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13 Feb 2025 to 18 May 2025
22 Mar 2025 to 14 May 2025
12 Apr 2025 to 1 Jun 2025
When
Thursday, February 13, 2025 to Sunday, May 18, 2025
Where
Turner Hall
19 Mary Ann St, Ultimo NSW 2007
SYDNEY NSW 2000
Australia
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Short+Sweet Sydney Theatre Festival 2025

SHORT+SWEET
THE BIGGEST LITTLE FESTIVAL IN THE WORLD

2025 Season Key Dates:

2025 HEATS: 

HEAT 1 (Shows; February 13 - February 16 @ 7pm)
Open Heat for all selected scripts and ITC's
BUY TICKETS HERE

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. 
BUY TICKETS HERE

(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
BUY TICKETS HERE 

HEAT 5 (Shows; March 20 - March 23 @ 7pm)
Open Heat for all selected scripts and ITC's
BUY TICKETS HERE

HEAT 6 (Shows; March 27 - March 30 @ 7pm)
Open Heat for all selected scripts and ITC's
BUY TICKETS HERE

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 )
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 - This is going to be an exciting week of real variety - showcasing some true Sydney Talent. 
Tickets Here. 

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GALA FINALS (Shows; May 16 & May 17 @ 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 17.

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A MORE CREATIVE WORLDTEN-MINUTES AT A TIME
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Festival enquiries, please contact our Festival Director Ali Bendall at ali.bendall@shortandsweet.org
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FINALS

  1. GALA FINALISTS


    The world's biggest short play festival is back in Sydney!


    Short+Sweet 2025 is a celebration of play writing and the creation of original theatre.

    Over 90 plays will feature in the span of 8 weeks, all competing for a spot in the Gala Finals where we award the best of the best.


    Performances:

    7pm Friday 16th May 

    7pm Saturday 17th May [Awards to follow] 

    All concession tickets will be asked to provide proof of concession, Student, Seniors or Pension Card. 


    GALA FINALISTS

    Please note this is in alphabetical order, not running order.


    A BICYCLE BUILT FOR TWO

    (Heat 6 Judges Choice, Runner Up in Judge's Choice Semi-Final Program 1)


    Written by Suzy Wilds / Directed by Emily Garrett

    Starring: Lucinda Jurd, Jenny Jacobs & Rebecca Liquorish


    ALAS, POOR MUMMY!

    (Heat 7 People's Choice, Crew Cut Choice Semi-Final 2)


    Written by William Duke / Directed by Bianca Watkins

    Starring: Victor Y Z Xu, Jake Walker & Caitlin Green


    DREAM JOB 

    (Heat 1 Judges Choice, Crew Cut Choice Semi-Final 1)


    Written by James Kehoe / Directed by Nathan Burland

    Starring: James Kehoe, Jacqui Bramwell & Davis Jensen


    MISFORTUNE 

    (Youth Week Peoples Choice,
    Peoples' Choice Semi-Final 1)


    Written by Mark Harvey Levine / Directed by Charlotte McKee-Wright

    Starring: Julia Boyd, Angus Farrand, Lily Li, Katelyn Storey, Sophie May Casha, Olivia Consentino


    PLAIN & PEARL 

    (Heat 6 Judges Choice, 
    Judge's Choice Semi-Final Program 1)


    Written by Vee Malnar / Directed by Caz Adams & Christine Greenough 

    Starring: Caz Adams & Christine Greenough


    SHAKESPEARE UPON TINDER 

    (Heat 7 Runner Up Judge's & Crew Cut Choice, 
    Peoples' Choice Runner Up Semi-Final 2)


    Written by Fran Bowick / Directed by David Berry

    Starring: Chris Argirousis, Olivia Bartha & David Berry


    STAMP, STOP, STEP 

    (Heat 1 People's Choice, 
    Judge's Choice Semi-Final Program 2)


    ITC: AMPULLAE OF LORENZINI

    Written & Directed by Frank Leggett

    Starring: Debbie Westaway


    THE PIGEON 

    (Heat 5 Judge's Choice, 
    Judge's Choice Runner Up Semi-Final Program 2)


    Written by Karen Siff Exkorn / Directed by Annie Geissler

    Starring: Piper Farrell


    WHAT IF THE 12 APOSTLES WERE GAY?

    (Heat 2 Judges Choice,
    Peoples' Choice Runner Up Semi-Final 1)


    Written, Directed & Starring by Vincent Andriano


    WHEEL OF FORTUNE REVERSE 

    (Heat 2 Judge's Choice, Peoples' Choice Semi-Final 2
    )

    Written by Scott Sickles / Directed by Henry Lopez Lopez

    Starring: Max Shaw & Lara Heath


    Please be advised that some plays may include adult content.


    Photography/Filming is not permitted during performances


    Latecomers will not be permitted to enter unless there is a suitable break in performance.


    This festival is proudly partnered with TAFE NSW


    SHORT+SWEET (TURNER HALL) IS LOCATED AT THE CORNER OF MARY ANN STREET & HARRIS STREET


     


PRODUCTION TEAM

  1. SYDNEY TEAM


    Ali Bendall | Festival Director 

    Email: ali.bendall@shortandsweet.org


    Kyra Belford-Thomas | Assistant Festival Director

    Email: Kyrabt@shortandsweet.org


    Izzie Harriden | Stage Manager 

    Email: izzieharriden@shortandsweet.org


    Jo Bloom |  Shakespeare Curator

    Email: jo.bloom@shortandsweet.org


    Lawrie Wood | Technical Supervisor


    Geoff Sirmai | Festival Publicist

    Email: geoff@sirmai.com.au


    SHORT+SWEET HQ


    Mark Cleary | Artistic Director

    mark@shortandsweet.org


    Vee Malnar | Literary Manager


    Luke Berman | International Coordinator