Manly Theatre Group is excited to invite you to the 'Manly Festival of Short Plays 2025' at The Sky Theatre.

Each year, Manly Theatre Group encourages the local community to write 10 minute plays to be performed by our actors on our Manly stage. This year, we have 12 new Australian works performed by 39 actors over two weeks in our new residency "The Sky Theatre". Ensure to check out both Week 1 and Week 2 in the programme as the programme of plays changes for each week.

The Festival has been sold out to a full house since we began in 2022. You can check out pictures in the gallery. If you are inspired to join us as an actor, writer or crew please check out our website or come along to our next event!

Program of Plays

Week 1

Thursday 13 November 7.30pm (including an Opening Night reception following the performance)

Cleared for Take Off - Written and directed by Shelley Ross
Shred or Keep - Written by Cassie Matheson, Directed by Frank Byrne
Gold Star Parents - Written and directed by Chantal Harrison
Corporate Nonsense - Written by Gavin Woodford, Directed by Ben Wardi
Unfolding Harry - Written and directed by Barbara Courtille
Losing the Plot - Written by Carlin Hurdis, Directed by Paul Kininmonth

Friday 14 November 7.30pm

Cleared for Take Off - Written and directed by Shelley Ross
Faded Flowers - Written and directed by Annie Gurton
Gold Star Parents - Written and directed by Chantal Harrison
Corporate Nonsense - Written by Gavin Woodford, Directed by Ben
Foliage - Written and directed by Kathleen Walker
Losing the Plot - Written by Carlin Hurdis, Directed by Paul Kininmonth

Saturday 15 November 2pm & 7.30pm

Cleared for Take Off - Written and directed by Shelley Ross
Shred or Keep - Written by Cassie Matheson, Directed by Frank Byrne
Gold Star Parents - Written and directed by Chantal Harrison
Faded Flowers - Written and directed by Annie Gurton
Unfolding Harry - Written and directed by Barbara Courtille
Losing the Plot - Written by Carlin Hurdis, Directed by Paul Kininmonth

Week 2

Thursday 20 November 7.30pm

Foliage - Written and directed by Kathleen Walker
Faded Flowers - Written and directed by Annie Gurton
No Tears in Space - Written and directed by Annie Gurton
Murder on the Corso - Written and directed by Zoe Hudson
Promises Promises - Written and directed by Barbara Courtille
How to Live Forever - Written by Harry Kolotas, Directed by Kathleen Walker

Friday 21 November 7.30pm

No Tears in Space - Written and directed by Annie Gurton
Murder on the Corso - Written and directed by Zoe Hudson
Promises Promises - Written and directed by Barbara Courtille
Shred or Keep - Written by Cassie Matheson, Directed by Frank Byrne
Unfolding Harry - Written and directed by Barbara Courtille
How to Live Forever - Written by Harry Kolotas, Directed by Kathleen Walker

Saturday 22 November 2pm & 7.30pm

Corporate Nonsense - Written by Gavin Woodford, Directed by Ben
No Tears in Space - Written and directed by Annie Gurton
Murder on the Corso - Written and directed by Zoe Hudson
Promises Promises - Written and directed by Barbara Courtille
Foliage - Written and directed by Kathleen Walker
How to Live Forever - Written by Harry Kolotas, Directed by Kathleen Walker

The plays contain adult themes including strong language and therefore recommended for audiences 15+ years.

This event is in partnership with Lifeline Northern Beaches, whose primary purpose is to provide quality telephone and in-person support to help people through crisis situations.

Proudly supported by Northern Beaches Council.

Manly Theatre Group is a registered not-for-profit charity and a growing community of locals. Our goal is to ensure access to the arts is affordable and accessible by creating opportunities for Northern Beaches residents to become involved in theatre, regardless of background or experience. We appreciate any optional donation when you order your ticket.

Contact the host of The Manly Festival of Short Plays 2025