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: Podcast with Winsome Pinnock and the reasons why her play Leave Taking continues to be …
There could not be a more apt time to shine a spotlight on the stories written by Italian author, poet and scholar Giovanni Boccaccio, whose work is thought to be among the classics from Italy which influenced Shakespeare in his writing. Known as The Decameron the 14th century stories feature 10 young Florentines who flee …
Get an insight into the directorial process of Mike Leigh, as he joins Run At It Shouting for a Q&A, Live on Zoom! Saturday, 13th June, 3 – 4pm {UK}. Check out their other episodes and sign up here. Source: PLAYWRITING UK Facebook
Saw It Here First Productions are aiming to put on another show early next year to raise money for charity. (This all depends on the situation regarding the re-opening of theatres.) But for now they are calling all playwrights to submit their short plays! If you’re interested in submitting your pieces, please can they ask …
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This year Theatre Adhoc have partnered with Congress Theatre, Cwmbran to make this possible in all of the uncertainty of current time! It’s true what they say: better together! Submit a 20-30 minute socially distanced playlet on the theme of “Creative Minds in Isolation” by 12pm June 26th 2020 to info@theatreadhoc.co.uk This third annual New …
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Liam Ashmead Darrel Draper and Laura Shoebottom are working together on #LifeLogues, a series of monologues based on lived experiences and untold stories. The opportunity is unpaid as we will be raising money for several charities throughout the series. If you would like to get involved as an actor director or writer check out the details …
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Submissions are open for the 2020 Graduate Rep Season ‘Acting Out’ organised by Adam Morley Acting Out aims to provide a creative platform to 2020 graduate artists whose final year performances and showcases have been affected by Covid-19. The scheme is also open to 2019 graduates. They are seeking new 10-20 minute PLAYS, MUSICALS and pieces …
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The Mercury Theatre in Colchester and Josef Weinberger Ltd have joined forces once again to nurture and grow the very best writing talent from the East of England in their exciting new playwriting development programme. Over the next 9 months, Mercury Playwrights in association with Josef Weinberger Plays will support a group of new writers, to guide and mentor …
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The Manchester Performing Arts Group are currently looking for stage plays and musicals ready for a rehearsed reading. Due to the Covid19 situation they are not in a position to confirm when readings will take place. They are presuming it could be some months, but in the meantime there’s nothing to stop them preparing! Please note the …
In light of George Floyd’s recent killing in Minneapolis, and the ongoing universal racial inequality, Sharp Scratches wanted to shine a light during these dark times – with work from new BAME writers. Written a Monologue that you’d love to see performed by an actor? Or perhaps want to perform it yourself? Send it in …
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