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The Singles: New Scottish Drama From BBC Scotland and Scottish Screen

BBC Scotland Television Drama and Scottish Screen are launching a new slate of television plays - an exciting returnable brand of 60 minute single films of up to a maximum of £450,000 for broadcast on BBC Scotland.

Their goal is to produce drama from Scotland that will stand up against the very best of drama from around the globe. Ideas that could spin off into series are particularly welcomed.

All ideas must be submitted by a producer with a track record in film or television.

Your submission should include a detailed outline of your idea (4 / 5 pages approx.) along with a writing sample, producer’s CV / company resume and details of any other key talent or relevant information.
For further information and details of how to submit an idea, please contact:
gaynor.holmes@bbc.co.uk

Submissions welcomed between 2 April and 14 September 2007 to produce up to 3 films in 2007/8

The Brian Way Award 2008
An award for Playwrights who write for young people

Submitted plays should be suitable for young people up to the age of eighteen and be at least forty-five minutes long. They must have been produced professionally between 1 July 2006 and 31 August 2007. This may be a first, second or third production of a play written within the past ten years. Previously submitted plays will not be considered.

• The value of the Award is £6,000, with a runner-up Award of £1,000.
Winners announced April 2008.

Further information and details on how to enter are available at http://www.theatre-centre.co.uk/
admin@theatre-centre.co.uk

Deadline 31 October 2007

Scottish Eco Prize for Creativity 2007- Call for Entries

This Prize is awarded for a creative work in Scotland which positively and imaginatively inspires people to be environmentally-friendly and adopt greener lifestyles.

There are two awards: £1,000 for Established Talent, which includes established individual artists and creative company entries, and £1,000 for Emerging Talent.

Further information and details on how to enter are available at www.eco-prize.org.uk

Deadline 31 August

Flesh Pot Theatre- One Act Play Showcase

London based theatre company Flesh Pot Theatre are looking to source one act plays for performance at The Devonshire Arms in Kensington. They are currently favouring quirky comedies.

Plays should have no more than four characters, or have the ability for actors to double up, and should be 30-40mins in length.

The company are unable to pay writers for their material, unless it is being performed, at which time, depending on door sales- they can pay a nominal royalties fee.
Any material not used will be returned.

AcidTheatre are looking for a radical 30-60 minute monologue for a male Actor, based around the theme of Freedom of Speech in the Theatre.

"It is a legitimate function of art to provoke debate and sometimes to express controversial ideas. A genuinely free, pluralist society would celebrate this aspect of our culture. Those who use violent means to silence it must be vigorously opposed." - excerpt from an open letter supporting the writer of Behzti.

The Oldham Coliseum Theatre script reading

The Coliseum employs a reader to read all submitted scripts. If a script is submitted the writer will receive a written report on their work within approximately four months. A stamped self-addressed envelope should also be sent for return of the script, along with a SAE for acknowledgement of receipt, if required.

Ten In A Bed Theatre seek new theatre writing to premiere as rehearsed readings at their regular monthly event in the Clerkenwell Theatre.

If you are a budding or emerging theatre writer with a script that you would like produced as a rehearsed reading, they want to hear from you.
Ten In A Bed Theatre can only accept scripts submitted by mail. As well as plays, they will also consider excerpts, works-in-progress, sketches, sit-coms, and radio plays. As they are dedicated to new writing, they cannot consider any work that has received a full professional production.

Paint Pictures on Radio- Writing for Radio Course

20-25 August 2007
Moniack Mhor, Scotland's Creative Writing Centre

The tutors will explore the basics of writing drama, focusing on character, dialogue and structure. During the week, each participant will create a short radio piece, which will be recorded at Moniack.

Course Tutors:

Linda Cracknell has written plays, adaptations, abridgements and short stories for BBC Radio Four. Her short fiction collection, Life Drawing (11:9), was shortlisted for the Saltire First Book of the Year award.

Lu Kemp is a BBC Scotland radio drama producer, developing and directing plays for BBC Radio 3 and 4. Recent work includes The Receptionist by Ali Smith.

David Neville has been a BBC radio drama producer for eleven years. He also writes for radio, theatre and educational projects. He will be the guest reader for this course

For more information or to reserve a place:
Tel: 01463 741 675
Email: m-mhor@arvonfoundation.org
www.moniackmhor.org.uk

The Forest Studio, Edinburgh have a number of slots available for rehearsed readings of new plays during the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.

Please send a proposal (up to a single side of A4) saying what you would do with the slot and how having it would benefit your project to
Deborah Pearson at deborahpearson@gmail.com

An annual prize for the best and brightest screenwriters. The winner will receive:

- £5,000
- Representation
- A script commission for Red Planet Pictures

For the first round, they're looking for the first ten pages of the script, a half page synopsis, and a half page biog of the writer. Sending complete screenplays for the first round will result in disqualification. Only one entry can be made per person. Full scripts for those who've made it through the first round will be requested by Red Planet Pictures in October 2007.

The final short listed candidates will be contacted in December 2007 for a workshop day and the winner will be announced following the workshop.

For more information please visit:
http://www.redplanetpictures.co.uk/

Deadline 1 September 2007

	Studio News Edinburgh Festival's Activity 2007 Announced Up Close: Aberdeen 8 September 2007 Play Sales at the Royal Lyceum Theatre Fuse The Space Read more...
	Opportunities The Singles- New Scottish Drama from BBC Scotland & Scottish Screen The Brian Way Award 2008 Scottish Eco Prize for Creativity 2007- Call for Entries Fleshpot Theatre One Act Plays Acid Theatre - looking for a monologue Oldham Coliseum Theatre script reading service Ten in a Bed Theatre- seeking new theatre writing Paint Pictures on Radio- Writing for Radio Course Forest Fringe Studio- Call for Script Proposals Red Planet Prize 2007 Read more...
	Events Scratch Night at The Arches Read more...
	Quick Links City of Literature Monthly Meet Up BBC Writersroom- Face2Face and New Scripts The Doric Book Initiative Read more...

	Studio News
	Playwrights' Studio, Scotland Edinburgh Festivals Activity 2007 15-29 August Scottish Storytelling Centre 43-45 High Street
	From 15 - 29 August we will be back at the Storytelling Centre with: Book shop and Playwrights’ Studio Contact Point Wednesday 15 - Wednesday 29 August Published plays by Scotland’s playwrights, for sale at reduced prices. Playwrights’ Studio personnel on hand for information and advice. Writers Converse Tuesday 21 August and Friday 24 August 7.30pm Eavesdrop on our special guests as they chat about anything from mountains to their musical tastes. Guests over the festival will include David Greig, Linda McLean, Stephen Greenhorn and Rona Munro. Inspire sessions Friday 17 and Monday 20 August 10.30am Introductory guidance for aspiring playwrights and interested members of the public. No experience necessary. Wednesday 22 and Saturday 25 August 10.30am Further skills and ideas for those with some experience of playwriting. Experienced professional playwrights will share their thinking on writing plays. BBC Scotland Radio Drama - Radio Play “The Playwright's Studio!” Tuesday 21 and Friday 24 August 10.30am An insight into radio drama with extracts from new plays and hot tips from radio producers. Play Appreciation Workshops Monday 27 and Tuesday 28 August 10.30am For audience members and readers of plays. Run by Stephen Barnes, this workshop will develop the ability of participants to read a play, understand how it works and be more articulate in their conversations about it afterwards, so they can get the best out a new play. Writers’ Forum Tuesday 28 August 7.30pm A very popular informal event. Come, join us and fellow writers for a drink and discussion on the hot topics of the day. Previous topics have included Writer or Auteur? -As the playwright can your personal creative vision be maintained in the production process? and ‘Is there a place for the playwright in making work for children and young people when the process isn’t script led?’ All activities are free, but places at events and workshops are very strictly limited. To book please call Suzi on 0141 332 4403 or email suzi@playwrightsstudio.co.uk
		Playwrights' Studio, Scotland Up Close:Aberdeen 8 September 2007
	Up Close:Aberdeen in association with His Majesty's Theatre Aberdeen This one day event will offer writers in Aberdeen the opportunity to take part in Inspire Sessions, Script Surgeries, meetings with Playwrights Studio staff, access to our book shop, and a Plays off the Page reading. Activities will include: Two 'Inspire' introduction to playwriting workshops, one for beginners, and one for more experienced writers. Up to six face to face script surgery meetings between developing playwrights and professional playwrights, where the developing playwrights’ scripts will have been read in advance. Career development meetings with Julie Ellen Creative Director of the Playwrights’ Studio, Scotland Access to published plays by Scottish playwrights and information on Scotland’s playwrights from a play sales stall. Up to two Plays off the Page rehearsed readings and discussions. A rehearsed reading and after reading discussion of up to two locally linked writers’ work following an intensive day of rehearsal and development with those writers. More information on how to book will be posted on our website from 1 August http://www.playwrightsstudio.co.uk/ Play Sales at the Royal Lyceum Theatre A selection of texts are currently available from the foyer of the Royal Lyceum Theatre in Edinburgh. You can still buy discounted copies of texts direct from us, find out more by visiting our Plays Sales page. Fuse Fuse is a unique Scotland wide initiative that puts new plays in front of the artistic directors at the country's top theatre venues. For more information on how to submit a play to Fuse please visit our website at: http://www.playwrightsstudio.co.uk/fuse.html The Space Playwrights' Studio, Scotland has a private office space available to writers for the following purposes: to write in a working environment; meetings with other writers, press and producers; round the table script development; reading room with access to Plays Library. To book the Space please call 0141 332 4403 or email info@playwrightsstudio.co.uk
	Opportunities
	The Singles: New Scottish Drama From BBC Scotland and Scottish Screen BBC Scotland Television Drama and Scottish Screen are launching a new slate of television plays - an exciting returnable brand of 60 minute single films of up to a maximum of £450,000 for broadcast on BBC Scotland. Their goal is to produce drama from Scotland that will stand up against the very best of drama from around the globe. Ideas that could spin off into series are particularly welcomed. All ideas must be submitted by a producer with a track record in film or television. Your submission should include a detailed outline of your idea (4 / 5 pages approx.) along with a writing sample, producer’s CV / company resume and details of any other key talent or relevant information. For further information and details of how to submit an idea, please contact: gaynor.holmes@bbc.co.uk Submissions welcomed between 2 April and 14 September 2007 to produce up to 3 films in 2007/8 The Brian Way Award 2008 An award for Playwrights who write for young people Submitted plays should be suitable for young people up to the age of eighteen and be at least forty-five minutes long. They must have been produced professionally between 1 July 2006 and 31 August 2007. This may be a first, second or third production of a play written within the past ten years. Previously submitted plays will not be considered. • The value of the Award is £6,000, with a runner-up Award of £1,000. Winners announced April 2008. Further information and details on how to enter are available at http://www.theatre-centre.co.uk/ admin@theatre-centre.co.uk Deadline 31 October 2007 Scottish Eco Prize for Creativity 2007- Call for Entries This Prize is awarded for a creative work in Scotland which positively and imaginatively inspires people to be environmentally-friendly and adopt greener lifestyles. There are two awards: £1,000 for Established Talent, which includes established individual artists and creative company entries, and £1,000 for Emerging Talent. Further information and details on how to enter are available at www.eco-prize.org.uk Deadline 31 August Flesh Pot Theatre- One Act Play Showcase London based theatre company Flesh Pot Theatre are looking to source one act plays for performance at The Devonshire Arms in Kensington. They are currently favouring quirky comedies. Plays should have no more than four characters, or have the ability for actors to double up, and should be 30-40mins in length. The company are unable to pay writers for their material, unless it is being performed, at which time, depending on door sales- they can pay a nominal royalties fee. Any material not used will be returned. Acid Theatre - looking for a monologue AcidTheatre are looking for a radical 30-60 minute monologue for a male Actor, based around the theme of Freedom of Speech in the Theatre. "It is a legitimate function of art to provoke debate and sometimes to express controversial ideas. A genuinely free, pluralist society would celebrate this aspect of our culture. Those who use violent means to silence it must be vigorously opposed." - excerpt from an open letter supporting the writer of Behzti. The winning entry will be optioned for production by AcidTheatre for £250. Send your entries or any further enquiries by email to theatreacid@yahoo.co.uk Deadline 1 August 2007. The Oldham Coliseum Theatre script reading The Coliseum employs a reader to read all submitted scripts. If a script is submitted the writer will receive a written report on their work within approximately four months. A stamped self-addressed envelope should also be sent for return of the script, along with a SAE for acknowledgement of receipt, if required. All scripts submitted to the reader must: Be clearly typed Be printed using one side of A4 for each page Contain a page of casting requirements Contain a brief synopsis Send your script to: Oldham Coliseum Theatre Fairbottom Street Oldham OL1 3SW http://www.coliseum.org.uk Ten in a Bed Theatre Ten In A Bed Theatre seek new theatre writing to premiere as rehearsed readings at their regular monthly event in the Clerkenwell Theatre. If you are a budding or emerging theatre writer with a script that you would like produced as a rehearsed reading, they want to hear from you. Ten In A Bed Theatre can only accept scripts submitted by mail. As well as plays, they will also consider excerpts, works-in-progress, sketches, sit-coms, and radio plays. As they are dedicated to new writing, they cannot consider any work that has received a full professional production. For more information, including how to submit your manuscript please visit: http://www.teninabedtheatre.org/pgeSubPolicy.htm Paint Pictures on Radio- Writing for Radio Course 20-25 August 2007 Moniack Mhor, Scotland's Creative Writing Centre The tutors will explore the basics of writing drama, focusing on character, dialogue and structure. During the week, each participant will create a short radio piece, which will be recorded at Moniack. Course Tutors: Linda Cracknell has written plays, adaptations, abridgements and short stories for BBC Radio Four. Her short fiction collection, Life Drawing (11:9), was shortlisted for the Saltire First Book of the Year award. Lu Kemp is a BBC Scotland radio drama producer, developing and directing plays for BBC Radio 3 and 4. Recent work includes The Receptionist by Ali Smith. David Neville has been a BBC radio drama producer for eleven years. He also writes for radio, theatre and educational projects. He will be the guest reader for this course For more information or to reserve a place: Tel: 01463 741 675 Email: m-mhor@arvonfoundation.org www.moniackmhor.org.uk Forest Fringe Studio- Call for Script Proposals The Forest Studio, Edinburgh have a number of slots available for rehearsed readings of new plays during the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Please send a proposal (up to a single side of A4) saying what you would do with the slot and how having it would benefit your project to Deborah Pearson at deborahpearson@gmail.com Deadline 3 August 2007 Red Planet Prize 2007 An annual prize for the best and brightest screenwriters. The winner will receive: - £5,000 - Representation - A script commission for Red Planet Pictures For the first round, they're looking for the first ten pages of the script, a half page synopsis, and a half page biog of the writer. Sending complete screenplays for the first round will result in disqualification. Only one entry can be made per person. Full scripts for those who've made it through the first round will be requested by Red Planet Pictures in October 2007. The final short listed candidates will be contacted in December 2007 for a workshop day and the winner will be announced following the workshop. For more information please visit: http://www.redplanetpictures.co.uk/ Deadline 1 September 2007
	Events
	Scratch Night at The Arches Tuesday 17 July from 7.30pm This anarchic, anything-goes evening gives assorted theatre companies, performers, writers and dancers ten whole minutes to try out a new idea in front of an audience. Afterwards, the action moves to the bar, where the audience talks back. www.thearches.co.uk
	Quick Links City of Literature Monthly Meet Up On the last Tuesday of the month, the City of Literature gathers together literary folk for a few drinks and the chance for a chat in convivial and informal surroundings. If you have a professional interest in literature, go along and join the authors, journalists, literary agents, publishers, booksellers, librarians and many more who meet up at these regular events. Upcoming Last Tuesday events include: The last Tuesday in July - 31st For more information please contact Anna Burkey: anna@cityofliterature.com Face2Face with Tony Jordan BBC writersroom in association with The Royal Court Theatre are holding an open and free event in London on the 11 July 2007, where Tony Jordan, TV scriptwriter (Eastenders, Holby City, Life on Mars, Hustle), will talk with Kate Rowland, the BBC's Creative Director of New Writing, about creating, writing, and sustaining popular television drama series. http://www.bbc.co.uk/writersroom/insight/tony_jordan.shtml New Scripts Read produced scripts in the BBC Writersroom script archive, including radio dramas Porshia and The Incomplete Recorded Works of a Dead Body. http://www.bbc.co.uk/writersroom/insight/script_archive.shtml The Doric Book Initiatve This Doric initiative is a three-way partnership between Aberdeen City Council, Aberdeenshire Council and Moray Council. They are looking for help to create a Doric Book. - Poems should be written in Doric to appeal to children of 8–14 years old. - Poems should be either:- an irreverent or affectionate verse about a fictional character a verse about a place of interest in the North-East. For further information please contact Moira MacIver: doric@aberdeen-education.org.uk Deadline 31 August 2007

E-BULLETIN: July 2007

The Oldham Coliseum Theatre script reading