2019 Playwriters Festival
Performances: 30th November at 7pm
Performing at: Town Hall Theatre
297 Queen St,
Campbelltown, NSW
Australia, 2560
Ticket Prices:
$25.00 Adults
$20.00 Students/Concessions
10% off for group bookings of 10 or more
Earlier this year, the Macarthur Playwriting Festival called for entries in this year’s writing competition. Plays were received from throughout NSW & interstate and the finalists of these are now being showcased.
The finalist includes plays from the playwrights;
Tarik Elmerhebe (St Andrews), Lia Kater (Berrima), Amie Gilholme (Minto), Maz Goldrik (Petersham), Graham Yates (Sutherland) and James Forte (Western Australia).
The plays are directed by Brenda Bedewi, Amie Gilholme, Yasmin Stenson, Alyssa Gillgren, Lisa Cunningham & Cassandra Menne. All the plays are Produced by David W. Owens.
The plays feature actors from across Sydney wide; they include, Mia Alcott, Douglas Baker, Daniela Todisco, Connor Keane, Haleigh Foster, Alyssa Gillgren, Brandon Fairley, Simon Cunningham, Lisa Cunningham, Arthur Jones, Abi Kinloch, Yasmin Stenson, Dan Gillgren, Joey Ploch, Maureen Chiene and Peter Donnelly.
There will be a special entertainment section of the evening being performed by acts from Sydney wide including; Stan Avalon and also the presentation of the 2019 Wingz Awards.
There will be two categories of voting for the plays and one category for the actors. “The Judges Choice Award” and “The People’s Choice Award” will be awarded to the writer & director in each play category. "The Judges encouragement Award" will be awarded to an outstanding performance by an actor on the night.
All audience members will have a chance to vote in “The People’s Choice Award”.
This is a great night of entertainment and is a unique opportunity to see new plays, written by playwrights from the Macarthur region & Western Australia.
All plays have the line "What did you say" as a part of the play and it’s interesting how each playwright has incorporated this line into their play
David W Owens
Festival Producer
2019 Finalists
For Every Season- A Comedy
Written by Lia Kater & Directed by Brenda Bedewi
Synopsis
Lewdith Juicy and Glum Teeson are farewelling their dearly departed friend and comedic compatriot Tubby Vaseline. Glum is dying to be funny but Lewdith is deadset against his antics. It’s Tubby’s funeral but who will have the last laugh.
Starring
Joey Ploch as Glum Teeson
Maureen Chiene as Lewdith Juicy
Peter Donnelly as the Minister
Grandpa’s Visit- A Drama
Written & Directed by Amie Gilholme
Synopsis
The bond between a Grandfather and his Granddaughter is undeniably special. They hold each other’s hearts forever. This story is based on a sweet and heartfelt conversation between a little girl and her grandfather on one of his visits.
Starring
Sofia Edwards as Mia Alcott
Douglas Baker as Grandpa
Daniela Todisco as Candace Alcott
The Agent- A Comedy
Written by Tarik Elmerhebe & Directed by Yasmin Stenson
Synopsis
A struggling talent agent is looking for a superstar client to help bring in some cash flow when Mr Barber walks through the door.
Starring
Yasmin Stenson as The Agent
Alyssa Gillgren as Michelle
Dan Gillgren as Mr Barber
The Spirts of Abdul & Rose- A Comedy
Written by Maz Goldrick & Directed by Alyssa Gillgren
Synopsis
Rose is a sweet-natured ghost residing in her great, great granddaughter’s home. Abdul is a nuisance type Poltergeist who visits Rose, seeking friendship and a place to haunt.
Starring
Connor Keane as Abdul
Haleigh Foster as Rose
Alyssa Gillgren as Melanie
Brandon Fairley as Ryan
Walked Over- A Dark Comedy
Written by Graham Yates & Directed by Lisa Cunningham
Synopsis
Poor, downtrodden Harold is subjected to a barrage of taunts and barbs by his shrew of a wife. Will he ever reach the end of tether?
Starring
Simon Cunningham as Harold
Lisa Cunningham as Valerie
Yes Santa, there is a Virginia- A Comedy
Written by James Forte & Directed by Cassandra Menne
Synopsis
Santa is getting too old and concerned that children do not believe any more. His daughter is taking over the family gift-distribution business. With amazing results.
Starring
Arthur Jones aa Santa
Abi Kinloch as Polarissa