12 Apr 2025 to 1 Jun 2025
1 Sep 2025 to 22 Sep 2025
4 Sep 2025 to 28 Sep 2025
When
Thursday, February 13, 2025 to Saturday, May 17, 2025
Where
Turner Hall
19 Mary Ann St, Ultimo NSW 2007
SYDNEY NSW 2000
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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
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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 )
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.
FINAL TICKETS HERE.
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A MORE CREATIVE WORLD, TEN-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
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 5 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
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