Opportunities

Theatre Career Coffee Chats with Estelle Rosenfield (free online event)

Who wants to meet up for coffee? The 4th Theatre Career Coffee Chats, run by Estelle Rosenfield will take place soon. How it works, in Estelle’s words:    We all stay at home in front of our computer and grab a drink (tea and other beverages welcome). I prepare an inspiring talk about careers in the …

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Gloucester Library call out for contributors for Mischief Makers Circus Day

Gloucester Library is programming a mini festival on Wednesday 29th August 2018 for children and families inspired by the 250 years anniversary of the beginning of the circus. They are looking for expressions of interest from anyone interested in creating mischief at the library; this could be in the form of performance, storytelling, writers, clowning, visual arts …

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BBC announce TV Writers’ Festival

The prestigious TV Writers’ Festival will take place this year on 6th June in London. Starting in 2010, the TV Writers’ Festival is curated by writers for writers. The festival is a mix of masterclasses, conversations and debates aimed at and created for, working television writers whose careers span drama, comedy and Children’s. In previous years, they …

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Opportunities Weekly Round-up: 20 April 2018

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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Actor Awareness seeking short plays on LGBTQ theme

After the success of their last event, Womens’ Night, Actor Awareness is now seeking submissions for their next event. Their last event saw their biggest amount of script submissions, one of their biggest audiences and one of the actresses getting picked up by an agent! Their next theme is LGBTQ Night, the interpretation of this …

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Squint Writers’ Group with Lee Anderson open for bookings (£90)

Squint have teamed up with The Mono Box to launch the inaugural Squint Writers’ Group. The Squint Writers’ Group equips first-time writers with skills that will help them bring their first play to life and empowers existing writers with an insight into the way Squint make provocative plays centred around the most topical issues affecting …

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Scenic Route Theatre: The Lunchbox – places available on this Friday’s session!

The Lunchbox is a regular three hourly session open to theatre artists of all disciplines (writers, performers, composers, theatre makers….) with an interest in developing their practice or a specific project, with the support, experience and skill set of other artists. If you have an idea or new work in development that you are interested in …

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How to Write a Great Story – Workshop with Jody Medland

Author and screenwriter Jody Medland will be speaking to a limited number of aspiring writers in a 2-hour seminar on How to write a great story. The course will help you to:  * Understand the roles of publishers and agents * Map out your story in the most exciting way * Learn tips and tricks to help …

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Opportunities – Pick of the Week: Hence seeking scripts on ‘Redemption’ for new writing night

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: Hence seeking scripts on ‘Redemption’ for new writing night Description: Hence is an emerging theatre company specialising …

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Freedom Studios Bradford accepting applications for Intro to Playwriting Course

Freedom Studios will host an 8 week ‘Introduction to Playwriting Course’ this Spring and they would love to hear from creative writers in the area who would like to have a first go at playwriting. Interested applicants must be 18 or over with little or no experience of writing for the screen or the stage. They particularly welcome applicants from …

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