Join us!
Join us in creating theatre that’s bold, playful, and open to everyone.
Whether you’re stepping on stage, sharing new work, or supporting behind the scenes — there’s a place for you here.
Actors & Creators
Take on a Monologue or Duologue: Be part of our In100Characters Project. We’ll send you a short two-minute script to learn, workshop, and perform on stage. Open to seasoned actors and complete newcomers alike — there’s no barrier to entry, and we support everyone through the process.
Test New Work: The Scratch Theatre is a place to bring new writing to the stage — from short scenes to full-length plays. We programme slots for experimental and work-in-progress performances, with supportive, practical audience feedback. Whatever stage your work is at, we’d love to hear from you.
Live Script Readings: A low-pressure space to pick up a script, read, and be part of shaping new work alongside writers and other creatives. Click to find out more.
Performance from a Prompt:
Join our short performance challenge. Request a simple prompt and send back a quick idea — two paragraphs or a short video. If selected, you’ll develop your five minutes alongside a supportive group, with workshops, shared making time, live sharings, and the chance to be considered for Scratch Night events. Click to find out more.
To express your interest email: hello@thescratchtheatre.co.uk
Writers
Enter Writing Competitions: We run inspiring free competitions that open the door to new voices and bold ideas. Each one explores a different theme, and we’re always excited to discover fresh perspectives. We’ve staged many winners, bringing their scripts to life in packed, high-energy nights that celebrate creativity, risk-taking, and the thrill of new writing. Click here to view our latest writing competition!
Submit New Work: If you have a play, monologue, or duologue you’d like to see staged — whether full-length or short-form — we’d love to hear from you. We are especially looking for pieces under 20 minutes that are creative or different. Please send us your script along with a little about yourself and the energy and purpose driving the work — what it means to you, why you wrote it, and why you think it deserves to be staged.
To find out more, email writing@thescratchtheatre.co.uk
Community & Volunteers
Support & Volunteer: The Scratch Theatre thrives on the energy of its community. Volunteers help with everything from backstage support and set-up to filming, photography, and audience interviews. Sometimes it’s spreading the word with leaflets or on social media, other times it’s gathering for fun planning sessions, installing creative installations, or just being part of the buzz that makes the project happen. However you get involved, you’ll be joining a welcoming group where everyone plays a part in keeping the theatre alive and thriving. To put yourself forward as part of the volunteer team, email hello@thescratchtheatre.co.uk — we’ll let you know what opportunities are currently open.
Workshops, Sessions & Networking: Alongside our performances, we run free workshops and community sessions that bring people together to create, share ideas, and learn new skills. From beginner-friendly acting workshops to free programmes for women in theatre, our sessions open doors to collaboration and creative development.
We don’t always have workshops scheduled — but when we do, they’re exciting, accessible, and a great way to connect with others.
We’re currently running a range of workshops:
Women’s Beginners Acting — Click
Women’s Intermediary Acting — Click
Creative Scriptwriting — Click
Character & Comedy — Click
For details of other upcoming workshops, email hello@thescratchtheatre.co.uk