The chaps at Invertigo Theatre are looking for a writer in residence to work with on a special project under their recently launched ShedCreative initiative. Invertigo champions lesser known new writing and is looking for an IdeasTap member keen to collaborate with a creative ensemble.
The winning writer will receive:
- The opportunity to develop a play over a period of three months from March to May 2014
- A rehearsed reading of the play at a respected Off West End venue
- The possibility of being programmed in the Invertigo 2014 calendar
- A £350 bursary award
- Dramaturgical support from the artistic directors of Invertigo
To apply, you’ll need to submit an original script idea of no more than 150 words on the topic of identity and its role in British society today. The play must include:
- Two characters only - one from Wales, one from England
- The characters must be aged 16 to 25
Writers should be creative in their research concepts and try to embrace oral as well as written narratives.
Once all the applications have been received, selected candidates will be invited to interview on Wednesday 5 March 2014. Invertigo will then select three further candidates from the shortlist, who will be given six days to write a 10-page script, to be performed on Saturday 15 March at the Pleasance Theatre in front of industry professionals and Invertigo’s artistic team. The winner will be chosen and notified within the next few days.
About Invertigo
Invertigo Theatre Company represents the lesser known, from new writing to European plays. Set up by four Guildhall graduates, in their first year they have commissioned 15 new plays for two ensemble productions, had a sell-out four-star run at the Finborough Theatre, been Resident Company at HighTide 2013 and were recent winners of The Charlie Hartil Special Reserve, culminating in a highly successful Edinburgh run and a sell-out run at the Arcola Theatre. They are currently working on the project Miscellany, a co-production with IdeasTap at Rich Mix in Shoreditch.
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This brief will close at 5pm on Monday 3 March 2014 and is open to IdeasTap members aged 16 and over. If you have any technical queries, please visit the help centre. Late entries will not be accepted under any circumstances, including technical issues – so make sure you don’t leave your application to the last minute.
