Home >> News >> NEWS

NEWS

Sanjeev Dixit and Third Half Theatre win Short+Sweet Dubai for second year in a row

In an extraordinary achievement precociously talented Dubai based writer-director-actor Sanjeev Dixit and Third Half Theatre have won Short+Sweet Dubai for a second year in a row.

In front of a full house at the Madinat Theatre on Friday night, Dixit’s epic ten-minute musical, The Tragic Queen, performed by a cast of 18, took home the top award winning the Best Overall Production among a hotly contested field.

Getting Ready

Getting really excited about our judging team members enthusiastically confirming their availability for our Melbourne return. Lots of famous and important characters prominent in the Australian theatre scene.

Obviously we can't reveal who right now...but stay turned to get hints and try to figure it out. They are stars themselves and their vote (support) can lead to your shining as brightly as they do! 

Sydney Theatre School

“Start your journey toward a professional acting career on stage and screen with a nationally accredited qualification.”

Short+Sweet Sydney is excited to announce our Theatre School Partner for 2016 as Sydney Theatre School!

"Powered By Airtel", Hosted By "The Theatre Outreach Unit" University of Hyderabad

Airtel is our Publicity and Press sponsor for 2013!

We look forward to a long and creative partnership with them.

The Theatre Outreach Unit- University of Hyderabad- Our venue partner 2013!

The beautiful Golden Threshold, an outdoor amphitheatre is our venue for SS Hyderabad 2013.

We look forward to a greater degree of collaboration with our partners in the coming year.

Short + Sweet is a year long effort towards creating new platforms and discovering local talent.

 

Sam Genocchio Memorial Page

Sam Genocchio was the first Artistic Coordinator for Short+Sweet. Without his effort and contributions Short+Sweet would never have gotten off the ground. We dedicate this page in memory of his achievements and his family who have continued to support us.

 

Sam Genocchio 1967 -2010

 

2014 Sydney Theatre Winners Announced

WINNERS ANNOUNCEMENT!

 

Best Actress Runner Up 
LAUREN O’ROURKE

Best Actor Runner Up 
RICHARD CARWIN

Best Actress 
LYNDA LEAVERS

Best Actor 
NAT JOBE

Best Script 
BLABBERMOUTH by Cerise de Gelder

Best Director 
TOM RICHARDS for Moonage Daydream

Best Newcomer (Male) 
DREW HOLMES

Best Newcomer (Female) 
ROBYN PATERSON

Overall People's Choice Winner 
THERAPIST and GUIDED BY VOICES

Overall Wildcards Winner 
THE BLUE BALLOON

Join us for a Taste of Short+Sweet Abu Dhabi!

Abu Dhabi will get its first taste of the world’s largest ten-minute play festival, Short+Sweet, on Saturday May 30th with a whole day of activities designed to inspire local arts lovers to get involved with Short+Sweet Abu Dhabi.

Culminating in a showing of our brand new touring show Shorter+Sweeter – the Best of Short+Sweet Dubai, the day at Abu Dhabi Theatre by the Waterfront is set to be both fun and inspiring. We hope you can join us!

Pages