52 weeks 52 writers = 1 play

Next Best Page is about to produce a highly collaborative and innovative piece of theatre.

On the 3rd January 2011, the first page of the play will be available to view on their website. (Click on the title of this post to go there.) This will be written by a mystery playwright.  Each week throughout 2011 anyone can send in their Next Best Page. At the end of each week, the creative team will read all submissions and decide which entry will join the script. Each writer will take their inspiration from the previous pages and be the inspiration for the next page.

The story could go anywhere....sounds risky, doesn't it? Sounds exciting. The result will be performed in London in 2012 (they are taking bookings now).

Written a Play?

Or thinking about writing one?

Just back from holiday on the beautiful Beara peninsula - I'll post some pictures when the cases are unpacked and the washing done - but meanwhile check out the Pentabus Theatre website. Click on the title of this post to go there. They are currently looking for plays that have NOT been previously published or performed and fit with their ethos of producing pioneer engaging, surprising and provocative new work.

Hard copies only - sent by snail mail to Pentabus Theatre, PO Box 57474, LONDON, E5 5BL Include a short synopsis and explain why it might suit Pentabus Theatre

Deadline October 29 2010

Looking around the Pentabus website I was also intrigued to discover that every year they organise a WRITERS' WEEK

when writers are invited

 to come and explore local issues. In the past writers have followed a local fox hunt, witnessed life in an abbatoir and worked shifts in a Michelin starred kitchen.
They are currently planning our 2011 Writers' Week, more details to follow.