The Mikron Theatre Company are the leading theatre company that tours the inland waterways of Britain by narrowboat. Their talented casts of four (always two women and two men) have at least one instrument and strong singing capabilities. They also comprise their own stage management team so sets, props and costume have to be easy to …
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Applications are open for agency-represented writers who would like to become Dancing Ledge Productions’ 2019 Writer in Residence. The selected writer receives a £6,000 bursary, a desk, computer and phone at their offices in London’s Notting Hill, as well as regular feedback on their work, access to writers associated with the company and invites to industry …
Square Peg Scripts is an exciting new playwriting opportunity for neurodivergent writers. If you’re passionate about theatre and want to gain experience and develop your skills in writing for performance, they want to hear from you! How it works: between November 2018 and April 2019, six neurodivergent participants will take part in a series of …
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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: Plays Rough seeking writers for 24 hour play challenge! Description: Selected writers will be put together into …
The Scare Slam is a night of chilling storytelling Produced by Blackshaw Theatre Company.. It takes place on 12 October, 9.30pm at the Old Red Lion Theatre as part of the London Horror Festival. Got a scary story to tell? They’d love to hear it. What they are looking for: solo readings of scary stories/anecdotes/monologues (format …
Deadman returns with their new writing night at The Mockingbird, Birmingham this October. It is a quick turn around so they need people to get submitting! The event will take place on the 29 October at 7pm at The Mockingbird, Digbeth. They are especially looking for Birmingham writers from diverse backgrounds but open to all! …
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Writers aged 18-29 can apply for the David Pease Award grant to attend an Arvon playwriting course. Two full grants are available to cover the full cost of the fee. The course runs from 26 November to 1 December and the tutors are Alexis Zegerman and Matt Hartley. Read the full course details here. How …
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You are invited to submit a NEW 10-15 minute script (or excerpt) to be performed as a directed rehearsed reading in front of an industry panel and audience. Scripts should have 2-4 characters, and be suitable for performance as a rehearsed reading in a small playing area with limited set/technical requirements. How to apply: email page2stage.ed@gmail.com …
Following four sold-out shows at the Bread and Roses Theatre, Unfolded, a new-writing night with a focus on current affairs, is doing a show at the Southwark Playhouse, on 3rd December 2018. They’re looking for eight, 10-15 minute pieces based on news from the most recent cycle of current affairs. We want stories that go …
Unfolded accepting submissions for new writing night at Southwark Playhouse Read More »
Every writer wants to see their story come to life – with Enter Stage Write you get just that chance! Along with a £1000 prize for the overall winner, a select number of scripts will be produced and performed at the prestigious Royal Birmingham Conservatoire on 1 December 2018 How it works: all you have …
Transition Stage company launch Enter Stage Right Competition (£10-£30 entry fee) Read More »
