Day: 11 June 2019

Free Spirit Theatre seeking submissions for Write-Off 2019

WRITE-OFF! is an annual showcase of the best new writing talent from Solihull and Birmingham. Five new short plays by up and coming local writers. Spanning several genres, there’s plenty to enjoy for all tastes and all ages. Audience vote for the best written play and the corresponding writer is awarded the Write Off trophy. …

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Influencing Machine seeking short plays by midlands based writers

INFLUENCING MACHINE are seeking short plays inspired by their dark comedy dystopian podcast, The Future History of the British Isles (Future History) by Hugh Dichmont. Criteria and Brief: -Plays must be 5-minutes long, and be inspired by the themes of our podcast -No monologues -Applicants must be based in the Midlands -Writers of all levels …

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Everyman Playhouse accepting submissions for Scratch Studio

On a monthly basis, theatre-makers from across the North West are invited to present short extracts of new work and the audience get a chance to offer their thoughts on how these exciting new ideas might develop. Got something to scratch? Come try out new work in their monthly Scratch Studio session, an opportunity to try …

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Introductory Writers’ Groups at the Royal Court open for applications

This is a myth-busting introduction to theatre writing. Participants are encouraged to think about theatre in its three-dimensional reality, guided by the particular passions of the writer leading the group.  We assign places based on potential; writers are not expected to have extensive experience of writing for stage. Application is through a short extract of …

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David Nobbs Memorial Trust accepting comedy submissions

The David Nobbs Memorial Trust has been established by comedy producers, performers and people who knew and loved David, with the blessing of his family, to honour his memory by supporting new comedy writing in the UK. The contest is aimed at those early in their writing career – but it is not totally ‘open door’. Entrants must be …

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Stitchin’ Fiction accepting submissions for new writing event

An original new writing night where casting, rehearsal and performance takes place in the course of a SINGLE evening…  Stitchin’ Fiction is a free, non-profit platform for creatives to come together in a workshopping environment. Writers with words stuck in their laptops and notebooks are given a pool of performers and a director for the night, who want to …

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‘Lost and Found’ Live storytelling event at Edinburgh Fringe with BBC Ouch

Ouch runs the disability part of the BBC website and a podcast on the BBC with a focus on disability and diverse stories. Your disability tales are wanted for the Edinburgh Festival Fringe! They are looking for unusual, complex and humorous stories just waiting to be told … and they are here to help you tell them. They are …

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Aktualise Theatre accepting submissions

Aktualise Theatre Company are currently accepting plays for their monthly play reading series. What they are looking for: they are seeking plays which are either 1- 1.5 hours in length, or 2-2.5 hours. How to apply: email them at aktualisetheatre@gmail.com Email – aktualisetheatre@gmail.com Twitter – @aktualise Deadline: rolling (readings take place monthly)   Submissions now closed. Source: direct …

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