Opportunities

International Arts Studio seeking research associate

International Arts Studio are seeking a voluntary research associate to help in the cataloging of plays long forgotten, and tracing plays and writers, many whose work was refused under Lord Chamberlains licence. In their words: “We are starting  a multi-output initiative exploring  plays refused a licence under the 1737 – 1968  Theatre’s Acts. The role requires …

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Opportunities Weekly Round-up: 21 July 2017

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). Want to be sure you never miss …

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The Alfred Fagon Award 2017 (£6000 prize)

The 2017 Alfred Fagon Award is open for submissions. The Award is open to any playwright of Caribbean or African descent, resident in the UK. They are looking for plays to be an original new stage-play written in English. Plays must be full length and presented as double-spaced, single-sided, in Times New roman, font 12pt and be …

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Opportunities – Pick of the Week: Royal Court call for creative work in response to short film

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: Royal Court call for creative work in response to short film. Description:The Royal Court are seeking submissions …

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Royal Court call for creative work in response to short film

The Royal Court are seeking submissions of creative work in response to their short film Void. The film has been created by The Royal Court Young Agitators, (the young people involved in the Young Court programme), as their response to the plays Killology, Anatomy of a Suicide and Bodies.  In their words:  “The plays spoke about human need, obligation …

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CentrE17 seeking submissions for one week run

CentrE17 are programming their upcoming summer season and are seeking submissions for three day – one week runs of shows. They want to hear from theatre companies ASAP, who are interested in doing: 3 days – 1 week runs of productions in the venue this August. The productions need to be fully developed and ready …

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Galley Beggar Press short story prize 2017/18 (£10 entry fee)

Not strictly a playwriting opportunity but this one might be of interest to those of you who enjoy writing short stories… Galley Beggar Press return with their annual short story prize and are looking for writers of all backgrounds to send in their work. They are looking for short stories that are no longer than …

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Camden People’s Theatre offering seed commission to BAME artists

Camden People’s Theatre return with their annual offering of seed commissions to artists from BAME backgrounds. The initiative aims to support the development of innovative new theatre projects from six different artists. Three of these commissions will be offered for Autumn 2017 with successful candidates receiving £750, one week’s rehearsal space, and the opportunity to …

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Soho Theatre young writers’ lab 2017 (16-26 year olds)

Soho Theatre are back with their young writers’ lab, and are looking to offer dramaturgy to a group of young people aged between 16-26. In their words: “Soho Theatre has played a unique and award-winning role in the development of new writing in Britain for more than 40 years. If you’re aged 16-26 our Writers’ Lab …

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Les Enfants Terribles seeks fringe theatre for Stepladder Award 2017

The Stepladder Award is a new opportunity for companies looking to take work out on tour for the first time from Les Enfants Terribles and house in association with Wilton’s Music Hall. The Stepladder Award is designed to support fringe theatre companies making original work as they look to establish themselves within the UK theatre …

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