Each year, Manly Theatre Group invites 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 with 37 actors over two weeks in "The Sky Theatre" our residency at St Andrew’s Hall. Make sure to check out both Week 1 and Week 2 in the programme as the selection 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 the website or come along to our next event!
Week 1 - Thursday 12 - Saturday 14 November 2026
Mad Bitches written & directed by Frank Leggart
Home to Roast written by Cassie Matheson & directed by Frank Byrne
The Line written & directed by Felix Carlyle
Dying for Doughnuts written by Harry Kolotas & directed by Paul Kininmonth
The Naked Truth written & directed by Liz Jewell
Aqua written & directed by Liz Eastland
Week 2 - Thursday 19 - Saturday 21 November 2026
Monobrow written by Xavia Tankhilevich & directed by Katrin Hertzog
Ten-Minute Warning written & directed by Trevor Shaskey
Redundant written by Annie Gurton & directed by Sharon Howard-Butler
Audition written by Stef Savannah & directed by Lee Sarich
Peace Love & Camel Skin Slippers written by Harry Kolotas & directed by Kathleen Walker
Time to Tell written by Diane Bartok & directed by Kathleen Walker
Content warning: The plays contain adult themes including strong language and therefore recommended for audiences 15+ years.
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Doors will open at 7pm for the evening performances with curtain up at 7.30pm. For the matinee performance, doors will open at 1.45pm with a start of 2pm. The bar will be stocked with wine, beer, hot drinks, snacks and good vibes.
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.