Scotland-based playwrights, do you have a one act play that could do with professional development/tested before an audience? Then this is for you - deadline approaching opportunities.creativescotland.com/opportunity/...
Long time, no see, playwrights! This one's for you opportunities.creativescotland.com/opportunity/...
Art isn't a luxury—it’s a powerhouse! Just 0.01% of gov spend via Arts Council generated £1.35B in 2023. The whole sector? £19.1B & 251,500 jobs! Creativity fuels the economy. 💥🎭
www.artscouncil.org.uk/blog/positiv...
#FreelancersMakeTheatreWork #ArtMatters #CultureDrivesGrowth
Delighted to be directing the development of @paulinelynch.bsky.social new play Pecking Order - a is quirky, funny, violent play which, to me, represents the chaos,
confusion and complexities of modern Britain! Catch a reading @dunsplayfest.bsky.social or Biggar Corn Exchange this May.
If, like me, your writing has been stolen for AI training, you might want to take a look at this
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⭐️six weeks till our show!!⭐️
Join us on international women’s day, with a riotous sketch variety show written and performed by women. 💃🏼
8th March 2025
The Lanternhouse, Cumbernauld
£14-£16
Ticket link: lanternhousearts.org/events/witstor…
Right! Let's give *this* one a go. See if the owners can avoid doing something unbelievably thick...
And we’re off. The Women’s Prize for Playwriting is now open for submissions 🏆
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A shout out to let you know that the script submissions window is now open at @mercurytheatre.bsky.social. Details here 👇🏾
www.mercurytheatre.co.uk/taking-part/...
Closing date for playwright opp coming up this Monday
opportunities.creativescotland.com/opportunity/...
Hi Hugh @annaruthjordan.bsky.social has a great starter pack
I’m sorry about your funding situation. Just wanted to say how much I admire your resilience (otherwise known as ‘fuck it spirit’ which is needed in abundance these days)
Hello Bluesky, I’m sorry I can’t keep up with this platform’s growth! Here’s one for Scottish based playwrights opportunities.creativescotland.com/opportunity/...
Nothing I’ve heard on radio has moved me more. A beautiful tribute to a talented man taken far too soon. Really excellent work from all involved. Such strength in love.
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Came on to say exactly this. Bawling here.
Hi Hannah, at risk of turning your offer into a Sisyphus-like task - please add me to your pack?! Thank you 😊
Artist development programme with @headlongtheatre.bsky.social for early career directors from outside of London. Includes £5000 bursary and 12 months of development support.
Deadline for applications 10am 27th November.
www.headlong.co.uk/origins
I need reminding over and over. I’m ridiculous! And yes, lovely to see you here 😍
Hi Morgan, really happy to see you here. I loved Emilia and was at the Playwrights Studio/Paines Plough event in Edinburgh this year. Basically, I’m a fan :) Stopped using ‘the bad one’ ages ago but hopeful here can be lovely & supportive & inspiring.
Hi folks. I am here now too.
Please give me a shout/comment/follow so I can follow you especially if we know each other from Twitter (RIP)
#UkTheatreFolks
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It’s fun for now! X
What is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?
Spend it on the internet, Mary.
Bruntwood Prize for playwrighting (it's a big one guys) is open for submissions til 9th January 2025.
www.writeaplay.co.uk/how-do-i-ent...
Yes please!
Giving this a try when actually I should be at my desk writing. Will I never learn? I’m an actor, playwright, novelist and former AD of Braw Clan theatre company. Interested in a healthier theatre ecosystem and proving to audiences they need the arts (even if they think they don’t). Hello!
