Short+Sweet by the Sea will feature five 10-minute plays showcasing locally grown talent in an iconic Newcastle setting - and it’s FREE!

Each of the productions being performed is the result of many months of hard work by local writers, directors, producers and actors who participated in the latest Newcastle and Sydney Short+Sweet Festivals.

To make the evening even more enjoyable, don’t forget to pack to a picnic tea, some cushions, rugs or low folding chairs. Refreshments will also be available from the kiosk.

Places are limited so you need to register your interest by contacting Civic Ticketek either by phone on 4929 1977 or in person at 375 Hunter Street Newcastle. There is a limit of six tickets per person.

Entry to Short+Sweet by the Sea is only available by presentation of the free printed ticket.

There is no vehicle access to Nobbys Lighthouse. Parking is available at Nobbys Beach car park and the walk to the lighthouse takes around 15 minutes. Gates will open at 4pm and close at 7pm with performances taking place between 5pm and 6pm.

Event details
What: Short+Sweet by the Sea
Where: Nobbys Lighthouse
When: Saturday 25 February 2012, 4pm to 7pm

Program
The Gift
Written by Karen Crofts and directed by Melinda Latsos
Beverly, played by Heather Gibson, tries to come to terms with her last house move. Her sons, played by Peter Oliver and Peter King, prompt memories that are both loved and unspoken.

From a Great Height
Written by Mark Konik and directed by Keane Williams
Features Glen Waterhouse as the hapless Dan deciding on whether to go on a date with the 'girl' from the office, played by Jo-Anne Ford. Glen won the Best Actor award in 2011.

That’s Confidence
Written by Tristram Baumber and directed by Natasha Watson
A quiet man, played by Peter Sykes, learns confidence the hard way from "Jeff", played by Matt Graham. Set in the office lunch hour, the staff, featuring Ana Ringma and Alex Jacobs, are served by a waitress with attitude, Corrine Lavis.

Just the Ticket
Written by Sally Davies and directed by John Wood
A young man, Ben Tranter, attempts to avoid a parking ticket from an officious parking inspector, Linden Mullard.

Dispatch (seen in Sydney)
Written by Kylie Farrugia and Tracey Dwyeranddirected by John Wood
A group of mythical characters (Tooth Fairy, Cupid and Death amongst others) discuss their day-to-day highs and lows of working in their fantastical jobs. 

Short+Sweet by the Sea is a joint initiative of The City of Newcastle's Place Making, Cultural Development and L!vesites Programs. Bringing cultural experiences to your community. 

Background
Short+Sweet is an internationally renowned short play festival that takes place in several Australian capital cities and some regional centres, including Newcastle. It is also held throughout Asia and New Zealand.

As part of the Newcastle Festival, writers are invited to submit a script for a 10-minute play. The top 10 scripts are then produced, giving local theatre practitioners the opportunity to further their experience.

The 10-minute bite-sized dramatic treats are performed in front of a live audience at the Civic Playhouse with winning entries gaining a place at Sydney’s Short+Sweet Festival.