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 100 plays will feature in the span of 3 months, all competing for a spot in the Gala Finals where we award the best of the best.

This year brings a wide range of new works to the forefront, sharp comedies, existential dramas, surreal horror, poetry, musical, political and inspirational narratives drive the season.

HEAT 1 PROGRAM
Please note: This is in alphabetical order, not the running order.

DATING APP CR-APP
ARCADIA PLAYHOUSE PRODUCTIONS ITC
Written & Directed by Reena Akhtar
Starring: Lucinda Jurd, Seth Eren & Roy Wallace-Cant

DREAM JOB
Written by James Kehoe / Directed by Nathan Burland
Starring: James Kehoe, Jacqui Bramwell & Davis Jensen

GOOD PEOPLE
Written by Adam McGurk / Directed by PJ Collins
Starring: Tamsyn Navra, Karys Kennedy, Nathan Kellie & Simon Bartlett

HOW COULD YOU?
MOOSHI MOOSHI PRODUCTIONS ITC
Written & Directed by Gregory J Thorsby
Starring: Gregory J Thorsby & Tida Dhanommitrapap

IDENTITY CRISIS
Written by Robert Luxford/ Directed by Melissa Paris
Starring: Robin Queree & Scott Clarke

IN SPACE
Written & Directed by Kirrily Annalise
Starring: Kirrily Annalise & Alexandra Pelvin

LIFE DRAWING CLASS
Written by Amanda Lay / Directed by Jonathan Solomon
Starring: Carolyn Neumann, Mel Latsos & Letizia De Francesco

MEGAN
THE AMERICAS ITC
Written by Allan Staples / Directed by Kai Paynter
Starring: Alex Baum & Rhett Wilks

ONE WORD
Written by Bara Swain / Directed by Elizabeth Newman
Starring: Piper Farrell & Liz Newman

STAMP, STOP, STEP
AMPULLAE OF LORENZINI
Written & Directed by Frank Leggett
Starring: Debbie Westaway

TAXIMAN
Written by Chris Naylor / Directed by Emily Garrett 
Starring: Manny Katts, Letizia De Francesco, Oliver Harcourt-Ham

THERE IS A ZOMBIE IN THE GARDEN, FRANK! 
Written by Greg Gould / Directed by Ava Loiterton
Starring: Henry Summerton & Poppy Cozens

Please be advised that some plays may include adult content
This festival is proudly partnered with TAFE NSW