One Act Play Festival 2026

The Lake Macquarie One Act Play Festival returns to Warners Bay Theatre on Saturday 28 March 2026!

The Lake Macquarie One Act Play Festival is an annual theatre competition featuring a series of short one-act plays written and submitted to the festival by local, national and international playwrights.

After a dedicated rehearsal period, these works are brought to life on the Warners Bay Theatre stage by local performing artists, under the direction of Festival Director Charlotte De Wit.

Be taken on a rollercoaster ride as the plays explore contemporary themes that will make you laugh, cry, and challenge your perspective.

Join us for an unforgettable day of live theatre!

FESTIVAL DIRECTOR

Charlotte De Wit

With a passion for the performing arts that burns brightly, Charlotte De Wit is a versatile and accomplished artistic director, director, actor and producer. Currently serving as the Co-Artistic Director, at HER Productions, Charlotte possesses a wealth of experience in artistic direction, event management, directing and collaboration.

TICKETS

General Admission $44.00 + bfee

Lake Mac Arts Member $40.00 + bfee

Visit Lake Mac Arts to join and access great discounts

Tickets can be pre-purchased online and also at the door, subject to availability.

Please note there is no need to print your tickets off for this event, the staff can provide electronic check in upon entry.

PROGRAM

Holidaze - Chris Naylor

CSI: EC - Sallyanne Scotton Moonga and Ricky Moonga

Havez You Le Sucre - Louise Cowan

Sisters - Willa Hogarth

Lamingtons - Nat Newman (One For The Road Productions)

A Lesson in No - Louise Hopewell

Noises On - Blake Baxter

INTERVAL

The Brown Bits - Danielle Brame Whiting

Just Relax - Lindsey Brown

Collateral Damage - Derek Fisher

Omission - Khym Harris

Curtains - Ricky Moonga and Sallyanne Scotton Moonga

Heightwashed - James C. Ferguson

RUNNING TIME

3.5 hours approximately including a 20 min interval and awards ceremony.

VENUE INFORMATION

SEATING

All seating is general admission.

PARKING

The carpark at the rear of the theatre can be accessed via the John Street entrance, with limited on street parking available.

ACCESSIBILITY

The Warners Bay Theatre can be accessed via a ramp on Lake St and flat entry once inside the building. The venue has LH and RH accessible toilets. There are two accessible parking spots are in the car park behind the theatre via the John Street entry.

COMPANION CARDS

Warners Bay Theatre accepts Companion Card bookings, please call 02 4921 0400 to book.

At the time of purchase, Companion Card holders provide their valid Companion Card number and expiry date. Cardholders purchase one ticket and will then be issued with one complimentary ticket for their essential support companion.

HEARING LOOP

Set hearing loop to T (Telecoil) - coverage between stage and tiered seating.

DRINKS AND SNACKS

There will be a bar open with wine, beer and snacks available to purchase using EFTPOS only.

Learn more about Lake Mac: Visit Lake Macquarie | Love the Lake

This event may be photographed and filmed and your image could be used in advertising and promotion by Lake Macquarie City Council. Should you wish to not be photographed or filmed please advise event organisers on entry at the event.

Photography by Syl Marie Photography