Robert Lord Writers' Cottage Residencies in Dunedin
Applications from writers are sought for rent-free residencies at the Robert Lord Writers' Cottage in Dunedin for periods of two to four months from October 2009 to January 2010. Further information see here . New Zealand Young Playwrights Competition
If you're aged between 16 and 24 (on December 1st 2008) then write this date in your diaries... the deadline for the tenth New Zealand Young Playwrights Competition is 1st December, 2008. This is the only opportunity for young playwrights to have their work professional workshopped and profiled in Auckland. Please spread the word. Go here for more information.
Get Writing! Matariki and Pasifika
In conjunction with Auckland City we are thrilled to offer new and existing Maori and Pacific Island writers the opportunity to develop plays with development assistance towards workshops and presentations in 2009. Submissions are open to anyone of Maori or Pacific Island descent.
Pasifika Application deadline for Pacific Island writers: Friday September 19, 2008
Matariki Application deadline for Maori writers: Friday November 21, 2008. For More information click here.
Script Advisory Service
Playmarket offers a range of script advisory services for New Zealand playwrights. Please check out "Writing a Play" in our menu for Script Development details.Flip The Script
Write a five-minute play and see it performed - all in a week! Performances are at THE EDGE in Auckland. Script deadlines are every six weeks or so. This is ideal for new writers. Go here for more information.
Directors! Looking for a play?
Keep in touch with hot-off-the-press new plays - we always have some good new work on the hunt for a director. Tell us the sort of thing you're looking for and we'll see if we can matchmake.