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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Applications for DISCOVERY are now open! This year we are working with Key Theatre, Peterbrough to discover new talented South Asian female and non-binary playwrights. If you have an idea for a play brewing, live or work in the local area, and have never been professionally produced check this out! Taster session to find out …
Kali Theatre – Applications for DISCOVERY are now open! Read More »
We have a range of Open Works Festival Workshops on sale now! 💚 For industry professionals and those wanting to develop their knowledge of all elements of theatrical performance. ⭐Character Through Movement with Roots Mbili ⭐The Street is Theatre with Monica Hunken ⭐Listening to Landscapes with The Bare Project ⭐Text, Rules, Improvisation and Performance with …
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Spoken Word Event OPEN CALL! We’re looking for a new spoken word event for our Canada Water Theatre venue We’re offering a free 3-hour slot in our 150-seat theatre with venue hire, duty manager, technician, and front of house all provided in-kind. All you need is your vision ✨ Whether you run a long-standing night …
Are you a queer poet? Are you based in the UK? Are you yet to have your first collection published? Then send us a poem. Poems must be unpublished and a maximum of thirty lines. Selected poets will receive payment and be published in the Bold Queer Poetry Anthology, alongside work from poets �including Joelle …
Inkandescent accepting poetry submissions from queer writers Read More »
NOVA 2026/27 is now open for applications! We’re looking for South Asian playwrights ready to imagine the next 50 years of storytelling. Selected writers will receive a paid seed commission of £1,500, mentoring, dramaturgical support, and the opportunity to develop their work with Tara Theatre. If your work explores futurism, speculative fiction, new worlds, or …
Tara Theatre – Nova: accepting applications from South Asian Playwrights Read More »
Find out how to get funding as a writer! ✍️ In this informative panel, we’ll be talking about the two main Arts Council funds for writers: DYCP and Project Grants! 📝 With insights from ACE Literature Relationship Manager for the Midlands, Peter Stones; ACE Access Support Team member, Luke Moore; and DYCP recipient, Chloë Clarke. …
Writing East Midlands: How to get funding as a writer online panel Read More »
