Opportunities

RAODS ‘321’ Play Writing Competition 2019 open for entries for performance in Italy

Romsey Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society (RAODS) have launched their 321 Play Writing Competition 2019 and are looking for writers to submit entries which will be performed in Italy! The competition comprises three separate categories: Physical, Monologue and One Act, each with a maximum of 3 performers Writers are invited to submit entries for any …

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Untold Theatre seeking plays from emerging writers

Untold Theatre creates dynamic small-scale productions which are ‘original, imaginative and bold’ (Broadway Baby). Their ‘vivid, memorable, drama’ (Remote Goat) tours to theatres, rural venues, community spaces, and places of education. What they are looking for: bold, new full-length plays which have not yet been staged professionally in the UK. Applications are open to anybody …

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Free theatre criticism workshop with Lyn Gardner (North East, Deadline 18 October)

Theatre criticism is an important part of our industry. It can help theatre makers to develop as artists, as well as helping audiences find out more about a show. At Northern Stage they value unbiased reviews of our work from a diverse range of critics. We want to support and develop a culture of independent …

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Writerslam open for entries from TV writers

Are you a writer looking to break into the TV industry? Building on the success of their MonologueSlam UK initiative for actors, WriterSlam UK is Triforce Creative Network‘s programme to help TV production companies and broadcasters access new and established writers from diverse backgrounds. These TV industry professionals then support the writers in their career development, providing tangible …

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Open Vault Theatre seeking shorts for scratch night

Unfelt, Unheard, Unseen is a New Writing Scratch Night at London’s Drayton Arms Theatre on 2nd & 3rd December 2018. They are currently taking submissions of short (up to 15 minute) plays about the relationships that shape our lives. Successful writers will get to see their scripts cast, produced and performed, a great chance to get your work …

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International Young Theatre Playwriting Contest open for entries (15-25 year olds)

The prize aims to encourage authors in the creation of bold and powerful plays for young audiences (suggested age 15-25). Rules (summary): Open to all writers worldwide and there is no age or nationality limit for the entrants. They accept plays co-authored by more than one writer. The play must be new, original and unpublished …

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BBC Alba Children’s Short Drama Scheme open for submissions from Gaelic writers

BBC Alba are looking for vibrant, compelling ideas from Gaelic writers for the 2019 EBU (European Broadcasting Union) children’s short drama scheme. Guidelines  Theme: “Tell Me a Secret” Broadcast duration: 15 minutes Target audience: 6-9 year olds Casting: child actor/s at the heart of the story Style: cinematic with minimal dialogue Rights to writers’ ideas need to …

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Caroline Aherne Bursary 2018 open for entries

BBC Comedy Commissioning in partnership with BBC Writersroom and BBC North are delighted to announce the Caroline Aherne Bursary 2018. The inaugural bursary scheme in the memory of the late Caroline Aherne was launched last year at the Salford Sitcom Showcase. Aimed at writer/performers, the bursary will award £5000 to the successful applicant to enable …

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The Alfred Bradley Bursary Award open for submissions from radio drama writers (North of England)

The Alfred Bradley Bursary Award is looking for fresh new radio drama writers living in the North of England. The Alfred Bradley Bursary Award is offering a £5,000 writing bursary and the chance of a Radio 4 drama commission to Northern writers new to radio. You don’t need to write a radio drama to enter, …

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Quantum Frolic Theatre Company seeking shorts for playwriting competition (£10 entry fee/ £250 prize)

Quantum Frolic Theatre Company’s inaugural short play writing competition is called 20 Minute Frolics. They invite playwrights from across the globe to submit self-contained scripts of 20 minutes or less (no identifiable extracts from longer pieces). Selected scripts will go forward for a rehearsed reading in front of a live audience and an industry panel and the winner could win up …

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