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SCRIPT NEWS - NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2005
CALLING
ALL WRITERS' GROUPS IN THE WEST MIDLANDS
Script
to offer free training...
Are
you a member of a dramatic writers' group that
meets regularly? Would your group members benefit
from training or mentoring?
Recognising
that writers' groups play an invaluable part in
supporting and developing writers, Script is offering
the opportunity for groups to assess their own
training needs and to apply to Script for a series
of sessions for the benefit of their members.
The training will be absolutely free and will
be undertaken by experienced industry practitioners.
Up to four groups will be awarded the training.
The awards will be made on the basis of demonstrable
consultation within the group, a desire to attract
new members, and the effectiveness of the training
proposed.
Applications
will only be accepted from groups which:
(a)
Have a written statement of purpose
(b)
Meet regularly and have at least 10 members
(c)
Are open to new members
(d)
Have a remit for dramatic writing i.e. writing
for screen, radio or stage
Click
Here to download an application form. Forms
must be submitted by 31 January 2006. Training
will commence in Spring 2006 in consultation with
the group.
OUR
PROGRAMMES DIRECTOR IS LEAVING
Deborah
Rees will be leaving Script at the end of December
to take up the position of Director at The Roses
Theatre, Tewkesbury.
We
would like to thank Deborah for all her hard work
and wish her well in her new job.
If
you are interested in applying for the position
of Programmes Director at Script, more details
can be found in the
Special Features section of this website or
email info@scriptonline.net
for the full job description.
WRITE
LIVE/BIRMINGHAM REP ATTACHMENT 2005
Birmingham
Rep have now selected three writers to be taken
onto their attachment scheme. They are...
Julian
Armistead
Craig
Baxter
Samantha
Ellis
Congratulations
to all three. We are hoping to team up with Birmingham
Rep to run this scheme again in 2006. Details
will be announced as soon as we have them.
RADIO
ONLINE WRITER SELECTED FOR THE EQUAL WRITERS'
PROGRAMME AT BIRMINGHAM REP
Congratulations
to Rebecca Barton, who was also a winner on our
Radio Online scheme. Her play, 'A Pale Distance',
can be heard by following the link on the Radio
page.
OPPORTUNITIES,
COMPETITIONS AND TRAINING...
TELEVISION...
NEW
DRAMA FOR BBC ONE
Short
notice on this one but a great opportunity...
From
Summer 2006, the BBC hopes to transmit 6 x 60-minute
plays on BBC ONE.
This
opportunity will give six new writers the chance
to have their original and authored work broadcast
to a primetime audience. They want a good mix
of writers, and this can include writers who are
completely new to television.
Please
visit www.bbc.co.uk/writersroom
for full submission details and entry criteria.
The basic submission requirement is a one-page
pitch supported by a sixty minute original screenplay
(for a different idea from the pitch).
Deadline:
30 November 2005
FILM...
FILM
NETWORK - THE BBC'S SHORT FILM SHOWCASE
Film
Network screens short films from new British Filmmakers,
with four new shorts every week.
The
site also provides filmmakers with tools to create
online profiles and exchange tips, advice and
ideas and allows audiences to comment on and rate
the films. It also provides links to all the great
online resources that already exist through the
Filmmakers Guide.
Visit
www.bbc.co.uk/filmnetwork
LOST
IN ADAPTATION
A
weekend event exploring the relationship between
film and literature - 2-4 December 2005, MAC (Midlands
Arts Centre) Cinema, Birmingham.
David
Lodge, Gurinder Chadha
(Bride & Prejudice, Bend It Like Beckham),
Jonathan Coe (The Rotters Club),
Mil Millington (Things My Girlfriend
and I Have Argued About), Frank Cottrell
Boyce (Hilary and Jackie, Butterfly
Kiss, Millions), Helen Cross
(My Summer of Love), Clare Morrall
(Astonishing Splashes of Colour) are just some
of the top speakers lined up for Lost in Adaptation.
Click
Here for the full programme of events and
booking infomation. Tickets available from the
MAC box office on 0121 440 3838.
FIRST
LIGHT - FUNDING OPPORTUNITY
First
Light funds and inspires the making of short films
by young people in the UK, reflecting the diversity
of their lives.
Funding packs
will be available from 23 November 2005 and the
next deadline for applications is 24 January 2006.
For
more information or to request a pack, visit www.firstlightmovies.com
or call 0870 770 3245.
BINGO
PRODUCTIONS SEEK SHORT FILM SCRIPTS
Bingo
Productions are considering making one more short
film this autumn with the aim to secure worldwide
distribution (like the previous two). If you have
a completed short film script preferably ten minutes
or under) that you would like considered, please
send it to:
info@bingoproductions.com
or visit www.bingorecordings.com
ROCLIFFE
CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS
Rocliffe
are currently accepting scripts for the New Writing
Forums with Cameron McCracken from Pathe.
For
full details and an application form, visit www.rocliffe.com
STAGE...
BRUNTWOOD
PLAYWRITING COMPETITION
The
Royal Exchange Theatre has launched a National
Playwriting Competition, for original, full-length
stage plays that have not been previously perfomed.
Writers
must be over the age of 18 and a resident of the
UK or Ireland to enter, but can be of any level
of professional experience. Anonymous selection
allows both novices and professionals to compete
alongside each other. The competition is open
and inclusive to all.
This
will be one of the most important competitions
in British Theatre with major cash prizes and
full-scale productions. The intention is to present
productions of two winning entries at The Royal
Exchange Theatre during the inaugural Manchester
International Festival in 2007. Cash prizes total
£45,000.
The
judging panel includes actress Brenda Blethyn
OBE, actor and playwright Kwame Kwei-Armah and
National Theatre Artistic Director Nicholas Hytner.
For
more information, visit www.royalexchange.co.uk
Deadline:
30 April 2006
39TH
JOHN WHITING AWARD
This
award is intended to help further the careers
and enhance the reputations of British Playwrights
and to draw to public attention the importance
of writers in contemporary theatre.
A
panel of independent judges will take the decision.
The award is made to the writer whose play, in
the judges' opinion, most nearly satisfies the
following description:
(a)
a play in which the writing is of special quality
(b)
a play of relevance and importance to contemporary
life
(c)
a play of potential value to British theatre
The
value of the award is £6000. Only writers
who meet specific criteria are eligible to enter.
Click
Here for full submission criteria and application
details or call the Arts Council on 020 7973 6480.
Deadline:
9 January 2006
DRAMA
ASSOCIATION OF WALES - ONE ACT PLAYWRITING COMPETITION
This
competition aims to encourage the writing of plays
for amateur theatre in English and Welsh.
For
2006, the are looking for plays in two categories:
an open category and plays suitable for performance
by a cast of 16-25 year olds.
The
winning play in each category will receive a cash
prize of £250 and will be published by DAW
Publications.
The
plays must have a mimimum running time of 20-50
minutes and have a minimum cast of 2.
For
application forms, please contact Teresa at the
Drama Association of Wales (DAW) on 029 2045 2200
or email aled.daw@virgin.net
Deadline:
January 31 2006
THE
THEATRE TRAIL
Drip
Action Theatre is launching its annual theatre
trail competition for 2006. The competition is
looking for six new one-act plays to be performed
as part of next year's Arundel Festival.
The
theatre trail consists of a series of one-act
plays performed every day, throughout the day
at different locations all over Arundel with theatregoers
being able to walk from one venue to another.
Writers
of all abilities and experience are encouraged
to enter. The judges will select three plays for
performance with one overall winner taking home
the Joy Goun Award of £100.
The
theme can be any genre as long as it has a realistically
sized cast and can be staged simply with minimum
scnery and props. You play should be 30-40 minutes
in length and suitable for daytime performance.
Send
your entry and a reading fee of £5 to:
Theatre
Trail
Walker
House
14
Tarrant Street
Arundel
West
Sussex
BN18
9DG
Please
enclose an SAE if you would like your entry returned.
For
further informaition call Bill Brennan at Drip
Action on 01903 885 250 or info@dripaction.co.uk
Deadline:
31 December 2005
DRAMATRIX
EVENT AT OVAL HOUSE
Monday
12 December 11.30am to 8.30pm
This
one-day event brings you the opportunity to investigate
and explore the parameters of dramaturgy in a
creative and interactive way.
Living
Case Studies: Leading
culturally diverse artists and theatre practitioners
share some personal insight and useful pointers
linked to their own practice.
Salons:
Artists
and practitioners lead discussions linked to four
themes that participants can choose from.
The
day rounds off with 'Open Your Mouth', an interactive
dinner discussion.
To
Book: Call
the Oval House Box Office on 020 7582 7680 or
visit www.ovalhouse.com
Price:
£10 (£5 Concs)
RADIO...
WHAT
IS MISSING FROM YOUR LIFE? BBC RADIO 4
Men
of Birmingham! BBC Radio 4 want you to contact
them. They wish to weave a drama around your lives.
They
would like you to answer this question: 'What
is missing from your life?' Some of the replies
they receive will form part of a drama documentary.
Your
answer can be about anything you like and as long
or short as you feel necessary. Some answers will
be recorded (either by the author or an actor)
and the drama weaved around them.
If
you are interested in participating in this project,
they require your answers by email or letter as
soon as possible. Please include your name and
a contact number or address. All replies will
be treated confidentially and handled only by
Radio 4. Answers will be treated with care and
respect and it will be possible for contributors
to the final programme to remain anonymous.
Contact
Sara Conkey and Stephanie Dale by email at:
whatismissing@bbc.co.uk
or you can write to them at:
BBC
Radio 4
BBC
Birmingham
Level
9
The
Mailbox
High
Street
Birmingham
B1
1RF
Deadline:
February 2006
PRODUCTIONS...
'CRUSH'
PREMIERE
Richard
Parkes' play 'Crush' will be given its professional
premiere at the Newhampton Arts Centre in Wolverhampton
at 8pm on 28th November and at 1.30pm and 8pm
on 29 November.
Dudley
writer, Richard, had his first success with the
BBC First Bite competition and 'Crush' was first
workshopped by Script's predecessor, Stagecoach.
Tickets are
£5 (£3.50 Concs). Call the box office
on 01902 57209 or visit www.newhamptonarts.co.uk
'MOMPESSON'S
WELL' BY SIMON ANDREW STIRLING
'Mompesson's
Well' is an original, wickedly funny and
thought-provoking drama about memory and identity.
This
production is touring around the region during
November and in February and March 2006.
Click
Here for the list of dates and booking information.
MYSTERY
THEATRE OF THE AETHER AND 93 FM PRESENT TRAVESTY
THEATRE'S PRODUCTION OF 'BABALON - A FABLE OF
ROCKETRY, SEX AND HIGH MAGICK' BY PAUL GREEN
Herefordshire
based writer, Paul Green has written a play about
the mysterious death of Jack Parsons (1914-52).
Parsons was a pioneering AMerican rocket scientist,
disciple of the magus Aleister Crowley and passionate
devotee of Lady Babalon, the Scarlet Woman of
the New Aeon.
The
performance is on Friday 16 December at 8pm in
the Gielgud Studio Theatre at RADA, Malet Street,
London WC1.
Tickets
£7 - RADA Box Office 020 7908 4800
DISCLAIMER
Script
asks you to note: These listings are drawn from
varying sources, all current at time of publishing.
Script
endeavours to investigate and validate all information
and opportunities listed here. We advise you to
make contact with companies before submitting
scripts.
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