Opportunities Round Up
Central to our work at Good Chance is creating opportunities for displaced creatives to become an integral part of the UK theatre ecosystem, as well as amplifying opportunities that are open to all, and making connections for people in the industry.
Here is our live e-round up of opportunities for artists from around the world and across the whole creative spectrum!
CLOSING SOON
3 x Female Actors / Devisers - for a new production SHUSH
LINK www.amygolding.co.uk/shush
Open Casting Workshops: Tuesday 4th and Wednesday 5th November
Location: Newcastle City Centre
Casting for a new show about those first moments women and girls feel “shushed”, when patriarchy first made itself known in their lives, its a radical act of reclamation and resistance. It will blend testimonies, movement & bold design, it will also be full of fun and humour.
They are looking to cast three female actors/devisers of all ages, body types and backgrounds to come on board for the first research and development phase of this brand new show. They are particularly interested to meet actors from the north east, actors from the Global Majority and those who are not originally from the UK and bring an international perspective.
The fee is £700 per week for the R&D weeks. Travel and living away allowance will be provided for actors we cast from outside the north east region for the R&D weeks.
Literary Associate - Vital Xposure
LINK www.vitalxposure.co.uk/literary-associate
Deadline: 5pm on Thursday 6th November
Location: London
Are you a Deaf, disabled, or neurodivergent playwright with leadership ambitions? And you an emerging artist with experience in playwriting, dramaturgy, literary management, or directing new work? Vital Xposure are looking for a Literary Associate to help develop and deliver their bold, inclusive programme, particularly their groundbreaking Wellspring Commissions residency for Disabled, Deaf, and Neurodivergent playwrights. This is your chance to shape the future of new writing while learning how a national touring company operates from the inside.
Associate Artist & Co-Producer - DreamArts
LINK job description download
Deadline: Monday 10th November
Location: London
DreamArts Rep Company is a young theatre company creating original productions that fuse theatre, film, beatbox, and rap. They work with young artists aged 14–29 from refugee backgrounds to devise, perform, and tour their own stories. They’re seeking an inspiring male theatre-maker with a proven record of supporting young people to devise high-quality performance work. You’ll be passionate about working with marginalised communities and committed to supporting wellbeing through the arts. Your practice will centre on film or music, and you’ll co-deliver our acclaimed programme alongside their Assistant Director, and more.
Script Submissions - BBC Writers
LINK www.bbc.co.uk/writers/opportunities/open-call
Application Window: Tuesday 4th November at noon and Tuesday 2nd December at noon
Rather than accepting scripts year-round, we have distinct submission windows for scripts. It is not a competition but a means by which the BBC seeks out the best writing talent. They look for writers with the strongest potential to be developed and produced for BBC broadcast. The Open Call is specifically for Drama or Comedy/Drama scripts written for Film, TV, Radio, Stage or Children’s TV/Radio scripts which are a minimum of 30 pages long (excluding title/character pages).
PLENTY OF TIME TO APPLY
Residency Open Call for Palestinian Artists - Gasworks
LINK gasworks.org.uk/opportunities/residency-open-call-for-palestinian-artists-2026
Deadline: 1pm on Monday 12 January
Gasworks are hosting a residency open call for emerging and mid-career Palestinian artists based anywhere in the world. The eleven-week, fully funded residency will take place at Gasworks in London from 7 July to 21 September 2026, and support professional development, cultural exchange, and artistic experimentation.
ROLLING DEADLINE / ONGOING
Free theatre classes for Migrants, Refugees and Asylum Seekers - Legal Aliens Theatre
LINK www.legalalienstheatre.com/free-theatre-classes-for-migrants
NO deadline, rolling applications
Location: London
LegalAliens Theatre run unique, FREE theatre classes every Monday at 6.45pm in Tottenham Hale. The sessions are dedicated to migrants, refugees, asylum seekers and anyone with English as a second language, however they are always happy to welcome members of the local community who cannot access traditional acting classes. The sessions, all led by migrant artists from their team are an incredible opportunity to build friendships, express creatively and learn new skills.
Training, Work Experience and Mentoring - Breadwinners
LINK www.breadwinners.org.uk/jobs-and-volunteering (scroll to Risers and Breadwinners Programmes)
NO deadline, rolling applications
Location: Brighton / London
Breadwinners are an incredible organisation helping young asylum seekers (age 16-25) and refugees to get into work in the UK, with a big emphasis on mentorship and community.
FREE Short Courses for Artists on Applying Successfully - Artenda
LINK artenda.net/en/online-courses
Artenda have a series of short courses to help people write strong artist statements, produce impactful portfolios and make successful applications for art residencies and project grants. They're free (from what we can see!) and worth checking out if you're looking to pitch yourself for opportunities.
