This years festival
25 November 2017 at 7:00pm
This year's winners...
Judges Choice Award
It's my choice
People Choice Award
Absent
This year's judges...
Rhondda Hendley, Brendan Jones, Trevar Langlands, Sandi Owens, Jenny Robbins & Simon Cunningham
On the 25th November 2017, we presented the finalists in our playwriting festival. This show was attended by over 120 people. We would like to thank all those involved in this show.
2017 Finalists
Absent - A Drama
Written by & Directed by Amie Gilholme
Synopsis
Ava and Lucas Benton are a set of twins who do not know they are. They were separated by their parents as babies and therefore, never met. The twins have been living completely different lives, going through completely different things but both share one thing in common. They feel incomplete, as though something is missing but they have no idea what. Amidst their challenges they’re both facing, news breaks and life brings them together.
Or does it?
Starring:
Morgan Smith as Ava Benton
Connor Keane as Lucas Benton
Cassandra Menne as Lisa Benton
Douglas Baker as Kevin Benton
It's My Choice - A Romantic Drama
Written & Directed by Alyssa Gillgren
Synopsis
Matthew has been diagnosed with a brain tumour and has been told he has only months to live. He decides that he wants to end his life and has to tell his family and girlfriend Hannah that he is going to do this. Can his family and Hannah change his mind.
Starring:
Simon Christopher Cabello as Matthew
Alyssa Gillgren as Hannah
Yasmin Stenson as Vicky
Michael Griffin as Blake
Quiet Night In- A Dramatic Comedy
Written by Lia Kater & Directed by Yasmin Stenson
Synopsis:
Two sisters prepare dinner, one cooks but the other posts online. When mum arrives home she falls victim the social media obsession. The younger sister, forced to consider her employment options redeems herself with her technological savvy sister, showing that she may not be as superficial and lazy as she appears.
Starring:
Alyssa Gillgren as Tanisha
Lisa Cunningham as Mum
Chris Ireland as David
Please note the role of Kayla is to be advised.
Night Train From Rastani- A Dramatic Thriller
Written by James Forte & Directed by Cassandra Menne
Synopsis:
Fear. A Businessman, a Girl and a Boarder Guard face each other in the middle of the night and cannot speak each other’s language. Set in Eastern (communist) Europe in 1978.
Starring:
Alyssa Gillgren as Girl
Miroslav Nedeljkovic as Soldier
Please note the role of Man is to be advised.
Our Mate...Bill- A Comedy
Written & Directed by Rosetta Fitzgerald
Synopsis:
Two young men meet at a local bar. Upon realising that they are mutal mates with “Bill”, their ensuing conversation tells of one of Bill’s characteristic “tight spots”.
Starring;
Simon Christopher Cabello as Steve
Fredy Ercilla as Mick
Chris Ireland as Barman
Please note the role of Cheryl is to be advised
The Young Ones- A Comedy
Written & Directed by Dan Gillgren
Synopsis:
Mabel 72, has been madly in love with Cliff Richard for 55 years, ever since he released the song “The Young Ones” in 1962. “They are meant to be together” and nothing will get in their way. Not even her sister Alice!
Starring:
Yasmin Stenson as Mabel
Lisa Cunningham as Alice
Please note the roles of Foley #1 and Foley #2 are to be advised