Past One Act Play Festivals

Over the years, FAMDA’s One Act Play Festival has become a highlight of our theatre calendar — a celebration of creativity, performance, and community. Each festival brings together local and visiting theatre groups, schools, and independent performers to share their stories on stage.

This section is dedicated to looking back on the festivals that have shaped our journey. Here, you’ll find memories of past performances, award winners, and special moments that have made each festival unique.

Our past festivals showcase not only the incredible talent within our region, but also the strong spirit of collaboration and support that defines community theatre. From thought-provoking dramas to laugh-out-loud comedies, every year adds to the rich history of performance in Foster.

Explore the links below to revisit highlights from previous years:

Together, these festivals remind us of the power of storytelling and the joy of live theatre.

Play Festival 2023

RESULTS 21st South Gippsland One Act Play Festival – 26 & 27 August 2023Adjudicator: Richard Keown BRUCE CROWL AWARD – BEST PRODUCTION Wonthaggi Theatrical Group – How to Survive a Zombie Apocalypse * AWARDS & NOMINATIONSBRUCE CROWL AWARD – BEST PRODUCTION* Wonthaggi Theatrical Group – How to Survive a Zombie ApocalypseFrankston Theatre Group – Last … Continue reading Play Festival 2023

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Play Festival 2024

YOUNG PLAYERS FESTIVAL AWARDS 2024Adjudicator; Richard Keown Junior Young Players AwardsOutstanding achievement – Willow Rosen  (The Grimmuss, KVS)Outstanding achievement – Layla Hechinger (The Grimmuss, KVS)Outstanding achievement– Ella Thomson (The Good Little Wolf, KVS)Adjudicator’s Choice – Sarah Maclean (Director, KVS)Llew Vale Community Bank Best Production  –  Koonwarra Village School (The Grimmuss) Senior Young Players AwardsOutstanding achievement … Continue reading Play Festival 2024

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Play Festival 2022

RESULTS20th South Gippsland One Act Play Festival – 27 & 28 August 2022Adjudicator: Natasha Boyd * AWARDS & NOMINATIONS PLAYWRIGHT AWARD* Edwin Coad – The Lollipop Man, FAMDALisa Johnson – Suppose, Frankston Theatre GroupPhillip A Mayer – No Fixed,  Here There & Everywhere DESIGN AWARD* Anglesea Performing Arts – Love, Loss & What I Wore … Continue reading Play Festival 2022

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