London Playwrights

New commission opportunity for Scotland-based stage writers! Summerhall Arts is inviting applications for two First Draft Commissions, supporting writers based in Scotland to develop a new play over an extended, self-directed period. We will commission two writers to develop a first draft of a new stage work (up to one hour in length), with a …

Riverscribes Drop In Sessions return this Wednesday 29th April 🎭 Whether you’re working on a play, script, or just don’t know where to start, these sessions are designed to get you writing, unstuck, and inspired. Each session is packed with practical exercises, guidance, and space to develop your ideas in a supportive room of writers. …

Calling all playwrights! Submit your script to ETC’s eighth annual PLAY/write: The Jackie Demaline Regional Collegiate Playwriting Competition for your shot at $2,500 and a professional reading of your script. Entrants must be currently enrolled either full or part-time at a university or college in the Greater Cincinnati region and submit an original full-length play. …

Attention all playwrights! You have less than a month left to submit your original play to the ETC/Kaplan Playwriting Competition. This is your chance to showcase your talent and win a share of over $1750 in prize money! The Eventide Theatre Company of Massachusetts is excited to host this annual competition, which aims to promote …

Young Person’s Playwriting Network has a great opportunity for any under 25 playwrights: On Monday 27th April 6-7:30pm we will be running a FREE workshop suitable for all levels of writers – whether you’ve never written a play before, or whether you’ve had plays performed! The workshop will be ran by Kimberley Andrews, director of London …