Opportunities

Proposals for New Projects Exploring Class and Post-Truth, Camden People’s Theatre

In spring 2018, Camden People’s Theatre stages two short seasons of work exploring working-class experience, identity and representation (Common People, April 16 – 28); and the ‘post-truth’ landscape (All Is True, June 4 – 9). At each event, alongside the main programme of work, they will showcase new works-in-development addressing these themes. They are now seeking proposals …

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The Actors Centre: John Thaw Initiative open for submissions (deadline 23 Feb!)

Submissions are now open for the next season of the John Thaw Initiative, exploring mental health distress in all its’ forms and the Actors Centre is offering you a FREE platform to perform and get feedback on your work-in-progress shows! They want to curate the evenings around your needs and support you in daring to create your own work.  This …

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Secret Hour Theatre seeking plays to mark 100 years of women’s suffrage

Secret Hour Theatre seeks 20-30 minute plays with a strong female narrative to mark 100 years of women’s suffrage. Following the success of their sell-out 5 star new writing night at the Camden Fringe last year, Secret Hour Theatre are looking for plays that explore the untold and forgotten stories of women. BAME and LGBTQIA+ …

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Opportunities Weekly Round-up: 16 February 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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Paperclip Theatre seeking shorts on theme ‘Echoes of the Past’

After a successful run at the Vaults (Jan-Feb) with ‘Double Infemnity’ a co-production between ‘Little But Fierce’ and Paperclip- all female theatre company Paperclip are looking for pieces of 15-20 minutes responding to the theme ‘Echoes of the Past’. They are looking for pieces that make reference to the way in which politics has a …

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Stitchin’ Fiction seeking writers for rehearsed reading performance

Stitchin’ Fiction is a free rehearsed reading performance where creatives are invited to come and stretch their theatre muscles in an informal workshop setting. What are they are looking for:  Like-minded creatives who seek a platform for collaborative theatre-making opportunities. That’s it! Whether you’re fresh out of your thesis or seasoned with scripts, SF’s doors …

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Opportunities – Pick of the Week: Stage Front: A Night Celebrating Older Women in Theatre – call out for short plays

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: Stage Front: A Night Celebrating Older Women in Theatre – call out for short plays  Description: Instinct …

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Radius Playwriting Competition 2018 open for entries (£500 prize)

Radius Playwriting Competition 2018 has now been launched in tandem with the Radius YouTube Channel. Judges of the competition are Neil McPherson and Sue Healy, Artistic Director and Literary Manager of London’s Finborough Theatre, and the winning script is guaranteed a reading in the Finborough’s prestigious Vibrant 2018 – A Festival of Finborough Playwrights. There …

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Creating Compelling Characters – online workshop with Playpenn

What do Hamlet, Troy Maxon, Pee Wee Herman, Electricidad, Michael Corleone and Blanche DuBois all have in common? They are all great characters. Whether you are a playwright, screenwriter, novelist or television writer, the ability to create compelling, unforgettable characters is key. Ultimately, it is the recognizable yet surprising and unique character that draws in …

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Aberdeen Performing Arts seeking submissions for Climate Action scratch night

Aberdeen Performing Arts is seeking script submissions for their next Scratch Night on 20 March 2018. They are inviting submissions of short scripts, spoken word, or new music all inspired by climate action. Submission guidelines: Script submissions to their Scratch Nights are open to anyone. Scripts must be no longer than ten minutes and written for …

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