02.02.17
Now in its third year, the Lysicrates Prize is a philanthropic initiative presented by The competition is only open to writers who’ve had three or more mainstage plays produced. In contrast to the Griffin Award, which is open to writers...
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Mary Rachel Brown has been awarded the second annual Lysicrates Prize for new Australian Playwriting, receiving a full $12,500 Griffin Theatre Company commission, as voted by the audience, at Verbrugghen Hall, Sydney Conservatorium of Music. The Lysicrates Prize for...
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Join us for the second annual Lysicrates Prize – a staged reading of the first act of three brand new Australian plays. Tickets are free, you just need to register. Grab a glass of bubbles, watch the readings and to vote for your...
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We’re thrilled to announce that Steve Rodgers is the winner of the inaugural The Lysicrates Prize for his play Jesus Wants Me for a Sunbeam. The first Act of all three finalists’ works were performed at the Sydney Conservatorium on...
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It is a big week in the Griffin house. Next door have decided to do some low-key renovations (cue machine drilling at 9am). We have an epic family squabble going on upstairs with David Williamson’s play drawing the crowds and smashing...
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Number one thing to do when the autumnal weather is weird…come to the theatre! We promise we will protect you from the elements, and treat you to some wonderful theatre to boot. Dead Cat Bounce by Mary Rachel Brown is nearly at...
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You have three things to do today: Book your tickets to Dead Cat Bounce. It is officially open—kicking off our 2019 Main Season! Bring tissues. Check out the programme for our second ever Batch Festival, and book your tickets—shows will...
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