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 2 PROGRAM - PRIDE WEEK
Please note: This is not the running order.

A VERY ROMANTIC PROPOSAL
Written by Bruce Olive / Directed by Caroline L. George
Starring: Imogen Trevillion, Xarve Buchholz, Lois Oh, Alison Brooker & Blake Nicholas

CHOPIN'S HEART
Written & Directed by Fiona Leonard
Starring: Willa King

DANCING AT 3AM
Written by Fiona Leonard / Directed by Kyra Belford-Thomas & Kate Stewart
Starring: Kyra Belford-Thomas & Kate Stewart

FATHER, SON 
Written by Jeff Locker / Directed by Jonathan Solomon
Starring: Ross Newton & Bernard Woodcock

HE'S THINKING
Written & Directed by Vincent Andriano
Starring: Raymond Padora & Travis Howard

A RUBY IN THE SKY WITH DIAMONDS
Written by Christopher Plumridge
Directed and starring: Alice Minnock & Sydney Manners

THANK YOU 2
Written by John Minigan
Directed and starring: Alice Minnock & Sydney Manners

WHAT IF THE 12 APOSTLES WERE GAY? 
Written, Directed & Starring by Vincent Andriano

WHO EVEN AM I?
Northern Beaches Youth Theatre
Written & Directed by Chantal Harrison
Starring: Vanessa Rowe & Ella Herdman

WOULD YOU RATHER?
Northern Beaches Youth Theatre
Written & Directed by Chantal Harrison
Starring: Chantal Harrison, Victoria E. Lockhart, Vanessa Rowe, Luka Valk, Ella Herdman,  Amelie Campbell-Brown & Mahlia Harrison

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