In her first project as our Artistic Development Manager, Jane Ryan will be introducing us to some of today’s most exciting playwrights! In our ‘Interviewing Playwrights’ series, Jane will be chatting to various writers about themselves, their inspiration, and their latest projects. First up is an interview with Tegan McLeod, whose play Lunatic 19’s; A …
Want to support LPB? Become a member! 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 & featured posts; 2) Opportunities with Deadlines; 3) Workshops and Events; 4) Ongoing opportunities (No deadline). …
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: Short plays sought for The Twilight Hour Description: Writers are invited to submit a play …
Opportunities Pick of the Week: Short plays sought for The Twilight Hour Read More »
An intensive lab from The Scenic Route with masterclasses in devising, creating text and creating music Featuring Masterclasses from….Frantic Assembly, Award-winning international, innovative theatre company & David Eldridge Playwright. Works include: Beginning, Holy Warriors, The Knot of the Heart, Market Boy, Under the Blue Sky& Darren Clark Composer. Works include: The Curious Case of …
Down Stage Write are thrilled to be able to offer playwrights based in Devon and Cornwall the chance to apply for one of three fully funded writing residencies in partnership with the Charles Causley Trust. These residencies will give you the opportunity to spend 3 days at Charles Causley’s house, Cyprus Well, in Launceston. You can …
Writer submissions are open for the Director’s Club Showcase ‘The Faces of One Day’ on Monday 29th July at Southwark Playhouse. Submit 5-7 minute monologues, duologues, or short plays with a maximum of 4 characters which explore the concept that all the characters in the play are speaking to the same person across the course of one day. Together …
The Director’s Cut seeking plays for The Director’s Club Showcase ‘The Faces of One Day’ Read More »
After Modern Times, Love Shots, Shorts @ The Canal, The Twilight Hour 1 & 2, writers are invited to submit a play no longer than 15-minutes for: “The Twilight Hour”season 3. The show will be based on The Twilight Zone TV series to be performed at the award-winning Canal Cafe Theatre, a renowned theatre venue …
Well-known American-British playwright, novelist, critic and broadcaster Bonnie Greer OBE will come to Highgate’s Lauderdale House next month for a special and intimate evening. As a national figure, Bonnie Greer is well-known to TV audiences, appearing as a panellist on programmes such as Newsnight Review and Question Time. She has served on the boards of …
Open script development and pitching workshop for writers of all backgrounds with Justine Potter, Head of Development at LA Productions. With more than 20 years’ experience in radio, TV and stage production, Justine heads up the development slate of pilots, singles, series and returners. She oversees ideas from initial concept right through the pitching process …
We’re super excited to let you know that we’ve updated our members’ site and made it easier to use! This is work in progress and we’re currently busy building up our member resource maximise the support we can give you on your playwriting journey! We’d like to thank everyone who has supported us so far …
