The National Student Drama Festival will feature performances, workshops, discussions, masterclasses and entertainment in venues across Scarborough, including the Stephen Joseph Theatre, University of Hull Scarborough Campus and the Scarborough Spa. NSDF14 will run from 12-18 April 2014.

If you are aged 16-25 and involved with a UK-based theatrical production taking place between now and 28 February 2014 and think that it might be something that deserves being part of NSDF14 here’s what they’re looking for:

Selection criteria

• The performance must be a minimum of 20 minutes.

• It can be any theatrical genre: devised work, physical theatre, new writing, published texts, musicals, site-specific, street theatre.

• It can have professional or non-student input provided the majority of the work is driven by young people aged 16-25.

• We are looking for pieces with exceptional theatre craft with a clear sense of ownership and commitment from the people presenting them, whatever the genre.

Before you apply, please make sure you’ve downloaded and read the application guidelines.

Please note, the last possible day that we can see your show is 28 February 2014. You must have an intended date and venue for your piece to be performed between now and that date. If there is less than two weeks between the date of application and your performance please call NSDF on 020 7036 9027 first to check availability.

If you have any technical queries, visit our 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.