Sky Comedy REP – One-Act Plays
Sky Studios and Birmingham Repertory Theatre are looking for one-act plays. 9 writers will be selected to be paid and mentored, and their work will be performed. This is an initiative to discover and develop new regional comedy writing talent from across the UK, particularly from communities that have traditionally been under-represented in the Arts.
The scheme – which features Dame Julie Walters as patron, and has lined up mentors including Meera Syal, Simon Blackwell, Danny Brocklehurst and Guz Khan – will see nine writers selected to develop a one-act stage play.
This year, all the plays will focus around a simple premise: a meeting on a park bench.
All nine plays will then be performed at a three-day comedy festival at The REP early next year, featuring up-and-coming actors and emerging directors.
The scheme will also include a series of workshops and masterclasses at The REP featuring insights into all aspects of writing and production.
To be eligible, writers must not have had their writing broadcast on television or performed in any theatre above 200 seats in size.
Deadline is 28th June.