HEAT 8 - FINAL OPEN HEAT| Short+Sweet Sydney 2025 | 24 - 27 April

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 is the final chance for plays to perform and compete to get through to the Semi-Finals. A selection of International Shortlisted Scripts from the Top 120, as well as Independent Theatre Companies as part of the Short Play Festival. 

HEAT 8 PROGRAM

4 YEARS LATER
Written & Directed by Yvonne Bocman
Starring: Sophie Johnson & Lily Vinter

LUST VEGAS
Written by Ken Levine / Directed by David Meadows 
Starring: David Meadow & Justine Scali

PARADISE
Written & Directed by Helen Hopcroft
Starring: Zoë Frendin
"Stuck in the bureaucratic void of the afterlife, Maud decides to have a natter about ‘regret therapy’ with the audience."

PERFECT
Written by April Phillips / Directed by Jonathan Solomon
Starring: Natalia Karna, Ava Loiterton & Steve Lu
"In a high-tech future a couple's dream of a made-to-order perfect child goes awry and calls into question what makes us human."

SERIOUSLY
Written by Barry Wood / Directed by Paul Walker & Maša Radić.
Starring: Paul Walker & Maša Radić.
"When Gemma discovers that two forks are missing from her cutlery drawer she has no idea that it's the start of the worst day of her life."

THE GRAVE TRUTH
Written by Geraldine Marcellino / Directed by Xan Hardman
Starring: Elora Coady, Sora Wakaki, Manny Katts, Julianne Horne & Avril Vorsay
"A theft, an international scandal and an enduring friendship set amongst the dead."

THE THERAPIST
Written & Directed by Yvonne Bocman
Starring: Sheri Anne

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