The Yarra Monologues

 

In 2023, Melbourne Writers’ Theatre will showcase original new monologues in

T H E   Y A R R A   M O N O L O G U E S

 

THE YARRA MONOLOGUES

will provide an opportunity for emerging playwrights from
Melbourne Writers’ Theatre and writers living in the City of Yarra
to test out their brand new writing in front of a local audience,
with MWT actors reading their Monologue scripts (3 – 10 minutes in length)
on stage at the Richmond Theatrette, a fully-accessible 80-seat theatre
located at 415 Church Street, Richmond.

 

 

KEY PROGRAM DATES

The Richmond Readings #1
Tuesday 2nd May
7pm – 9pm

The Richmond Readings #2
Tuesday 5th September
7pm – 9pm

 

Submissions for The Yarra Monologues for 2023 closed on 31st March.

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Thank you to all writers who submitted scripts. The following scripts will be presented in 2023.

 

THE RICHMOND READINGS #1
Tuesday 2nd May @ 7pm – 9pm

 

An appreciate audience consisting of artists, supporters and interested locals came along to the Richmond Readings on 2nd May. 

Event Host: MJ Wilson     Director: Elizabeth Walley     Sound: John Jenkin     Event Assistant: Gregg Vines     Videographer: MJ Wilson

 

R U N N I N G   O R D E R

FISH ON THE CEILING  written by AJ Carney  
Actor: Sarah Hamilton   https://vimeo.com/826578930

GOOD ABOUT M’SELF  written by Roslyn Varley
Actor: Alec Gilbert         https://vimeo.com/826581169

TINA’S MERRY GO ROUND  written  by Maddy Lee
Actor: Jessica Martin    https://vimeo.com/826587344

ICE MIST  written by Bruce Shearer
Actor: Gabriel Ng           https://vimeo.com/826588403

SECOND COMING  written by Caroline Gilbo
Actor: Jessica Martin      https://vimeo.com/828707075

SOUL MATES  written by Louise Hopewell
Actor: Sarah Hamilton     https://vimeo.com/828710803

THE CHAIR   written by Maree Collie
Actor: Alec Gilbert            https://vimeo.com/828714414

 

We look forward to showcasing the following writers and scripts in Part 2 of this event, which will be presented on 5th September:

THE RICHMOND READINGS #2
Tuesday 5th September @ 7pm – 9pm

Nicky Smith                       The Ride

Barbara Yazbeck               Juana, Regina

Alison Knight                     Well-preserved

Peter Farrar                       Coming Home

Bethany                              The Painting

MJ Wilson                          Branding Man

 

Everyone is warmly invited to attend this FREE event. The ticket link will be displayed on this page in August.