New Writing North have teamed up with Quay Street Productions to offer one North East based screenwriter a unique paid opportunity to develop an original TV idea, hone their craft and build their networks over a 6 month period with leading production company Quay Street. This mentorship is aimed at early career screenwriters based in the North East …

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Workshop with Simon Stephens in Milan

“We need stories again. In a time of poverty, we need our storytellers do their work properly. It is only through lightness, fun and anarchy that we can really investigate the darkest areas of human existence. So we investigate horror with lightness and play.” Simon Stephens Simon Stephens Returns to Milan for an Exclusive Playwriting …

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Monday Monologue Club at the Old Red Lion

Monday Monologue Club An evening dedicated to the solo performance returns to the Old Red Lion, curated and presented by Artistic Director Jack Robertson. Championing the very best in new writing whilst offering a stage for local actors to showcase their skills, this regular night is open to standalone speeches or monologues from full plays …

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Opportunities Weekly Round-up: 13 February 2026

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GrimFest 2026 – accepting submissions

Got a grim piece of theatre you want to share? Been thinking about that horror extract you’d like to perform? Be it horror comedy, dark cabaret, or straight up chilling drama, we want to hear about it! 🔪 Ahead of GrimFest 2026, the biggest horror fringe festival in London, we’re delighted to be hosting our …

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Co-writing at Soho Theatre Walthamstow

Sharing this info via @annajordanwap on Instagram: Are you craving some company and community when you write? Could you do with some body doubling or accountability? And some decent space to work in away from home or a cramped and pricey coffee shop? Well, after lots of planning and scheming – Support Playwrights, @michelle_bonnard and …

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Paptango: Free event – Common pitfalls or how to make your play stand out:

We’re excited to read your submissions for the 2026 Papatango Prize. Join our Executive Director Chris Foxon at 5pm on 18th February for a session on how to make your play stand out. With around 1,600 submissions, we have to make tough choices. Chris will share what our readers look for, common pitfalls to avoid, …

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