The Scenic Route seeking submissions from musical theatre writers

September 2, 2013 / Leave a Comment / Opportunities / By

The Scenic Route, award-winning company supporting new artists and new work, is currently seeking submissions from composers, lyricists and musical theatre performers for inclusion into our upcoming Sneak Preview Cabaret showcasing new musical theatre writing.  They will be welcoming Jason Carr and Chris Grady back as our special guests to provide feedback on selected works. …

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Shred Productions open to submissions

September 2, 2013 / 4 Comments / Opportunities / By

Shred Productions, based in Manchester, has announced they are open for submissions of full length plays.  They provide one-on-one dramaturgy, script readings, and full productions as part of their writer development programme. How to submit:  You can submit your play for free to: info@shredproductions.co.uk. Reading Report:  If you wish to receive a Reading Report, the …

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Old Vic Community Company seeking Writers on Attachment

July 16, 2013 / Leave a Comment / Opportunities / By

The Old Vic Community Company are looking for five gutsy, fresh and bold new voices to join them as writers on attachment.  The opportunity is open to anyone aged 16 or over who has never had their work produced professionally before. As part of its multi-award-winning community programme, Old Vic New Voices (OVNV) are looking …

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Tiny Dog Productions looking for short plays for Theatre Breaks Festival

July 16, 2013 / Leave a Comment / Opportunities / By

Submissions are now open for the 7th Theatre Breaks Festival of New writing, organised by Tiny Dog Productions. Theatre Breaks is comprised of a series of new writing nights and will serve as a platform for theatre companies to perform their one act plays. Each show will run for no longer than 20 minutes and …

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Pitch Your Play Masterclass at Theatre Royal Haymarket (age 17-30)

July 30, 2013 / Leave a Comment / Opportunities / By

‘Pitch Your Play’ invites you to pitch to Masterclass. The successful candidate will be given space for 4 weeks at Masterclass HQ and access to the the Theatre Royal Haymarket stage for a week (Monday – Friday) in order to cast, rehearse and stage the reading, culminating in a Friday afternoon showcase performance. The script …

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Goblin Baby seeking Children’s Play for production

July 16, 2013 / Leave a Comment / Opportunities / By

Goblin Baby Theatre Company are currently looking for a children’s play, to be performed in December 2013. Ideally a maximum of 3/4 actors, 30 to 50 minutes, needs to have a positive lesson/moral and be lots of fun. Christmas theme would be great, but is not a must. Target audience will be 5- to 10-year-olds. …

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Conor McPherson on the art of playwriting

April 25, 2013 / Leave a Comment / Inspiration, Writing Advice / By

Conor McPherson’s acclaimed play The Weir is playing at the Donmar Warehouse, and will be followed by The Night Alive.  As part of the promotion McPherson’s publisher, Nick Hern Books has shared an excerpt from the introduction to his latest collection of plays, which features insight into his writing process and tips on how to …

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Update from Soho Theatre on Verity Bargate Award

March 25, 2013 / Leave a Comment / Opportunities / By

The bi-annual Verity Bargate Award was due to open again in 2013 but all had been quiet from the Soho Theatre…until now! The Soho Theatre has announced they will indeed be running the award, which will be having its 30th anniversary, and will be including regional theatres as partners in assessing submissions and providing readings …

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Playwriting competition calendar

February 12, 2013 / Leave a Comment / Opportunities / By

This Play Submissions Helper, a calendar-style blog, is focused on competitions in the USA, but a number of these are nevertheless open to London playwrights.  Of particular note: the page featuring competitions with cash prizes.   Source: UK Playwrights Facebook Group.

An interview with Abi Morgan from BBC’s FrontRow

February 6, 2013 / Leave a Comment / Inspiration, Writing Advice / By

If you’re feeling in need of inspiration, check out this BBC Radio 4 interview with Abi Morgan for FrontRow (Jan 2012, length).  In it, Morgan discusses the differences between writing for theatre, television and film, her writing process, and how she juggles so many impressive projects.  Aspirational and entertaining listening – all in the first …

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