A Pleasance Scratch
Applications are now open for A Pleasance Scratch Night April 16th & 17th
The Pleasance is proud to support a large number of developing artists every year through our various Pleasance Futures initiatives, and our scratch nights are an opportunity for you to have the first glimpse at what these talented theatre makers are creating next.
We offer the free opportunity to perform on our Main House stage, free rehearsal space, free photography and mentoring through our theatre department.
A Pleasance Scratch - April 16th & 17th 2025
Are you an artist or theatre-maker with bold new ideas? A Pleasance Scratch is your chance to bring fresh, dynamic work to the stage in front of a live audience!
Due to phenomenal demand, we’re running A Pleasance Scratch across two nights in our Main House—and we want to see what you’ve been working on. This is an opportunity for artists to test out new material, experiment with ideas, and receive valuable audience feedback in a supportive, creative environment. Whether it's a brand-new script, a daring concept, or an exciting work-in-progress, this is your chance to bring it to life.
Join a community of innovative theatre-makers and take the next step in developing your work. Apply now and be part of an unforgettable evening of bold, new theatre!
The only requirements are:
- You provide a 10 minute extract for the scratch evening be it a new writing, devised or musical piece
- You provide any props the performance requires
- You provide all technical requirements with as much notice as possible
- You and your team are available during the day for tech.
We will be able to provide technical support and an operator for your performance and mentoring and support from our team as well as rehearsal space (where feasible).
Deadline to apply: Wednesday 26th March, 6pm
A Comedy Pleasance Scratch
Applications for A Pleasance Scratch are currently closed. Look out for more announcements on our website and social media channels!
A Pleasance Staff Scratch
We also run a staff scratch night for members of our box office, bar and front of house teams, providing them a space to try out new material on our main house stage.
Applications are only open to the Pleasance team. Please reach out at [email protected] for more info!
- Mentoring and support from our team
- A slot in our Cabaret Main House theatre to share your 10 minute piece of theatre work-in-progress with an audience and get their feedback
- Professional photos of your performance
- Basic technical support and operator for the performance
- Rehearsal space at Pleasance London
You can apply via the form here. Any questions, please email [email protected]
You can also keep up to date with openings by following our Artist Development X account or signing up to our artist newsletter.