Iris Theate are looking for a German speaking Dramaturg/Translator/Writer to work with Artistic Director Dr Daniel Winder on a new translation of Bertolt Brecht’s Baal. The initial task will be to create a literal translation of the text after which the candidate will work with the Artistic Director to create the final adaptation. Fee: £500 …
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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). Northern Film & Media seeking two experienced script mentors (3-month contract) – Deadline: 21 February 2014 All the Rage Theatre accepting submissions (female writers) – Deadline: 21 February 2014 at 12 noon …
The George Devine Award is an annual prize, established in 1966 in honour of the first director of the Royal Court Theatre. The award is now administered by his daughter, Harriet Devine. While your play need not have been produced to be submitted, it’s worth noting that any list of past winners is made almost …
The Yard have put out a call for new projects seeking a 3-4 week run to develop and perform their work. The prompt: “The Yard is all about new theatre; it is what we love and it is the reason that we exist. Normally shows are on for five nights. The way that we are …
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The Forum of Young European Playwrights offers the opportunity to 20 young playwrights from all over Europe to take part in an English or German workshop, during which they can discuss their own plays and see the festival´s guest performances. Furthermore they can share and exchange their ideas and experiences with other authors and participate …
For 2014, the BBC Writersroom has transitioned to a new submissions system (as noted in a previous post), and the first submission window is coming up. The BBC Writersroom will be open to submissions of TV & Film Drama scripts from 17 March 2014 at 9am until 31 March 2014 at midnight. They will only …
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If you’re looking for a class or group to work on your writing, here are a few upcoming opportunities that might be of interest. Papatango Playwriting Masterclass Wednesday 26 February 10am – 2pm at Toynbee Studios, London FREE “Papatango are delighted to announce our inaugural Resident Playwright, May Sumbwanyambe, will deliver a free masterclass for …
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The Ticket To Write Festival is a showcase of original plays based on The Beatles. The competition is for one-act stage plays about The Beatles or any other artist, group or aspect of the 60s Mersey pop music scene. What to submit: Your plays can feature any aspect of The Beatles or other Mersey artists …
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Northern Film & Media are looking to secure the services of two experienced script mentors to take give industry guidance to a selection of the North East’s top script writers. The scheme will aim to assist the writers in developing the strongest possible script and pitch ahead of meetings with financiers. The mentoring will take …
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Samuel French is now accepting submissions of short plays (30 minutes or less) for its highly successful Off Off Broadway Festival in Manhattan. The festival requires applicants to collaborate with a producing organisation and it offers a prize of publication in the notable Off Off Broadway Festival Plays series. On their application, playwrights must cite the organisation that will produce …
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