Opportunities: Our Pick of the Week – Writer in Residence sought by Putney High School

June 10, 2015 / Leave a Comment / Opportunities, Pick of the Week / By

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: Writer in Residence sought by Putney High School Description: This paid opportunity offers the Writer in Residence the opportunity to spend 10 …

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Submissions sought for Supernova 7: A Festival of New One-Act Plays

June 3, 2015 / 1 Comment / Opportunities / By

The Bench is proud to announce that the Supernova festival of new writing will be returning next year, for its seventh edition. Over the past fourteen years many things have changed, but the festival remains a prominent showcase of original one-act plays, each one composed by amateur playwrights, and produced and performed by their own award-winning membership. They are …

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Phytology Commissions 2015 Residency Programme

June 3, 2015 / Leave a Comment / Opportunities / By

[Ed: the title of this post has been corrected, it was initially miswritten as ‘Physiology’ due to some unspotted autocorrect!] As part of the Phytology programme, artists Duncan Robertson and Lucía Montero will commission a series residencies for writers, poets and song writers during Spring and Summer 2015. Writers are invited to develop original content for VOICED, …

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Octagon theatre Bolton seeking New Writing Associate

June 2, 2015 / Leave a Comment / Jobs / By

The Octagon Theatre Bolton is looking to appoint a New Writing Associate to join its new artistic team. Working with professional, student and novice writers, this role will lead our New Writing network and initiatives.  Bringing experience of dramaturgy and literary management, the successful applicant will also be confident in managing partnerships and projects. This is a part-time role …

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Opportunities Weekly Round-up: 29 May 2015

June 5, 2015 / Leave a Comment / Opportunities, Weekly Round-up / By

Our weekly Friday round-up of opportunities listed on the blog that haven’t yet reached their closing date (listed in order of closing date).  Opportunities are grouped into four sections: 1) Pick of the Week; 2) Opportunities with Deadlines; 3) Workshops and Events; 4) Ongoing opportunities (no deadline). Want to be sure you never miss an opportunity?  Sign …

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Workshop from Talawa Firsts: How to Write a Play (£6)

May 28, 2015 / Leave a Comment / Writing Workshops / By

Talawa Firsts: How to Write a Play 11 June 2015, 7-8.30pm Talawa Theatre Workshop description: “Ever thought about writing a play? Come along to this practical session led by Jane Fallowfield (Literary Associate, Talawa Theatre Company) and Nina Steiger (Associate Director, Soho Theatre). Writing exercises and games will help draw out ideas from your head and onto the …

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Painting Pictures With Words Workshop at the Soho Theatre (£30)

May 28, 2015 / Leave a Comment / Writing Workshops / By

Painting Pictures With Words 8 June 2015, 2-5pm Soho Theatre Workshop description:  “Inua is an award-winning poet, playwright and performer who crept into theatre after writing a long one-man show/poem called The 14th Tale. His highly lyrical and visual style of writing grows from a love of language, visual art and communication. At all times, he attempts …

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Good news! It’s not over yet for IdeasTap…

July 1, 2015 / Leave a Comment / News / By

Like most emerging creatives, we were deeply saddened to hear IdeasTap would be closing, but today they’ve shared wonderful news that they will be postponing their closure until 8 July, and will carry on some of their work through a partnership with Hiive. Read the full update here.  

IdeasTap Spa event on writing Standup Poetry and Lyrics

May 28, 2015 / Leave a Comment / Writing Workshops / By

Poetry & Lyrics 11 June 2015 from 10.30am-12.30pm IdeasTap 52 Bermondsey St., London IdeasTap will be running a masterclass with Laurie Bolger on writing poetry and lyrics. Laurie performs her unique style of stand-up poetry to audiences across the UK. Last year she hit Edinburgh Fringe & various UK festival stages as well as performances …

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Play Submissions Helper – 43 Playwriting Contests with June (and early July) 2015 Deadlines

June 3, 2015 / Leave a Comment / Opportunities / By

Play Submissions Helper has just published their monthly roundup of opportunities, featuring those with deadlines in June and early July 2015. As usual, we’ve already picked and posted the ones we’ve found most relevant (most of these are based in the US), but if you’d like to peruse the whole list you can find it here. Source:  Play Submissions Helper