Announcing the 2026 The Leah—submissions are open! All women, trans, and non-binary playwrights who consider themselves emerging are eligible to apply for The Leah. Playwrights from all over the world are encouraged to apply, but the play must be written in English. Eligibility does not require that a submitted work adhere to the traditional three-act …

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Applications now open! We’re launching our very first Scratch Night on 20 Feb 2026. Your chance to put an idea on its feet, share up to 15 minutes of work-in-progress, and get honest, constructive audience feedback to shape your next steps. Whether your piece is bold, early-stage, or delightfully unconventional, we want to champion it …

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The Verity Bargate Award is back. And bigger than ever. The UK’s longest established playwriting prize, sponsored by @character7production, open to writers living in the UK and Ireland Submissions open Mon 12 Jan 2026 at 11am. Sharp. And close on Mon 13 Apr 2026. The winner will receive – £12,000 for an exclusive option for …

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What is the Boiler Room Development Programme? The Boiler Room Writer Development Programme is a new programme for next year brought to you by Peripeteia Theatre. With the aim of supporting a small group of writers, throughout 2026, who are based or have a means of traveling to Greater Manchester. These in-person sessions will be …

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Film Hub North is excited to introduce Animation Development Lab, a programme designed to support animators to shape bold, original short-form animation ideas. Over six weeks, five selected animators will follow a focused development journey to strengthen their concept and prepare it for future production and funding opportunities – particularly the Short Film Fund opening in early 2026. …

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Deeper Learning @ the Drayton is the perfect opportunity for further learning for theatre creatives looking to expand their knowledge in certain areas, and potentially get hands on experience, while learning from professionals alongside their peers. Please download the following pack to find out what they have on offer and how to book: Deeper Learning …

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Script School is for anyone between the ages of 19 and 30 who are currently unemployed/underemployed without a qualification in Performing Arts.  This programme is designed to provide aspiring creatives with comprehensive FREE training in Script writing and Storytelling. As part of the programme participants will be taught by industry professionals in script writing and storytelling …

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Submissions are now open for NSDF26. If you have a show or work-in-progress that you think could be performed or shared at next year’s festival, the NSDF team want to hear from you. NSDF is a festival for young theatre makers aged 16-25, taking place at The Curve Theatre in Leicester. Make valuable industry connections, with a …

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