A Pleasance Scratch

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.

A Pleasance Comedy Scratch

We are launching a brand new scratch night at the Pleasance on Monday 18th November: A Pleasance Comedy Scratch Night!

We are looking for applications from comics who are curious about moving into a more theatrical space. All genres are encouraged from new writing through to devised and new musicals, but we're not looking for sketch comedy or stand up. This is a chance to try something completely different. 

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). 

The deadline for applications is 1st November at 6pm. Apply here now.

A Pleasance Scratch

Our next annual A Pleasance Scratch is taking place on Tuesday 29th and Wednesday 30th October, 2024.

The deadline has now passed but look out for the announcement of our amazing line up coming soon!

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!