The Melbourne Writers’ Theatre recommends the following websites for
more information on playwriting in general and the local theatre scene: Please let us know if you
would like your website added to this page –
email@melbwriters.org.au.
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www.bearingyourarts.com
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www.alexbroun.com
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www.lamama.com.au
Founded in 1967 by Betty Burstall after she
visited La Mama in New York, La Mama is one of Melbourne's oldest
and most fondly regarded theatres.
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www.theatrecraft.org.au
the VICTORIAN DRAMA LEAGUE is an umbrella organisation for much of
your local and country theatre.
Some of our writers’ works can be
found in their library.
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Short and Sweet
our short play season for 2007 now has links
with the biggest short play festival in the world. Hosted by the
Victorian Arts Centre.
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www.theatrealive.com.au
a portal for Victoria’s independent
theatre companies.
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www.theatrelink.com.au
another comprehensive theatre portal.
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www.playworks.org.au
although now closed after many years of fine
work, there is still great historical reading here. A new service to
take its place will soon be announced.
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www.jackopie.com.au
Jack Opie is a life member of the Melbourne
Writers’ Theatre. Jack is a Melbourne based screenwriter,
playwright, and author, whose stage plays have been successfully
produced in various cities in Victoria.
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www.artshub.com.au
ArtsHub is a website dedicated to the arts
industries in Australia, containing up to date and relevant
information and opportunities for all arts practitioners. A fair
amount of the content is available only through paid subscription.
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www.theprogram.net.au
THE PROGRAM is all about sparking
connections between young people and the arts community.
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www.holmesglen.vic.edu.au
Holmesglen TAFE offer a range of
creative writing subjects, including playwriting and scriptwriting,
as part of the Diploma of Professional Writing & Editing.
- www.cae.edu.au
CAE offers certificate and diploma courses in the
various creative writing streams, including playwriting.
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www.slv.vic.gov.au
the State Library is offering Creative
Fellowships for 2007/8.