MARTIN LYSICRATES PRIZE 2018 The Martin Lysicrates Prize is presented by the Lysicrates Foundation in association with Griffin Theatre Company and the National Theatre of Parramatta THE LYSICRATES FOUNDATION The Lysicrates Foundation is a not-for-profit organisation established in 2015. It has a dual purpose – to restore the Lysicrates Monument in Sydney’s Royal Botanic Garden, and to organise the Lysicrates Play Competitions, of which there are two: the original Lysicrates Prize for adults, and the Martin Lysicrates Prize for plays written for children in Years 7 and 8. The Lysicrates Monument has now been fully restored, and its builder, James Martin, honoured by the Foundation through the creation of a statue. The play competitions are ongoing. GRIFFIN THEATRE COMPANY For almost 40 years, Griffin Theatre Company has been Australia’s leading new writing theatre. The resident theatre company of the historic SBW Stables Theatre in Kings Cross, Griffin dedicates itself to the nurture, presentation and promotion of outstanding Australian playwriting and contemporary theatre. An engine-room for theatrical discovery, ingenuity and diversity, Griffin exists to bring playwrights and new writing for the stage to national and international attention. Having produced numerous ground-breaking plays since its establishment in 1979, Griffin continues to invest in artistic and audience development – with professional residencies for emerging playwrights and directors, a workshop and commissions program, education and outreach projects and an annual program of works in development. Griffin has a reputation for artistic excellence, innovation, and its role as a major force in shaping the future of Australian theatre. NATIONAL THEATRE OF PARRAMATTA Riverside’s National Theatre of Parramatta (NTofP) commissions, creates, produces and presents performances which resonate with and reflect today’s Australia and its diverse population. Operating from the heart of Sydney, NTofP aims to be bold, popular and contemporary, drawing inspiration from the rich diversity of Western Sydney and beyond. NTof P is committed to creating opportunities for theatre-makers to challenge and inspire audiences of all ages with innovative work of excellence. Our company is committed to creating, touring and presenting work for schools, young people and families. Behind the scenes we run education and mentorship programs for young people. We are creating communities that support and build capacity for performance in our region and are “Putting the Nation on Stage”. ............................ ............................
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The Martin Lysicrates Prize is presented by the Lysicrates Foundation in association with Griffin Theatre Company and the National Theatre of Parramatta
THE LYSICRATES FOUNDATIONThe Lysicrates Foundation is a not-for-profit organisation established in 2015. It has a dual purpose – to restore the Lysicrates Monument in Sydney’s Royal Botanic Garden, and to organise the Lysicrates Play Competitions, of which there are two: the original Lysicrates Prize for adults, and the Martin Lysicrates Prize for plays written for children in Years 7 and 8.
The Lysicrates Monument has now been fully restored, and its builder, James Martin, honoured by the Foundation through the creation of a statue. The play competitions are ongoing.
GRIFFIN THEATRE COMPANYFor almost 40 years, Griffin Theatre Company has been Australia’s leading new writing theatre. The resident theatre company of the historic SBW Stables Theatre in Kings Cross, Griffin dedicates itself to the nurture, presentation and promotion of outstanding Australian playwriting and contemporary theatre. An engine-room for theatrical discovery, ingenuity and diversity, Griffin exists to bring playwrights and new writing for the stage to national and international attention.
Having produced numerous ground-breaking plays since its establishment in 1979, Griffin continues to invest in artistic and audience development – with professional residencies for emerging playwrights and directors, a workshop and commissions program, education and outreach projects and an annual program of works in development. Griffin has a reputation for artistic excellence, innovation, and its role as a major force in shaping the future of Australian theatre.
NATIONAL THEATRE OF PARRAMATTARiverside’s National Theatre of Parramatta (NTofP) commissions, creates, produces and presents performances which resonate with and reflect today’s Australia and its diverse population. Operating from the heart of Sydney, NTofP aims to be bold, popular and contemporary, drawing inspiration from the rich diversity of Western Sydney and beyond. NTof P is committed to creating opportunities for theatre-makers to challenge and inspire audiences of all ages with innovative work of excellence.
Our company is committed to creating, touring and presenting work for schools, young people and families. Behind the scenes we run education and mentorship programs for young people.
We are creating communities that support and build capacity for performance in our region and are “Putting the Nation on Stage”.
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11.00// Welcome Joanne Kee Executive Producer, National Theatre of Parramatta...............................................................................................................
11.05// Theatre for all John Azarias Co-founder, The Lysicrates Foundation...............................................................................................................
11.10// Martin Lysicrates Prize Lee Lewis Artistic Director, Griffin Theatre Company...............................................................................................................
11.15// Jake Cameron Meet and Greet by Nick Coyle...............................................................................................................
11.35// The Meme and the Moon by Katy Warner...............................................................................................................
11.55// Farewell, Mr Nippy by Brendan Hogan...............................................................................................................
12.20// Bell Bird Bush Band...............................................................................................................
12.50// Presentation of the Martin Lysicrates Prize for 2018 The Hon. Rob Stokes MLA NSW Minister for Education
Vote of Thanks Dr Patricia Azarias Co-founder, The Lysicrates Foundation
NICK COYLENick Coyle is a writer, illustrator and theatre maker. His solo shows: Queen of Wolves, Blue Wizard, Double Tribute, Guided Meditation and Me Pregnant! have been staged in Sydney, Melbourne Comedy Festival, Melbourne Fringe Festival, Brisbane Comedy Festival, the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Greece, London, Oslo and New York.
His full length plays include The October Sapphire (New York Fringe), Kittenbone Bridge (STC Wharf2Loud), Rommy (TRS), Hammerhead (is dead) (Griffin), Uh Oh Tony! (TRS, Critical Stages) and Batfeet (FBi Radio)
Nick created and co-hosted the show “Versus” on FBi Radio.
His play The Feather in the Web will premiere at Griffin Theatre in October 2018.
BRENDAN HOGANBrendan Hogan is a playwright who writes for young people. His published works include How to Beat a Bully and Scaredy-Cat. His plays have been performed at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival and by youth ensembles around Australia. His most recent work, The Last Boy on Earth, was commissioned by Creative Victoria and will be part of Hot House Theatre’s 2019 season. He is currently working on his fourth play, Play Number 4, which was developed earlier this year as part of Playwriting Australia’s ‘Outposts’ initiative. He lives in Yackandandah, Victoria, where he teaches recreational drama classes for The Flying Fruit Fly Circus, Yackandandah.
KATY WARNERKaty is a playwright and writer. Her plays have been presented across Australia, New Zealand and the UK.
A graduate of the Victorian College of the Arts (University of Melbourne) she received a Master of Writing for Performance in 2012. She is an AWGIE winner for Best Children’s Theatre for Reasons to Stay Inside, recipient of the Melbourne Fringe Award for Best Emerging Writer These are the isolate and two-time nominee for a Victorian Green Room Award for New Writing Spencer and A Prudent Man. Her play, nest, was long listed from 1600 plays for Theatre503’s Playwriting Award, and premiered in London (directed by Yasmeen Ardeen) at the 2018 Vault Festival. Her most recent work K was part of the 2018 Cybec Electric Readings for Melbourne Theatre Company.
Katy is one of twelve artists in Melbourne Theatre Company’s Women in Theatre program. She was also selected for Red Stitch Theatre’s INK program and is currently writing a new full-length work for the company.
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MARTIN LYSICRATES PRIZE The Martin Lysicrates Prize celebrates the best new Australian
writing for children in years 7 and 8. The Prize builds on the accomplishments of the original Lysicrates Prize that has been running for the past four years and has led to the successful development of several new Australian plays.
The first act from each of our three finalist’s plays will be performed today, with the winning play to be decided by our young audience.
The winner will receive a full commission to complete the play.
