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. This week is Youth Themed - to support creatives, storytellers and actors that are 25 and under. A real mix of performances from drama, to comedy - and all that's inbetween! 

HEAT 3 PROGRAM - YOUTH WEEK
Please note: This is not the running order.

CHANGING BUSES
Written by Katrina Samaras
Directed by Colleen Willis
Starring: Karys Kennedy, Rhiannon Jean & Max Shaw
"Can a surprising encounter with a famous historical figure lead our heroine to a change of heart?"

FATE DEMANDS IT
Written by Carolynne Wilcox / Directed by Taylor Herbertson
Starring: Sarah Kelly & Rhiannon MacLeod-Green
"Two legendary women from Greek Myth, trapped in the roles history has written for them, try to change their fate."

GOODNIGHT SKY
Written by Erica Furgiuele 
Directed & Starring: Thea Grace Ward & Lars Woerlee
"Dot and Dash have been attached at the hip since birth - but only Dot is destined for greatness--and Dash has to break the news."

MISFORTUNE
Written by Mark Harvey Levine
Directed by Charlotte McKee-Wright
Starring: Julia Boyd, Angus Farrand, Lily Li, Katelyn Storey & Sebastian Lodge
"A couple gets some disturbing news from an unlikely source."

ORACLE
ITC Manly Theatre Group
Written & Directed by Stef Savanah
Starring: Ella Roper & Tyler Cronan
"You are already all you need..."

THE LOST PRINCIPAL
Written & Directed by Jonathan Solomon
Starring: Karen Firmstone, Alexandra McIntosh, Josiah Lucas & Steve Lu.

THE MORNING AFTER
Written & Directed by Sandra Bass
Starring: Laura Wallace & Simon Pearce
"Can a hangover get any worse?"

WANNABE ME
Written & Directed by Liron Peer
Starring: Liron Peer & Isaac Niven
"You can’t escape the persona, it becomes you."

WHEEL OF FORTUNE
Written by Scott Sickles / Directed by Henry Lopez Lopez
Starring: Max Shaw & Lara Heath
"Death has come for Michael but Michael has a bucket list that only the Grim Reaper can fulfill."

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