Playwriting Festival is an annual theatre festival supporting writers with a meaningful connection to Hull to create and develop new plays in the city. Inspired by scratch nights, Fresh Ink showcases early versions of new plays, commissioned especially for the festival. It features script-in-hand performances alongside writer workshops, industry talks and two keynote speeches, across …
Calling all writers, we want to read your scripts 🖊 Our new writing script submission window is open until 5pm, Thursday 20 August 2026. We look forward to reading what you share. Everything you need to know can be found on their website. New Writing at Druid is supported by Paul Keary, Teneo. Deadline: 20 …
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Shape Arts have partnered up with The Literary Consultancy to offer disabled writers on a low income the chance to have their work professionally read and receive feedback. Who is eligible to apply? In order to be considered for this opportunity you will need to be: A writer who is actively engaged in your practice Self-identify as disabled * …
Script Club Cardiff is looking for 10-minute plays responding to the theme ‘Rituals’ for a New Writing Night at Porter’s Theatre, Cardiff on Sunday 4th October. This is an unpaid opportunity, with proceeds from the night funding future events for local creatives. Writers must be from or based in the Cardiff area to submit. The …
MOTHER ACT – a new collective for mothers who act – have launched their first film festival of films made by mothers. The event will take place on 13th November 2026 at BFI Stephen Street. Applications are free and open to mothers, and those on conception journeys, who have written, directed or produced short films. The …
3467 Collective is a new digital first studio based in the North East of England and they are looking for new/emerging comedy sketch writers for Series 3 of J98 Online, their dedicated online comedy platform. Open to writers aged 18+ who are from or based in the North East of England, no previous experience necessary. To …
Join the BBC Writers Scotland-based staff at a live event as part of the Edinburgh Fringe 2026. There will be the chance to hear from the team and writer Alice Clark and to ask any questions. BBC Writers at Fringe Central Date: Monday 24th August Time: 1230-1330 Address: Fringe Central, 6 Infirmary Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1LA …
The Kay Mellor Fellowship is a year-long paid opportunity for a writer based in Yorkshire and the Humber to develop their writing for stage and screen. Leeds Playhouse are delighted to be once again joining forces with Rollem Productions, BBC and Leeds City Council to support new writing in Yorkshire and continue the legacy of Kay Mellor. The Kay Mellor Fellowship is a …
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