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LPW Online Workshops: An Introduction to Musical Theatre Writing-Style and Structure

A 2 hour overview of musical theatre style and structure and how to get started! This 2 hour workshop with Emily Garside is aimed at anyone looking to make a start in musical theatre.  The workshop will take a look at the history and structure of the musical as a guide to writing your own …

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Opportunities Weekly Round-up: 7 October 2022

We need YOU more than ever! Find out about 7 easy ways to support us here and help us to continue our work!  *Make sure you never miss an opportunity. Sign up for our email list to get the weekly roundup direct to your inbox! * Our weekly Friday round-up of opportunities and news! Get your London …

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Opportunities – Pick of the Week: London Playwrights Redrafting Programme 2022 (3 bursary places available)

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: London Playwrights Redrafting Programme 2022 Description: Our popular redrafting course is back for 2022! Get …

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Opportunities Weekly Round-up: 30 September 2022

We need YOU more than ever! Find out about 7 easy ways to support us here and help us to continue our work!  *Make sure you never miss an opportunity. Sign up for our email list to get the weekly roundup direct to your inbox! * Our weekly Friday round-up of opportunities and news! Get your London …

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Opportunities Weekly Round-up: 23 September 2022

We need YOU more than ever! Find out about 7 easy ways to support us here and help us to continue our work!  *Make sure you never miss an opportunity. Sign up for our email list to get the weekly roundup direct to your inbox! * Our weekly Friday round-up of opportunities and news! Get your London …

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Opportunities Weekly Round-up: 16 September 2022

At London Playwrights, we are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Her Majesty The Queen, our thoughts are with the Royal Family during this sad time.  We will try to update the blog accordingly if events are cancelled during the period of mourning or on the date of the funeral but please check …

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Opportunities – Pick of the Week: Play Club (our online book club for plays): X+Y+Z=? by Joanne Griffiths

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: Play Club (our online book club for plays): X+Y+Z=? by Joanne Griffiths Description: Our online …

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Interview with the writer and director of EDIE (coming soon to Theatre503!)

EDIE by Emma Dawson will be staged at Theatre503 on 23rd and 24th September. An earlier version of the play, titled MUM, was performed as part of the London Playwrights Festival last year so you can imagine our excitement to hear that the play has been developed further and is returning to the stage! We …

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Opportunities Weekly Round-up: 9 September 2022

At London Playwrights, we are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Her Majesty The Queen, our thoughts are with the Royal Family during this sad time.  We will try to update the blog accordingly if events are cancelled during the period of mourning or on the date of the funeral but please check …

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Opportunities – Pick of the Week: The People’s Play Award: A Playwriting Competition for Northern Writers

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: The People’s Play Award: A Playwriting Competition for Northern Writers Description: This Award is for …

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