Register your Cabaret 2020

REGISTRATIONS NOW OPEN

We want you to sell us the idea for your show. What makes it unique?

List your festival preference. *

Primary Contact: First Name *

Primary Contact: Last Name *

Mobile Number *

E-Mail *

Suburb and Postcode of residence *

Title of Show *

Cast and Creatives *

Please list the names of people who have currently been confirmed for your project. You may include roles if appropriate.

Please select the statement that applies *

I have participated in Short+Sweet previously.

Members of our cast have participated in Short+Sweet previously.

This is our first time.

Previous Work for S+S

Please include years and production titles if applicable.

Upload Script or Concept *

Please attach a script or one-page concept (this can just be a one-page pitch if no script is available). Max 2MB. PDF / DOC / DOCX accepted.
Files must be less than 5 MB.
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Upload Support Material

Optional. Please attach any further support material that you feel may benefit this application. This could be a company history, artist CV/bios, image of past production, or evidence of further planning for this project. It’s your project, so we encourage you to include whatever you believe to be most relevant. Max. 4MB. Most formats accepted. (recommended: JPG, PNG, PDF, DOC, DOCX, PPT, MOV, MP3, WAV, ZIP)
Files must be less than 4 MB.
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How did you hear about Short+Sweet?

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Do you identify as Gold Coast artist (or artist with ties to the Gold Coast) *

Register as a Director 2020

REGISTRATIONS NOW OPEN

If you are selected as a Director for the festival, you will be given the choice of over 50 shortlisted scripts and a lineup of amazing actors to choose from. With our support, you will direct a compelling 10-minute play for presentation to an enthusiastic public audience at the iconic Brisbane Powerhouse or HOTA.

List your festival preference. *

List your festival preference, 1 being your first choice and 3 your last.

First Name *

Last Name *

Mobile Number *

including country/area codes

E-Mail *

Suburb and Postcode of residence *

Name of suburb, Postcode

Have you had experience directing stage or screen? *

Yes

No

Please Select the statement that applies *

I have participated in Short+Sweet previously.

This is my first time.

Previous Work for S+S

If you have participated in Short+Sweet previously, please describe what your involvement was. Please include years and production titles.

Upload CV *

Please attach a brief CV detailing your experience. Max 5MB. PDF / DOC / DOCX accepted.
Files must be less than 5 MB.
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How did you hear about Short+Sweet?

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Do you identify as Gold Coast artist (or artist with ties to the Gold Coast) *

Register as an ITC 2020

REGISTRATIONS NOW OPEN

To register as an ITC (Independent Theatre Company), we want you to sell us the idea for your show. What makes it unique? And why is your team perfectly suited?

List your festival preference. *

Primary Contact: First Name *

Primary Contact: Last Name *

E-Mail *

Mobile Number *

Suburb and Postcode of residence *

Name of suburb, Postcode

ITC Name

If your group does not have an existing name, please select the name of the key artist. Alternatively, you may leave this field blank.

Names of ITC Members *

Please list the names of people who have currently been confirmed for your project. You may include roles if appropriate.

Please select the statement that applies *

Our ITC has participated in Short+Sweet previously.

Members of our ITC have participated in Short+Sweet previously.

This is our first time.

Previous Work for S+S

If your ITC has participated in Short+Sweet previously, please describe what this involved. Please include years and production titles.

Upload Script or Concept *

Please attach a script or one-page concept (this can just be a one-page pitch if no script is available). Max 2MB. PDF / DOC / DOCX accepted.
Files must be less than 5 MB.
Allowed file types: txt rtf html pdf doc docx.

Upload Support Material

Optional. Please attach any further support material that you feel may benefit this application. This could be a company history, artist CV/bios, image of past production, or evidence of further planning for this project. It’s your project, so we encourage you to include whatever you believe to be most relevant. Max. 4MB. Most formats accepted. (recommended: JPG, PNG, PDF, DOC, DOCX, PPT, MOV, MP3, WAV, ZIP)
Files must be less than 4 MB.
Allowed file types: gif jpg png bmp tif txt rtf html pdf doc docx ppt pptx xls xlsx avi mov mp3 wav zip mp4.

How did you hear about Short+Sweet?

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Do any of your ITC identify as a Gold Coast Artist (or artist with ties to the Gold Coast)? *

SHORT+SWEET CABARET BRISBANE 2020

Short+Sweet QLD is back with Cabaret in the Brisbane Powerhouse!

This is our 12th year of bite-sized theatre and cabaret work, so get on down!

Or check out our Theatre and Gold Coast events!

SHORT+SWEET THEATRE BRISBANE 2020

Short+Sweet QLD is back with Theatre in the Brisbane Powerhouse!

This is our 12th year of bite-sized theatre work, so get on down!

Or check out our Cabaret and Gold Coast events!

Short+Sweet Theatre Sharjah 2020

The first ever SHORT+SWEET SHARJAH was held at the Masrah Theatre - Al Qasba from Jan 17 to Feb 1, 2020 as part of the inaugural Sharjah Fringe.

Congratulations to the winners of the first ever Gala Final of SHORT+SWEET SHARJAH and thanks to Mr Brian Wilkie MBE for presenting the awards. Here are the winners:

BEST INDEPENDENT THEATRE COMPANY: Art Box Group

BEST NEWCOMER: Yahya Abou Zeid

BEST ACTOR: Sunil Jasuja (Dedh Inch Upar)

BEST ACTOR RUNNER-UP: Ahmed Abdul Hadi (I want to sleep & Spirits)

BEST ACTRESS: Sherry Dang Briet (Between us Mother & Daughter)

BEST ACTRESS RUNNER-UP: Mona Al Mohamady (I want to sleep)

BEST DIRECTOR: Tareq Abou Zeid (Spirits)

BEST WRITER: Purva Grover (Between us Mother & Daughter)

PEOPLE’S CHOICE WINNER: Dedh Inch Upar presented by Theatrewallas UAE

BEST OVERALL PRODUCTION: Between us Mother & Daughter

Thanks to the Sharjah Fringe for hosting the Festival and all our wonderful writers, directors, actors and Independent Theatre Companies who made the first ever Short+Sweet Sharjah such a wonderful event. We’ll see you again in 2021!!!

The full line up for SHORT+SWEET SHARJAH 2020 was as follows:

Friday 17 Jan @ 16:30

A Doll's House (Presented by Art Box Group)

Cry for Me

Kite

To Be or Not To Be

Friday 17 Jan @ 22:00

Kite

Sprirts (Presented by Art Box Group)

The Basket-Cases

Zahra (Presented by Art Box Group)

Saturday 18 Jan @ 16:30

Charming Carmen (Presented by Art Box Group)

Chidi ki Dukki (Presented by Theatrewallas)

I conquer therefore I am

Superposition (Presented by StudioRepublik)

The most important words of my life

Kite

Saturday 18 Jan @ 22:00

Chidi ki Dukki (Presented by Theatrewallas)

I conquer therefore I am

I want to Sleep (Presented by Art Box Group)

Kite

The Basket-Cases

Fri 24 Jan @ 20:00

Once in a school day (Presented by Art Box Group)

Dedh Inch Upar (Presented by Theatrewallas)

Never Give Up (Presented by StudioRepublik)

Television Man

Charming Carmen (Presented by Art Box Group)

Sat 25 Jan @20:00

Dedh Inch Upar (Presented by Theatrewallas)

The Flowers

The Hold Up (Presented by StudioRepublik)

Never Give Up (Presented by StudioRepublik)

A Doll's House (Presented by Art Box Group)

Friday 31 Jan @ 20:00

Between us mother and daughter

Bhediya (Presented by Theatrewallas)

Never Give Up (Presented by StudioRepublik)

Shhh Don't Open That Box

Saturday 1 Feb @ 20:00 - Gala Final

The best plays from the Festival as chosen by our judges and audience:

I want to Sleep (Presented by Art Box Group) JUDGE'S CHOICE WEEK 1

Sprits (Presented by Art Box Group) JUDGE'S CHOICE WEEK 1

Dedh Inch Upar (Presented by Theatrewallas) JUDGE'S CHOICE WEEK 2

Between us mother and daughter JUDGE'S CHOICE WEEK 3

To be or not to be PEOPLE'S CHOICE

Audition Registration Short+Sweet Sydney 2020

Thank you for your interest in performing in the Short+Sweet Theatre Festival Sydney 2020!

We welcome professional and enthusiastic amateurs actors alike. Everyone will be given consideration.

If you are selected as an actor, you will be contacted by the director of one of the plays you have been selected for.

Before registering, please check the key festival dates and make sure you’ll be available. This festival is a commitment and you need to make sure you have the time and passion to participate.

Name *

Surname *

Phone *

please provide your mobile number

Email *

Are you under 18? *

Yes

No

We need to know this to ensure compliance with the Working With Vulnerable People (background checking) Act 2011.

About You (Brief Bio)

Tell us about your acting experience, training and other performance skills.

Have you acted in Short+Sweet festivals in the past? *

Yes

No

Have you participated in Short+Sweet festivals in other ways in the past? *

Yes

No

Headshot *

Please upload a recent headshot. JPG or PNG formats only with a maximum filesize of 2MB.
Files must be less than 2 MB.
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Curriculum Vitae *

Please upload your CV in Docx or PDF format. 2MB file size limit.
Files must be less than 2 MB.
Allowed file types: txt rtf pdf doc docx ppt pptx.

Link to Online CV

Are you interested in being considered for our Women's Focus Week

Yes

Are you interested in being considered for our LGTBQ Focus Week?

Yes

Short+Sweet Theatre Sydney 2020

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.

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. The festival multiplies participants' raw and creative energy, with different ensembles, directors and writers exchanging ideas, learning from each other and providing creative inspiration.

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.

Register for Short+Sweet Comedy Dubai 2019

Welcome to Short+Sweet - a more creative world ten minutes at a time! Please register here for Short+Sweet Comedy Dubai between Wednesday November 20th and Saturday November 23rd, 2019 hosted by The Junction.

First Name *

Last Name *

E-Mail *

Phone number *

including country/area codes

How did you hear about Short+Sweet?

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How many comedy gigs have you performed in the past? *

Less than 10 gigs

More than 10 gigs

Please choose ONLY ONE option

Which language would you like to perform in? *

English

Non-English

Both

Each comic may perform in UP TO TWO languages

Which language would be your first preference to perform in? *

If you had to choose just ONE language to perform in - what would you choose

Terms and Conditions *

I agree to the Terms and Conditions

Participants in Short+Sweet do so on a voluntary basis. Artists selected for Short+Sweet are not entitled to payment or re-numeration of any kind although they may be eligible for various prizes.

Short+Sweet Comedy Dubai 2019

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 are NOW CLOSED.

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!

#ShortSweetComedyFest
#NoPoliticsWithComedy
#StandupForStandup

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

Register your Cabaret 2020

Register as a Director 2020

Register as an ITC 2020

SHORT+SWEET CABARET BRISBANE 2020

SHORT+SWEET THEATRE BRISBANE 2020

Short+Sweet Theatre Sharjah 2020

Audition Registration Short+Sweet Sydney 2020

Short+Sweet Theatre Sydney 2020

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