{"id":12618,"date":"2019-10-03T12:20:39","date_gmt":"2019-10-03T09:20:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.unistoretz.com\/magazine\/?p=12618"},"modified":"2019-10-03T12:20:39","modified_gmt":"2019-10-03T09:20:39","slug":"bbc-world-service-international-play-writing-competition-2020-win-2500-sterling-funded-trip-to-london","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.unistoretz.com\/magazine\/bbc-world-service-international-play-writing-competition-2020-win-2500-sterling-funded-trip-to-london\/","title":{"rendered":"BBC World Service International Play Writing Competition 2020 ( win \u00a32,500 sterling &#038; funded trip to London)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"entry-title\">BBC World Service International Play Writing Competition, BBC World Service, BBC World Service International Play Writing Competition 2020<\/p>\n<p><script async src=\"httpsss:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<!-- 2019-CreativeAD --><br \/>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display: block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-4564014896468666\" data-ad-slot=\"8884173138\" data-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins><br \/>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/p>\n<p>Application Deadline: 31 January 2020.<\/p>\n<p>Are you a promising writer living outside the UK? Would you like to have your story heard by the world? You\u2019re invited to submit your scripts for the\u00a0<strong>27th International Radio Playwriting Competition<\/strong><a href=\"httpsss:\/\/www.opportunitiesforafricans.com\/bbc-world-service-international-play-writing-competition-2018-win-2200-sterling-funded-trip-to-london\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>The International Radio Playwriting Competition,\u00a0<\/strong>hosted by\u00a0<a href=\"httpsss:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/BBC_World_Service\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">BBC World Service<\/a>\u00a0and the British Council, offers the unique opportunity for playwrights to have their radio play heard across the world by the BBC World Service\u2019s millions of listeners.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Whether you\u2019re an established or a completely new writer, the competition welcomes scripts from anyone outside of the UK. The radio dramas can be on any subject you like, as long as they are 53 minutes long.<\/p>\n<p>This year the two first prizes can come from either the English as a First Language or the English as a Second Language category. Both winners will receive a cash prize of \u00a32,500 sterling, travel to London to attend an award ceremony, and see their plays recorded before they\u2019re broadcast on the BBC World Service.<\/p>\n<p><script async src=\"httpsss:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<!-- 2019 Links AD --><br \/>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display: block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-4564014896468666\" data-ad-slot=\"9648899391\" data-ad-format=\"link\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins><br \/>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/p>\n<p>Requirements:<\/p>\n<p>Entry to the<strong>\u00a0International Radio Playwriting Competition 2020<\/strong>\u00a0is open to anyone over the age of 18 (as of 31 January 2020), who is not normally a resident of the United Kingdom. Both new and established writers are encouraged to apply.<\/p>\n<p>There are two categories for entry. One is for entrants who speak English as a first language, the other for entrants with English as a second language. The BBC may require proof of eligibility for the second category.<\/p>\n<p>Entry is only open to anyone who is over the age of 18 as at 31 January 2020 who is not normally a resident of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Channel Islands or Isle of Man (\u201cUK\u201d).<\/p>\n<p>How to Apply:<\/p>\n<p>Entrants should write a radio play of approximately 53 minutes\u2019 length on any subject of their choice. The play must be written substantially or entirely in English. Your script should be accompanied by a short synopsis, of no more than 400 words, which outlines the complete story of the play. You can apply by the following methods:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>online at\u00a0<a href=\"httpsss:\/\/bbcplaywrite.monterosa.co.uk\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">httpsss:\/\/bbcplaywrite.monterosa.co.uk\/<\/a><\/li>\n<li>by e-mail to:\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:radioplay@bbc.co.uk\">radioplay@bbc.co.uk<\/a><\/li>\n<li>in person at\u00a0<a href=\"httpsss:\/\/www.britishcouncil.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">your local British Council office<\/a><\/li>\n<li>by post to: International Playwriting Competition 2020, BBC Radio Drama, Room 6015 BBC Broadcasting House, Portland Place, London, W1A 1AA United Kingdom<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In order for your entry to be accepted it must be accompanied by a completed copy of the entry form which can be\u00a0<a href=\"httpsss:\/\/theatreanddance.britishcouncil.org\/assets\/Uploads\/international-radio-playwriting-entry-2020.docx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">downloaded here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Read all the\u00a0<a href=\"httpsss:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/programmes\/articles\/5J6bfwwQ4G0044HZ5Skt33w\/the-international-radio-playwriting-competition-2020\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">information about how to apply<\/a>\u00a0before submitting an application.<\/p>\n<p>For More Information:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"httpsss:\/\/theatreanddance.britishcouncil.org\/blog\/2019\/internationalradioplaywriting2020\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"Visit the Official Webpage of the BBC World Service International Play Writing Competition 2020 (opens in a new tab)\">CLICK HERE TO&gt;&gt;.Visit the Official Webpage of the BBC World Service International Play Writing Competition 2020<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-2\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"td-g-rec td-g-rec-id-content_inline td_uid_2_5d95bbfe7ce5d_rand td_block_template_1 \"><\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"httpsss:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display: block;\" data-ad-format=\"autorelaxed\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-4564014896468666\" data-ad-slot=\"1770409377\"><\/ins><br \/>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>BBC World Service International Play Writing Competition, BBC World Service, BBC World Service International Play Writing Competition 2020 Application Deadline: 31 January 2020. Are you a promising writer living outside the UK? Would you like to have your story heard by the world? You\u2019re invited to submit your scripts for the\u00a027th International Radio Playwriting Competition. 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