Our Script Reading Service is open to writers at all stages of their careers to receive impartial advice and feedback from professional playwrights, screenwriters and directors.

Promising writers identified through the script reading service will be recommended to theatre production companies such as the Birmingham Repertory Theatre, Pentabus and Theatre 503, and may be selected for future development schemes at Script.

Charges

Scripts up to 120 pages (double-spaced): £35 plus SAE

Scripts over 120 pages (double-spaced): £55 plus SAE

All prices are inclusive of VAT


How to submit your manuscript:

1) Download a Submission Form.

2) Download a Diversity Monitoring Form (This is not compulsory - but if you have the time, please do fill it out)

3) Send this form with your script plus a large SAE (for the return of your script) and the correct fee (cheques payable to Script).

Address: Script, Unit 107 The Greenhouse, The Custard Factory, Gibb Street, Birmingham B9 4AA

4) Please do not put your name anywhere on your actual script. All reading is anonymous.

5) Please use double-spacing on one side of A4 and number all pages.

6) Use a clear 12 point font.

7) Scripts must be typed. Hand-written scripts will be returned unread.

8) Attach a synopsis of the play, together with a cast list and brief notes on the characters.

9) You should expect to receive your report within 4-6 weeks. However, under certain circumstances it may take slightly longer.

10) Sorry, but we are unable to accept scripts by email.

Please Note: We cannot take responsibility for manuscripts lost in the post. Never send the only copy of your work.

Any questions...?

Please feel free to get in touch. Email us at info@scriptonline.net or call on 0121 224 7415.

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