SHORT AND SWEET THEATRE – 2021 SYDNEY WEEK FOUR @ AMPA TOM MANN THEATRE – – –
CRONULLA PROGRAMME from 17th June 2021 until 20th June 2021 –
AVALON PROGRAMME from 17th June 2021 until 20th June 2021 –
Short + Sweet is finally back in Sydney, this is week four of the heats. Short + Sweet 2021 is helmed by Nick Hardcastle, who has curated two amazing sets of plays this week. The exquisite art of great storytelling, with each story delivered in ten minutes or less. Two new sets of very entertaining plays this week, and you should go and see them all, during two nights (and/or two matinees). This is a great week to visit SHORT+SWEET. Two very appreciative audiences, and all the actors reacted to make each night, a unique live theatre event experience.
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SHORT+SWEET WEEK 4 CRONULLA JUNE 17 – 20, 2021
1. ALFIE AND GRETA
In their local park, female dog and male dog talking.
Written by David Hopes
Directed by Emily Haydon
STARRING
Alfie – Samuel Johnson
Greta – Jasmin Shojai
2. WHAT YOU DON’T KNOW
Drama set in Sydney 1943, two young sisters talking.
Written by Suzanne Hauser
Directed by Thulitha Senevirathne
ITC = Slanted Theatre
STARRING
Clementine – Millie Hing
Cherry – Sachi Osmond
3. THE GRAVE YARD SHIFT
This comedy Covid-19 struggle, was an audience favourite.
Written by Catherine McKernan Doris
Directed by Zoë Harvey
STARRING
Iris – Robina Beard
4. IN FARCE
Supposed to be a slapstick comedy farce.
Written by Steven Bucko
Directed by Alexandra Davies
STARRING
Husband – Andrew Steel
Man – Matthew Campbell
PD – Sabrina Brandon
FDS – Franck Buttazzoni
Wife – Akanksha Srivastava
5. ONE IS THE ROAD
Entertaining with unique storytelling, all about driving along.
Written by Mark Loewenstern
Directed by Kate Wooden
STARRING
Driver – Lee Sarich
6. RIYA
Deep and meaningful enquiry, into the usual paradigm, where one woman makes multiple bad choices, with difficult questions explored. Expertly directed with nuance.
Written and Directed by Ruth Fingret
ITC = Mary Parque Pty Limited
STARRING
Riya – Jyotsna Sharma
7. ACCOUNTANT FROM HELL
You have been warned, this play is a comedy exorcism about an accountant.
Written by Barry Wood
Directed by Amelia Gilday
STARRING
Karen – Alicia Badger
Father Murphy – Ana Fenner
Michael – Anthony Ghosn
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SHORT+SWEET WEEK 4 AVALON JUNE 17 – 20, 2021
1. THE MORNING AFTER THE NIGHT BEFORE
Stunningly crafted, text intensive drama, written by a famous playwright, and very theatrical. Wonderful married couple celebrating their tenth wedding anniversary.
Written by Alex Broun
Directed by Tegan Ware
STARRING
Keira – Sarah Huges
Keir – Cameron Hutt
2. UNREQUITED
Drama with two interesting message stories about consent, but with unexpected costumes changes.
Written and Directed by Sarah Quartly
ITC = Blue Bear Productions
STARRING
Woman #1 – Madeline Woods
Man #1 – Levi Kenway
Woman #2 – Caitlin Lopez
Man #2 – Giani Leon
3. ICE CREAM
Comedy monologue short story in one voice. Yes the unexplained, remains unexplained.
Written by Kath Hailing
Directed by Casey Elder
STARRING
Eddie Stanton – Tim Mannering
4. SWEETHEARTS
Married six months comedy, fighting NOT divorcing, that just became funnier and funnier. Constant audience laughter that became louder and louder and louder, as the multiple antics unfolded. Audience favourite with twenty-eight seconds of applause. Superbly directed, included choreographed dance, plus great music choices too. Great cast of four, and Bill Jordan stole the show.
Written by Sophie Irvine
Directed by Olga Tamara
ITC = Lotus Theatre Productions
STARRING
Celia – Lynda Leavers
Richard – Bill Jordan
Minnie – Annabelle Kablean
Charlie – Caspar Hardaker
5. THE METAPHOR
She is the one voice, against the rest of her town.
Written and Directed by Carol Dance
ITC = Scene Theatre Sydney
STARRING
Woman – Julia Dance
6. WHAT’S THAT SMELL?
We are not racists, BUT smell the meat, YES this message play did made you think.
Written and Directed by Jyotsna Jyoti
ITC = Vividha Arts
STARRING
Kate – Kylie Reynolds
Sam – Mark Massingham
Jyotsna – Saral Somaiya
7. FALLOUT
Survivalists at the end of the world, but this is a finely laced comedy, and with anticipated outcomes.
Written by Greg Gould
Directed by Trudy Ritchie
STARRING
Gary – Chris Meier
Dana – Jodie Sibley
Lucy – Rose Treloar
Jason – Horrace Uelese
*** If you are unable to use the STAGECENTA app, then please see the SHORT + SWEET staff, so that they can accept your vote for your favourite shows. SHORT AND SWEET 2021 has electronic VOTING available on your mobile telephone. If you own a brand new 2021/2020 mobile telephone, then download and use the STAGECENTA app. The Apple iPhone STAGECENTA app requires you to use an Apple iPhone X (and newer models), and will refuse to work if you are unable to install the September 2020 Apple iPhone ios 14 operating system. ***
SHORT AND SWEET THEATRE – 2021 SYDNEY WEEK FOUR @ AMPA TOM MANN THEATRE – – –
SHORT + SWEET ‘The Biggest Little Festival in the World!’ –
Short+Sweet Theatre (@ Tom Mann Theatre) Academy of Music and Performing Arts (AMPA) 136 Chalmers Street, Surry Hills, NSW
SHORT + SWEET THEATRE – SYDNEY WEEK FOUR – from 17th June 2021 until 20th June 2021
7:30pm until 10:00pm Thursdays-Fridays-Saturdays
2:00pm until 4:30pm Saturdays
2:00pm until 4:30pm Sundays
TICKETS: https://www.stagecenta.com/BkShowBooking.aspx?showid=6166
WEBSITE: https://shortandsweet.org/festivals/shortsweet-theatre-sydney-2021
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/shortsweetsydney/
Production Pix by Jim Crew.
THE WINNERS for WEEK FOUR are –
CRONULLA/AVALON Semi Finalists
Peoples Choice – to be announced.
Judge’s Choice – to be announced.
Crew Cut – to be announced.
FESTIVAL SCHEDULE 2021 –
Thursday, May 27 2021 – 7:30pm COOGEE/NEWPORT
Friday, May 28 2021 – 7:30pm COOGEE/NEWPORT
Saturday, May 29 2021 – 2:00pm COOGEE/NEWPORT
Saturday, May 29 2021 – 7:30pm COOGEE/NEWPORT
Sunday, May 30 2021 – 2:00pm COOGEE/NEWPORT
Thursday, Jun 10 2021 – 7:30pm BRONTE/FAIRLIGHT
Friday, Jun 11 2021 – 7:30pm BRONTE/FAIRLIGHT
Saturday, Jun 12 2021 – 2:00pm BRONTE/FAIRLIGHT
Saturday, Jun 12 2021 – 7:30pm BRONTE/FAIRLIGHT
Sunday, Jun 13 2021 – 2:00pm BRONTE/FAIRLIGHT
Sunday, Jun 13 2021 – 6:00pm BRONTE/FAIRLIGHT
Thursday, Jun 17 2021 – 7:30pm CRONULLA
Friday, Jun 18 2021 – 7:30pm AVALON
Saturday, Jun 19 2021 – 2pm AVALON
Saturday, Jun 19 2021 – 7:30pm CRONULLA
Sunday, Jun 20 2021 – 2pm CRONULLA
Sunday, Jun 20 2021 – 6pm AVALON
Thursday, Jun 24 2021 – 7:30pm TAMARAMA
Friday, Jun 25 2021 – 7:30pm CURL CURL
Saturday, Jun 26 2021 – 2pm CURL CURL
Saturday, Jun 26 2021 – 7:30pm TAMARAMA
Sunday, Jun 27 2021 – 2pm TAMARAMA
Sunday, Jun 27 2021 – 6pm CURL CURL
Thursday, Jul 15 2021 – 7:30pm MALABAR
Friday, Jul 16 2021 – 7:30pm BALMORAL
Saturday, Jul 17 2021 – 2pm BALMORAL
Saturday, Jul 17 2021 – 7:30pm MALABAR
Sunday, Jul 18 2021 – 2pm MALABAR
Sunday, Jul 18 2021 – 6pm BALMORAL
Thursday, Jul 22 2021 – 7:30pm MAROUBRA
Friday, Jul 23 2021 – 7:30pm NARRABEEN
Saturday, Jul 24 2021 – 2pm NARRABEEN
Saturday, Jul 24 2021 – 7:30pm MAROUBRA
Sunday, Jul 25 2021 – 2pm MAROUBRA
Sunday, Jul 25 2021 – 6pm NARRABEEN
Thursday, Jul 29 2021 – 7:30pm CLOVELLY
Friday, Jul 30 2021 – 7:30pm PALM
Saturday, Jul 31 2021 – 2pm PALM
Saturday, Jul 31 2021 – 7:30pm CLOVELLY
Sunday, Aug 1 2021 – 2pm CLOVELLY
Sunday, Aug 1 2021 – 6pm PALM
Thursday, Aug 12 2021 – 7:30pm CREW CUT SEMI 1
Friday, Aug 13 2021 – 7:30pm JUDGE’S CHOICE SEMI 1
Saturday, Aug 14 2021 – 2pm PEOPLE’S CHOICE SEMI 1
Saturday, Aug 14 2021 – 7:30pm PEOPLE’S CHOICE SEMI 2
Sunday, Aug 15 2021 – 2pm CREW CUT SEMI 2
Sunday, Aug 15 2021 – 6pm JUDGE’S CHOICE SEMI 2
SHORT+SWEET SYDNEY 2021 CREATIVE TEAM
Founder/Artistic Director – Mark Cleary
Festival Director – Nick HardSTARRING le
Festival Producer – Belinda Ling
Production Manager – Karen Ways
Technical Director – Addie Fowler
Stage Management – Alex Liang
Publicity – Geoff Sirmai