Opportunities

Kevin Elyot Award for Writer-in-Residence – call for submissions 2019

Applications are now open for the University of Bristol Theatre Collection 2019 Kevin Elyot Award – created in memory of the acclaimed actor and writer. The Kevin Elyot Award is an annual award of £3,000 given to support a writer-in-residence at the University of Bristol Theatre Collection. It is made in memory of Kevin Elyot …

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Paradox Theatre SISTERHOOD workshops for female identifying and non-binary writers (deadline 30 April!)

Paradox are excited to present their first SISTERHOOD workshop, a safe space to try out new work for female identifying and non-binary theatremakers and writers. Got a script you’ve been working on, but need some feedback? Want to test out ideas and have discussions, or meet some likeminded creatives? Bring along a piece of work …

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Swings and Roundabouts script call out for new writing night

Swings & Roundabouts presents…PROTEST! ?  a new writing night in aid of the Safe Nights Fund@ the Southwark Playhouse  which takes place on July 7th, 7pm They are Looking for playwrights, directors and actors* to apply for their second showcase of new writing which will be in aid of End  Youth Homelessness’ Safe Nights Fund. …

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University Women In The Arts launch survey to improve career transition For Women in the Arts

Over 60% of arts students are female but only 30% of professional playwrights, artists and directors are female. If you’re a woman who has studied any arts subject in the UK, please complete this important survey and help improve the transition for women in the arts. Find out more here. Take the survey here. Source: …

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Opportunities Weekly Roundup: 26 April 2019

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). …

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Opportunities Weekly Roundup: 19 April 2019

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). …

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Blue Leaf Theatre seeking shorts for ‘A New Leaf’ new writing night

Submissions are open for Blueleaf Theatre’s new writing night ‘A New Leaf’.  After sell out show Hedgehogs & Porcupines, Blueleaf Theatre are back at the Old Red Lion Theatre and are on the hunt for six 10-15 minute pieces of new writing to stage on 2nd and 3rd  June 2019. There is no theme, so …

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A Greedy Ear seeking playwrights for Audio Theatre event

A Greedy Ear is looking for playwrights to provide an expression of interest and a brief modus operandi or outline of an approach toward writing for the medium of New Audio Theatre, for an inaugural event in London in the Spring of 2021. What to send: please provide 250 words which outline your approach to writing an Audio …

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Opportunities – Pick of the Week: Lemon House Theatre seek short plays by mixed race/dual heritage writers on the theme of Identity

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: Lemon House Theatre seek short plays by mixed race/dual heritage writers on the theme of …

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