Short+Sweet Dubai 2023

Short+Sweet Theatre 2023 returns to Dubai for its 11th year, running over the weekends (Saturday and Sunday) from January 21 to March 12, 2023. 

The theater festival for anyone and everyone, no matter what format your story is in - monologues, ensemble pieces, mime, musicals in ANY language. The only rule your performance should not exceed 10 minutes!

Short+Sweet festival is split into two categories: Contenders (theatre/festival veterans) and the Challengers (newcomers or first-time festival participants).

There are 2 themed weekends -

Regional Week - Feb 4 and 5

Horror & Romance Week - Feb 11 and 12

Audience members and judges get to vote for their favourite play. The one that gets the most votes will move on to the next round (People’s Choice Semi-Final and Judges Choice Semi-Final on Feb 25 and 26; and March 4 and 5.)

The winning plays will then perform at the Red-Carpet Gala Finals from March 10 to 12. So go ahead whether you are an actor, writer, theater group or director - register and become a part of this beautiful community!

Short + Sweet Yorkshire

Exciting news! The globally renowned festival, "Short + Sweet," is touching down in beautiful Yorkshire! 

Nestled in Yorkshire's picturesque embrace, the Short and Sweet Festival finds its perfect home amid rolling hills and historic charm. The region's beauty, from quaint villages to sprawling moors, provides a captivating backdrop, enhancing the festival experience and creating lasting memories for attendees and performers alike.

Short+Sweet will showcase a variety of 10-minute plays & digital media to delight your tastebuds, with talented actors, writers, directors, digital media & filmmakers showcasing their skills and bringing you a wonderful season of short theatre & film. 

Our vision is simple - a more creative world 10 minutes at a time! 

Get Involved! 

There is no festival without YOU! 

We are inviting all writers to create a 10-minute script, all directors to direct a 10- minute play and of course, all actors to bring the plays to life. Independent theatre companies are also invited to enter.

Digital media and filmakers can send in complete pieces of up to 10 minutes too. 

Applications will open shortly for the festival which will be based in beautiful Harrogate in June, 2024. 

The Short+Sweet festival is a wonderful tool for writers, directors and actors who want to share their voice and talent in a professional environment and venue. Its goal is to become a powerful tool for diversity in the entertainment industry, as well as providing a way to discover new or established local talent by engaging more people in the live theatre experience.  

 Whether you are established or first-time,this opportuntiy is open to anyone who wants to have a go. There are no limits to the creativity or content of your scripts, only that it can be performed in 10 minutes or under.   

Registrations will open very soon. Follow our socials or check back here for details. We also have some amazing opportunities for partnership and sponsorship. So, if you and your organisation would like to get involved then please let us know - we'd love to hear from you! 

Don't miss the chance to experience the best of new writing and regional talent right here in Yorkshire. It's time to celebrate Short + Sweet northern style! 

Register for Short+Sweet Theater Dubai 2024

Thank you for your interest in Short+Sweet Theater Dubai 2024!

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Short+Sweet Dubai 2024

Short+Sweet Theatre Dubai returns to Dubai for its 12th amazing year, running over the weekends (Saturday and Sunday) from January 13 to March 3, 2024. 

The theater festival for anyone and everyone, no matter what format your story is in - monologues, ensemble pieces, mime, musicals in ANY language. The only rule your performance should not exceed 10 minutes.

Audience members and judges get to vote for their favourite play. The one that gets the most votes will move on to the next round (People’s Choice Semi-Final and Judges Choice Semi-Final on Feb 24 and 25)

The winning plays will then perform at the Red-Carpet Gala Finals from March 1 to 3. So go ahead whether you are an actor, writer, theater group or director - register and become a part of this beautiful community!

The deadline to enter a script is Tuesday October 31st, while the deadline to register as an actor, theater group or director is Wednesday November 15th! We look forward to you joining us for the Festival.

Theatre Season Announcement | Short+Sweet Illawarra 2023

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Short+Sweet Illawarra Theatre 2023

Short+Sweet Illawarra Theatre returns for its fifth year with a Top 20 Season of ten-minute theatre.

The Illawarra will once again be the host of an incredible line-up of short-form theatre in 2023. Twenty-two plays will take place over two weeks in August with cast and crew from the local region and Sydney, as well as Short+Sweet Illawarra Theatre’s first-ever international entrant.

Short+Sweet Hollywood Theatre 2024

 

Welcome everyone to Short + Sweet Hollywood Theatre 2024! We can't wait to see all of your creations for next year's festival!

Submissions are now open!

Submit your script in the drop-down below! Plus, check out our other drop-down menus for how to submit for Directors, Actors, and ITC/Groups!

Stay tuned for all registrations, locations and season information for our THEATRE and LATIN X programs soon to come.

 

Director Registration for Short+Sweet Sydney 2024

Thank you for your interest in directing for Short+Sweet Sydney 2024!

We welcome directors from all walks of life, from professional directors to enthusiastic first timers. Everyone will be given consideration. You'll be asked to submit a cv or any relevant information to us.

If you are selected as a director, you will be sent all the relevant information regarding selecting your script and the festival dates.

Our Festival Director will get back to you as soon as possible and no later than October 1st 2023.

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