Fergus Grand Theatre’s 10-minute playwriting contest returns

CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Fergus Grand Theatre is welcoming back the 10-minute playwriting contest, in conjunction with World Theatre Day 2027 festivities at the theatre.

Now entering its third year, the contest aims to showcase the creative talent of playwrights and performers within the community and beyond, organizers say. 

 Call for submissions

Aspiring playwrights can submit their 10-minute plays, with the theme “The New Plan” – whatever that means to the playwright. 

The contest is open to all Canadian residents, and most genres of spoken drama are allowed with the exception of musicals. 

Only one submission per playwright is permitted, and there is no fee. All submissions must be suitable for an all-ages audience.

Submissions must also be available for performance, not be previously published or produced, and contain no copyrighted material not released for use.

 Contest details

The submission deadline is Dec. 24. 

Plays must run 10 minutes (about 10 pages).

Format is standard play in English.

Staging is limited to a  maximum of four actors, and must use minimal technical requirements.

Visit centrewellington.ca/beyondtheticket for full rules.

How to enter

Plays must be submitted in PDF format at centrewellington.ca/beyondtheticket - found under tab “10-Minute Play Contest.”

Winning plays will be selected in January, and will receive a staged reading as part of the Fergus Grand Theatre’s World Theatre Day event.