In 2023, Melbourne Writers’ Theatre has showcased 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 have provided 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
Thank you to all writers who submitted scripts. The following scripts were 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 Lighting: 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
THE RICHMOND READINGS #2
Tuesday 5th September @ 7pm – 9pm
At Part 2 on 5th September, we presented a second collection of monologues written by MWT and local playwrights.
Event Host & Director: Elizabeth Walley Lighting: John Jenkin Videographer: MJ Wilson
COMING HOME written by Peter Farrar
Actor: Alec Gilbert
THE RIDE written by Nicky Smith
Actor: Melanie Madrigali
UNIVERSAL SOLDIER by Tady John Carroll
Actor: George Abbott
JUANA, REGINA by Barbara Yazbeck
Actor: Marli van der Bijl
WELL-PRESERVED by Alison Knight
Actor: Alec Gilbert
THE PAINTING by Bethany
Actor: Melanie Madrigali
BRANDING MAN by MJ Wilson
Actor: MJ Wilson
MWT gratefully acknowledges the venue support provided by the City of Yarra for these events.
