Pint-Sized Plays
Our annual play-writing competition 'Pint-Sized Plays' are live short-format theatre performed in pubs or small venues featuring a small cast, and using minimal set, props and tech support.
Plays are selected for performance by a judging panel.​ The live audiences then vote for their preferred script, with the winner being announced on the final night.
Entries are now open for the
2025/26 competition!
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How to Enter:
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Complete one digital entry form per script
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Email your script/s without any cover page to plays@remarkabletheatre.co.nz.
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Entry Conditions:
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Entries are limited to three plays per playwright. Original plays are preferred but not compulsory.
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The play should require no more than 3 actors - any more than this and the play will not be judged.
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The play should using a minimal number of basic staging and props on a stage approx 2m x 3.
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The play should be between 10-15 minutes long. Plays longer than 15 minutes are not recommended.
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Judging is done anonymously by title - scripts should not include any playwright names or contact details.
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Entries are due by November 30 2025.
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For further information email plays@remarkabletheatre.co.nz​​​
More Information
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Pint–Sized Plays is your opportunity to show just how imaginative and original you can be. If it can be performed in a pub, with 1– 3 actors using a minimum number of props, you could be the 'New Zealand Pint- Sized Play’ champion. If it is funny - If it is sad - If it is original – it could be a winner.
Each year we seek original scripts that demonstrate that your local can be a fine place to soak up a bit of culture as well as beer. Plays that are capable of being performed in a pub, lasting up to 10 minutes. The most interesting, funny, surprising, dramatic or outrageous plays are being sought to entertain and delight Queenstown audiences.
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When writing, you will need to bear in mind that your play will be performed in a pub, using the tables and chairs, props and space readily available in a bar, or easily carried on by the performers.
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All entries will be judged on their originality and entertainment value by a panel and shortlisted to a maximum of ten. These ten plays will be performed in front of a live audience, who will then decide the supreme winner. The winner will receive the highly coveted and esteemed pint pot.
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Begun in Tenby, Wales in 2008, Pint-sized plays has quickly become established as a premier international competition for short plays. Now Remarkable Theatre, Queenstown has launched Pint-Sized Plays NZ To encourage new writing and introduce a new audience to the entertainment of live theatre. Performances have been throughout the district in Cromwell, Wanaka, Arrowtown and Queenstown.​​