26 – 27 July 2025
A wonderful feast of fresh and original plays will be performed at Rep for theatre lovers at our second one act play festival. The festival will consist of open and youth sections.
The festival consists of a variety of one act plays performed by visiting theatre companies competing for prizes. Experienced professional adjudicator, Robert Ketton, will provide feedback on the performances and award prizes.
We thank Cat and Matt Brennan at Excavation Equipment Pty Ltd for their very generous donation.
Session Times and Ticket prices:
All Sessions Ticket - $15 pp
Youth Session Saturday from 10.30am - FREE
Open Session 1 Sunday from 9.30am - $10 pp
Open Session 2 Sunday from 1.00pm - $10 pp
Sunday afternoon tea 4 to 4.15pm to be followed by adjudication and presentations
Ticketing Link
http://events.humanitix.com/one-act-play-festival
and at the door until sold out (cash or EFTPOS)
Patrons are requested to be seated
at least 5 minutes before the start of the session.
All Sessions Ticket - $15 pp
Youth Session Saturday from 10.30am - FREE
Open Session 1 Sunday from 9.30am - $10 pp
Open Session 2 Sunday from 1.00pm - $10 pp
Sunday afternoon tea 4 to 4.15pm to be followed by adjudication and presentations
Ticketing Link
http://events.humanitix.com/one-act-play-festival
and at the door until sold out (cash or EFTPOS)
Patrons are requested to be seated
at least 5 minutes before the start of the session.
Robert Ketton was educated at The King's School Tynemouth and Newcastle upon Tyne University where
he studied Drama in Education under the legendary Dorothy Heathcote and later acting at the Burton
School of Speech and Drama. He was appointed as inaugural theatre teacher at Burton on Trent Grammar
School and subsequently was made Head of Drama at Foxhills Comprehensive School in Lincolnshire. In
1974, Robert migrated to Australia where he helped introduce Theatre into Queensland Secondary schools
by assisting in writing the initial syllabus.
In 1976, he was appointed lecturer in Theatre in Education at DDIAE (now University of Southern
Queensland) where, in 1992 he was made Senior Lecturer in Acting. Robert has written some dozen plays,
published collaboratively eight books, directed dozens of major stage productions, two of which were
written in collaboration with Australian poet Bruce Dawe. He has also written and performed in plays for
the Queensland Arts Council.
Since retiring from the USQ, he has worked for The Division of General Practice and Medicare Local using
drama techniques to educate medical practitioners and has lectured for Arts National (formerly ADFAS) on
a range of topics. An inspiring and talented actor and director.he studied Drama in Education under the legendary Dorothy Heathcote and later acting at the Burton
School of Speech and Drama. He was appointed as inaugural theatre teacher at Burton on Trent Grammar
School and subsequently was made Head of Drama at Foxhills Comprehensive School in Lincolnshire. In
1974, Robert migrated to Australia where he helped introduce Theatre into Queensland Secondary schools
by assisting in writing the initial syllabus.
In 1976, he was appointed lecturer in Theatre in Education at DDIAE (now University of Southern
Queensland) where, in 1992 he was made Senior Lecturer in Acting. Robert has written some dozen plays,
published collaboratively eight books, directed dozens of major stage productions, two of which were
written in collaboration with Australian poet Bruce Dawe. He has also written and performed in plays for
the Queensland Arts Council.
Since retiring from the USQ, he has worked for The Division of General Practice and Medicare Local using
drama techniques to educate medical practitioners and has lectured for Arts National (formerly ADFAS) on
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Due to the age of the venue we are sorry to advise we do not have disabled toilet facilities,
and access into the auditorium is via two steps.
Access is only possible for non-motorised wheelchairs
which can be pulled up two steps by someone in your party.
Due to the age of the venue we are sorry to advise we do not have disabled toilet facilities,
and access into the auditorium is via two steps.
Access is only possible for non-motorised wheelchairs
which can be pulled up two steps by someone in your party.
