Short+Sweet Sydney Theatre Festival 2025

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2025 Season Key Dates:

2025 HEATS: 

HEAT 1 (Shows; February 13 - February 16 @ 7pm)
Open Heat for all selected scripts and ITC's
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HEAT 2 (Shows; April 20 - April 23 @ 7pm)
Pride themed week - For selected scripts and ITC's that share stories relevant to the weeks theme, or have creatives and casts that connect to and champion the theme. 
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(Week Break)

HEAT 3 (Shows; March 6 - March 9 @ 7pm)
Youth themed week - For selected scripts and ITC's that share stories relevant to the weeks theme, or have creatives and casts that connect to and champion the theme. 
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HEAT 4 (Shows; March 13 - March 16 @ 7pm)
Open Heat for all selected scripts and ITC's
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HEAT 5 (Shows; March 20 - March 23 @ 7pm)
Open Heat for all selected scripts and ITC's
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HEAT 6 (Shows; March 27 - March 30 @ 7pm)
Open Heat for all selected scripts and ITC's
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SHAKESPEARE WEEK [HEAT 7] (Shows; April 3 - April 6 @ 7pm)
This week will be curated by Jo Bloom (Come You Spirits).  ITC's and Script submissions are still open for this program - Apply here. 
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(Please note that we are off for the Easter Weekend)

HEAT 8 (Shows; April 24 - April 27 @ 7pm )
ACT 1: S+S Deadly - Theatre, Dance and Cabaret. Short works created by indigenous artists. Limited spaces still available.
Apply here.
ACT 2: Open Heat for all selected scripts and ITC's
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SEMI-FINALS (Shows; May 1 - May 4 @ 7pm )
Semi-Finals for all People Choice, Judges Choice and Crew Cut winners from Weeks 1-7.

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CABARET WEEK (Shows; May 8 - May 11 @ 7pm )
This week will be judged and run independently bringing back the creatively diverse "cabaret" week - no matter the skill, the talent or the technique - we invite all to apply to take part in the Cabaret week. Comedians, Singers, Dancers, Bands and more - ITC's and Performer. Limited submissions are still being accepted - Link HERE to apply. 

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GALA FINALS (Shows; May16 - May18 @ 7pm )
Gala Finals features the best People's Choice, Judges Choice and Wild Card winners from all Semi - Finals.
Prizes and Award ceremony will follow the show on May 18.
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