The Avon Association of Drama (AAD) is thrilled to announce that entries are now being accepted for the 2025 Avon Short Play Festival. This exciting event will be hosted at Chipping Sodbury Town Hall, offering a vibrant platform for local drama groups to showcase their talent.
In a bid to grow the festival and encourage wider participation, the AAD is delighted to offer free entry to all drama groups this year. This initiative underscores our commitment to supporting the arts and fostering a thriving community of performers and playwrights.
The Avon Short Play Festival serves as the first round of the All-England Theatre Festival (AETF), a prestigious national competition celebrating the best of amateur theatre. Winning groups from the Avon Short Play Festival will have the opportunity to advance to subsequent rounds, ultimately competing for national recognition.
Key Details:
Event: 2025 Avon Short Play Festival
Date: 5th - 8th March 2025
Location: Chipping Sodbury Town Hall, Chipping Sodbury
Entry Fee: Free for all drama groups
(A purchase of a ticket allocation is required)
Submission Deadline: to be confirmed 2024
Eligibility: Open to all amateur drama groups and performers
Play Length: 20 minutes - 55 minutes
The Avon Short Play Festival Organising Team
About Avon Association of Drama:
The Avon Association of Drama (AAD) is dedicated to promoting and supporting amateur theatre in the old county of Avon region. Through events, workshops, and festivals, AAD provides opportunities for performers, directors, and playwrights to develop their skills and share their passion for drama with the community.
Amateur Drama groups interested in participating are encouraged to get in touch by emailing to find out more.
You can also complete the part one form for entry online at this link: .
The festival welcomes a diverse range of genres, styles, previously published and new scripts.
Festival Director Rob Creer said, “We are excited to open the doors to a wider array of talent by removing the entry fee this year. We aim to develop an inclusive and dynamic festival that showcases the creativity and hard work of drama groups across the region. We look forward to an inspiring and entertaining event.”
Chair of the Avon Association of Drama, Ann Aplin added “The AAD Short Play festival is renowned for its friendliness and has been described as putting the festive in festival!’
For more information about the festival, submission guidelines, and event updates, please contact AAD .
Join us in celebrating the magic of theatre and be a part of the Avon Short Play Festival 2025. Let your creativity shine on stage at Chipping Sodbury Town Hall!
