Melbourne Writers Theatre

02/09/2026

Aah ... imagine writing your next great play in Rome! Applications for the 2027 BR Whiting Studio residencies will close on 15th September. Apply for one, three or six months. To find out more, click on the image.
https://creative.gov.au/investments-opportunities/br-whiting-studio-residency

27/08/2026

Connecting playwrights nation-wide, this online program sees groups meeting fortnightly for six months to work on a new play. EOIs close on 7th Sept, and an Info session will be held on 31st August. To RSVP for the session and find out more, click on the image below.

APT’s National Playwriting Groups embed a national playwriting group model within the Australian theatre ecosystem. Connecting playwrights nation-wide, this online program forms a supportive peer community that actively engages in honing their skills, fosters robust dialogue and puts artists in di...

20/08/2026

Entries for The 2027 Amethyst Award close on 31st August. This Award is offered annually for a new, unproduced play of outstanding quality, originality and integrity. To find out more, visit the official page.

2027 Amethyst Award Jul 1, 2026   T h e 2 0 2 7 A m e t h y s t A w a r d     Awarded for a new, unproduced play of outstanding quality, originality and integrity,THE AMETHYST AWARD is offered annually by Melbourne Writers’ Theatreand provides the winning playwright with a fully supported theat...

09/08/2026

Be quick! EOIs for the 2027 South Side Festival Frankston close at midnight TODAY, 10th August. For details and EOI, click the image.

South Side Festival Artist Commission EOI's are now open!

06/08/2026

Shut Up and Write! sessions are open to writers of all kinds - anyone keen to get words on the page. Whether you're starting something new or returning to a long-awaited draft, these sessions offer structured, camaraderie and the quiet motivation that comes from writing together. Free, but registration is necessary. Find out more:

Over the years, the phrase ‘shut up and write’ has travelled widely. What began as a simple, practical mantra has become a global movement embraced by writers seeking focus, accountability and a sense of shared purpose. At its heart is a straightforward idea: set aside distractions, gather in a ...

29/07/2026

This is big! EOIs for Theatre Works 2027 (General Season and Midsumma) are now open and will close on 23rd August. Whether you have a fully realised production, a work-in-progress or an idea you can't stop thinking about, Theatre Works wants to hear from you. Open to artists of all career stages, backgrounds, abilities, ages and identities. Find out more and apply today!

Expression of Interest 2027: Theatre Works General Season & Midsumma Festival programmingApplications Close: Sunday 23 August 2026WHAT WE SEEKTheatre Works invites artists, producers and companies to submit expressions of interest for presentation in our 2027 season. This callout includes: • Gener...

22/07/2026

Put Friday 21st August at 7pm in your creative calendar NOW as the night when three big new plays by rising Wyndham playwrights Kristie Gerolemou, Nayomi de Silva and Jade Park will be brought to life in the stunning performance space at Wyndham Cultural Centre. These scripts have received dramaturgical support and directorial input - now it's time to put them out there to an audience. We guarantee you will enjoy this experience, which may leave you feeling inspired to start writing that next play yourself.

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16/07/2026

Have you written a short play that is ready to pitch to Short + Sweet Festivals across the world? Them consider submitting it to Short + Sweet now. Find out more and enter!

SUBMIT YOUR SCRIPTS ANYTIME THROUGHOUT THE YEAR FOR CONSIDERATION IN SHORT+SWEET FESTIVALS AROUND THE GLOBE! All scripts submitted after JAN 1, 2026 will be considered for the following Short+Sweet Festivals happening across the globe in 2026/27: S+S Illawarra (Australia), S+S Essex (United Kingdom)...

13/07/2026

*** FREE Workshop: Crowdfunding Your Arts Project ***

Sunday 26 July, 11am - 1pm - Coburg Courthouse

Be in the 30% who reach their goal
Presented by G Luck Productions, Merri-Bek Performing Arts Residents

Thinking about crowdfunding your next arts project, but not sure where to start? In this practical, friendly workshop you’ll learn from independent artists, G Luck Productions, who’ve successfully crowdfunded multiple arts projects. Learn the tools and build confidence to plan and deliver a campaign that gets results!

WHEN: Sunday 26 July, 11am–1pm (includes morning tea)
WHERE: Coburg Courthouse, 1A Main St, Coburg
COST: Free. Bookings essential – limited places available. To book or learn more, email [email protected]

Current residents of the Merri-bek Performing Arts Residency, G Luck Productions is an independent arts collective led by Georgina Luck and Angelo Salamanca. During their residency, they are developing the new stage play ‘The Memory Mirror’. All participants will receive a complimentary double pass to the show, which is set to premier 8-13 September at the Brunswick Mechanics Institute.

Pictured (clockwise): Anthea Davis, Christine Husband, Drew Tingwell and Gabriel Partington,. Photo credit: Georgina Luck

09/07/2026

What an exciting opportunity! Offered annually, the Rodney Seaborn Playwrights Award offers $20,000 to a playwright to support them in the development of their new play. Applications close on Wednesday 19th August. To find out more, visit

Rodney Seaborn Playwrights Award Online Entry Form Rodney Seaborn Playwrights Award (online form) The closing date for entries is Wednesday, 19th August 2026 Guidelines and Conditions for Applicants: The Rodney Seaborn Playwrights Award, instituted by the Late Dr. Rodney Seaborn in 1995, is offered....