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/826578930GOOD ABOUT M’SELF written by Roslyn Varley
Actor: Alec Gilbert https://vimeo.com/826581169TINA’S MERRY GO ROUND written by Maddy Lee
Actor: Jessica Martin https://vimeo.com/826587344ICE MIST written by Bruce Shearer
Actor: Gabriel Ng https://vimeo.com/826588403SECOND COMING written by Caroline Gilbo
Actor: Jessica Martin https://vimeo.com/828707075SOUL MATES written by Louise Hopewell
Actor: Sarah Hamilton https://vimeo.com/828710803THE 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 – 9pmNicky 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.
Queries?
If you have any queries about The Yarra Monologues, please contact us at melbournewriterstheatre@gmail.com
MWT gratefully acknowledges the venue support provided by the City of Yarra for the presentation of The Yarra Monologues.