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 5 PROGRAM 
Please note: This is not the running order.

A BICYCLE BUILT FOR TWO
Written by Suzy Wilds / Directed by Emily Garrett
Starring: Lucinda Jurd, Jenny Jacobs & Rebecca Liquorish
"An elderly woman reflects on her past life and her current situation in a nursing home."

ALICE'S ADVENTURES ON HEADLAND
ITC: On Edge Productions
Written & Directed by Dharma Hadley
Starring: Phoebe Brian, Liz Jewell, Becky Godwin, Greg Morrison, Geraldo Rodrigues, Owen Frost, Tyler Cronan, Chantal Harrison & Ella Roper
"Alice is adventuring onto the headland at Bondi for Sculpture by the Sea. What will the sculptures have to say to her?"

DOPPELGÅNGER 
Written by Barry Wood / Directed by Chantal Harrison
Starring: Ella Roper, Phoebe Brian & Owen Frost
"Two strangers, Maddie and Steph look nothing like each other - but why are both convinced otherwise?"

THE FOURTH WALL
ITC: Synthetic Stories
Written & Directed by Steve Larkman
Starring: Trey Daniel’s, Steph Marsden, Rosie Diep & Steve Larkman
"If you come to the theatre to simply watch, beware, as the fourth wall shatters. Bon appetit!"

SEEN
Written by Neil Radtke / Directed by Debbie Kearns
Starring: Megan Elizabeth Kennedy, Benjamin Louttit & Evgeny Shatokhin
"Tom and Angela fight for survival in the final of a series of torture rooms."

SHADES OF LOSS
Written by Camilla Barr / Directed by Lachlan McWilliam
Starring: Don Ferguson & Hana Kadouh
"Shades of Loss reminisces on the impact and changes that occur in Edith, diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Dementia."

SPICEY
ITC: Team Spicey Theatre Company
Written by Fran Bowick / Directed by Gina Cohen
Starring: Chris Argirousis, Grace Ho, Edric Hong & Edward Frame.
"Being the hottest ticket in the cupboard isn't always a good thing."

THE EX
ITC: CBA - Connection Brazil Australia
Written by Diones Camargo / Directed by Cris Bocchi
Starring: Cris Bocchi
"A motivational coach, relationship columnist at a renown feminine magazine, meets with the audience for a well-humoured lecture..."

THE PIGEON
Written by Karen Siff Exkorn / Directed by Annie Geissler
Starring: Piper Farrell
"A woman in search of saving her marriage finds herself inspired by a pigeon on the sidewalk of New York City."

THE STUNTMAN
ITC: Natguru
Written & Directed by Asim Das
Starring: Suraj Samtani & Asim Das
"The tragic life of a stuntman whose job is to take life-threatening risks in performing for actors who receive all the glory instead."

WOODSTOCK THE MUSICAL
ITC: Backstage Pass
Written & Directed by Lisa Kelaher
Starring: Neil Modra, Chantal Elyse & Hunter Smith
"...it's about the power of a generation to change things and the power to change from within."

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