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PINT-SIZED PLAYS

'Pint-Sized Plays' are live short-format theatre performed in pubs or small venues featuring a small cast, and using minimal set, props and tech support. Plays are selected for performance by a judging panel.​ The live audiences then vote for their preferred script, with the winner being announced on the final night.

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PLAYWRITING COMPETITION
Thanks to those who entered the 2023/24 competition - entries are now closed.
How much drama can a pub handle?

Pint–Sized Plays is your opportunity to show just how imaginative and original you can be. If it can be performed in a pub, with 1– 3 actors using a minimum number of props, you could be the 'New Zealand Pint- Sized Play’ champion. If it is funny - If it is sad - If it is original – it could be a winner.

 

Each year before November 30, we seek original scripts that demonstrate that your local can be a fine place to soak up a bit of culture as well as beer. Plays that are capable of being performed in a pub, lasting up to 10 minutes. The most interesting, funny, surprising, dramatic or outrageous plays are being sought to entertain and delight Queenstown audiences.

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When writing, you will need to bear in mind that your play will be performed in a pub, using the tables and chairs, props and space readily available in a bar, or easily carried on by the performers.

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All entries will be judged on their originality and entertainment value by a panel and shortlisted to a maximum of ten. These ten plays will be performed in front of a live audience, who will then decide the supreme winner. The winner will receive the highly coveted and esteemed pint pot.

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Begun in Tenby, Wales in 2008, Pint-sized plays has quickly become established as a premier international competition for short plays. Now Remarkable Theatre, Queenstown has launched Pint-Sized Plays NZ To encourage new writing and introduce a new audience to the entertainment of live theatre. Performances have been throughout the district in Cromwell, Wanaka, Arrowtown and Queenstown.

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Entry conditions
1. Entries are limited to three plays per playwright. Original plays are preferred but not compulsory.
2. The play should require no more than 3 actors - any more than this and the play will not be judged.
3. The play should using a minimal number of basic staging and props on a stage approx 2m x 3. 
4. The play should be between 10-15 minutes long. Plays longer than 15 minutes are not recommended.
5. Judging is done anonymously by title - scripts should not include any playwright names or contact details.

6. Entrants must complete one digital entry form per script

 

For further information email plays@remarkabletheatre.co.nz

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Thanks to those who entered the 2023/24 competition - entries are now closed.

Playwrights who haven't yet submitted the entry official form, can do so via this link.

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Information Pack: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-40ItS1Pycqv-ypz4UjCq2hvopJ-Vrvhg6DtgRwSX6I/edit

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Links to Plays: https://drive.google.com/drive/u/1/folders/15Dj-lGXb1QdrrEw9YsJmyjr1AWI1X9vf

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PREVIOUS COMPETITION RESULTS

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2023 RESULTS
Thanks to everyone for their support of our three Pint-Sized shows in May 2023.

The overall winners were:

  • The Camembert - Tim Hambleton, Christchurch, NZ - 1st Place

  • Out of the Woods - Marion Low, Cromwell, NZ - 2nd Place

  • Lost Property - Doc Watson, Bath, UK -  3rd Place


The writers of the other finalist plays were:

  • Armchair Critic - Nicky Denovan, Reading, UK

  • Face Values - Neil Walden, Gloucester, UK

  • Marry the Money - Richard Layton, UK

  • Monstrous Villainy - Rex McGregor, Auckland, NZ 

  • Two of a Kind - Wendy Clarke, Arrowtown, NZ

  • Will's Dramaturg - Rich Rubin, USA

  • Yes Matron - Karin Halliday, Alexandra, NZ

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2022: View the Bannockburn Hall video playlist

  • Out of Time - Phena Byrne, Queenstown, NZ - 1st Place

  • Namaste - Lindsey Brown, Auckland, NZ - 2nd Place

  • Parent Teacher Interviews - Lindsey Brown, Auckland, NZ - 3rd Place

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2021: View the Sherwood video playlist or Yonder video playlist

  • Unreasonable Situations - Lindsey Brown, Auckland, NZ - 1st Place

  • Mrs Jansen Isn’t Here Now - Steven Korbar, US - 2nd Place

  • Baptism by Fire - Tamsin Pinder, UK - Equal 3rd

  • From Scratch - Richard Layton, UK - Equal 3rd
     

2020

Delayed due to COVID-19 circumstances.

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2019

  • Fabio the Great - Elspeth Tilley, Wellington NZ - 1st Place

  • The Group - Phena Byrne, Queenstown, NZ - 2nd Place

  • A Beer with Dad - Myles Lind, Auckland, NZ - 3rd Place
     

2018
Not held this year

 

2017

  • Conceited Council Consents - Myles Lind, Queenstown, NZ -  1st Place

  • Waiting to Go - Elspeth Tilley - 2nd Place

  • Inquisition by Richard Harris - Equal 3rd

  • Haier by Melanie Grindell, NZ - Equal 3rd

 

2016

  • Storm in a Champagne Flute - Trevor Suthers, UK -  1st Place

  • On Cue - Phena Byrne, Queenstown - 2nd Place

  • The Police Interview - Tim Hambleton, Dunedin, NZ- 3rd Place

 

2015 

  • The Epiphany - David MacGregor, Michigan -  1st Place

  • Speed your Love - Jo Blick, Wellington - 2nd Place

  • The Turnaround - David Vazdauskas, Maine, USA - 3rd Place

 

2014

  • Fagbutt in the Fishbowl  - Derek Webb, Wales -  1st Place

  • Towards the Perpetuation of the Human Species  - David MacGregor, USA - 2nd Place

  • Doing it Birdy Style - Stuart Crafton, USA - Equal 3rd

  • The Flat Pack Toaster  - Barbara Glass, Queenstown, NZ - Equal 3rd

 

2013 - Inaugural event

  • Dinosaur - Mike Legge, Queenstown - 1st Place

  • HOWZAT - David Cantwell, Queenstown - 2nd Place

  • The Visionaries - Barbara Glass, Queenstown - 3rd Place

 

 

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