The biggest little play festival in the world is now entering its 19th year in its hometown of Sydney and will be returning to the Tom Mann Theatre in Surry Hills from Feb 14 to April 19 2020.
We will be returning once again with a smorgasbord of 10-minute plays to delight your tastebuds, with hundreds of talented actors, writers and directors showcasing their skills and bringing you a wonderful season of short theatre.

This year's categories include the Top 80, Under 25’s, Women’s Week and LGBTQ Theatre. 

DIRECTORS

Registrations for Short+Sweet festivals are open to returning, established and first-time directors; open to anyone who is interested in having a go. Directors are able to choose from all shortlisted scripts for their local festival, and are encouraged to communicate with their Writers throughout the process. 

To register as a Director Click Here

ITC SUBMISSIONS

If you are an ITC (Independent Theatre Company) you may direct and act in your own plays. Directors are allowed to direct a maximum of one play in Short+Sweet, unless otherwise granted permission by the Festival Director. Submissions 1st November 2019. 

To register as an ITC Click Here

 

VOLUNTEERS

If you have a passion for the theatre and would like to be a part of a great team then send an email to sarah.purdue@shortandsweet.org. We have roles waiting for you behind the scenes in production, props,  front of house, sponsorship and more!!! We’d love to hear from you!

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!

We look forward to welcoming writers, directors and performers to share the 2020 Short+Sweet Sydney Festival seasons at the Tom Mann Theatre, 136 Chalmers Street Surrey Hills.

Short+Sweet Comedy Festival 2019

Following on from a successful debut in 2017 breaking all prior records in the Middle East, the third Short+Sweet Comedy Festival will be held at the home of Short+Sweet in Dubai, The Junction on Wednesday November 20 and Saturday November 23, 2019.

Bigger & Better than ever before. The Region's Largest Comedy Festival that kickstarted many a comedy careers is back with a bang. The funniest battle you will ever see on stage!

All comics are welcome irrespective of their nationalities. There are separate heats for regional language comics - Arabic, Hindi & Urdu - so you are welcome to enter no matter what language you speak. Also comics may perform in two different languages if you're game. So what are you waiting for.....?

First Timers are more than welcome. Looking for a new way to disappoint your parents? Try your hand at Comedy. 

Registrations: To register for the Festival just click HERE.

Venue: 
The Junction Theatre, Unit H72, Al Serkal Avenue, Al Quoz, Dubai. 
Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/8ASdkTS1XXn
Directions: http://www.thejunctiondubai.com/contact 
Phone: +971 4 3388 525

Festival Director:
Pawan Manghnani

Rules: 
All content must be original.
Local laws & sensitivities must be respected.
Each comedian will get only 1 slot (in up to two languages) in the preliminary round.
Only Comedians participating in the Preliminary Rounds - Regional Category will get another slot to perform in the Preliminary Rounds - International Category if they wish to perform twice.
Acts could be Stand-Up, Improv', Sketch, Play, Poetry, Musical, Parody, 2 Person or Group Act, but has to be from the Comedy Genre Only. 
5 Minutes Maximum for each set.
About 20 finalists to be chosen from the preliminary rounds.
Finalists can repeat the same set for the finale or do a completely different act.
Rules & Regulations are subject to change without prior notice.
The Venue & Organizers reserve their rights as final say in case of any dispute or cheating on part of the performer(s).
Judges Choice(s) will be final.

Categories for Winners:
TBA

RSVP to the event page for regular updates: http://tiny.cc/ShortSweetComedyFest

If you are interested to sponsor the event, email the festival director pawan.manghnani@gmail.com & comiconnights@gmail.com to get more details on how to get on board!

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#NoPoliticsWithComedy
#StandupForStandup

For more information contact the Festival Director Pawan Manghnani on +971 55 540 6936 or email Pawan.Manghnani@Gmail.com

Calling all film festival lovers!

The Short+Sweet Film Festival Sydney is BACK - bringing local filmmakers and audiences together. Attendees will have the opportunity to see a curated selection of films from different genres, styles, and ideas from local and international filmmakers.

This opportunity is unique in the ever expanding world of Short+Sweet, and culminates in our Grand Finals Event to be held in Hollywood in late 2019. Short+Sweet Founder Mark Cleary and Festival Director Greg Dolgopolov have committed to delivering “a world class festival with an A-List Hollywood finale”. Dolgopolov directed Melbourne’s first Short+Sweet Film festival in 2017 and noted “the shaping of networks for future projects… That connection is what Short+Sweet is so good at fostering.”

Festival Dates and Times:

• August 27, 7:00pm (doors open at 6:00pm)
• September 3, 8:30pm (doors open at 8:00pm)
• September 4, 7:00pm (doors open at 6:00pm)
• September 5, 7:00pm (doors open at 6:00pm)

Festival Location:

Tom Mann Theatre
136 Chalmers St,
Surry Hills NSW 2010

Tickets:

Tickets are cash only and will be sold at the door for $15 and $10 for students with a valid student ID. 

Hope to see you there!