# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Short Play Festival
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 22 Aug, 2026 at 02:00 pm
- **Event Description**: East Coast Theatre proudly presents the East Coast Theatre Short Play Festival, a celebration of creativity, passion, and bold storytelling. Featuring 8 wildly different short plays, this festival takes audiences on a rollercoaster of emotions through comedy, drama, mystery, suspense, and the completely unexpected.

From laugh out loud moments to powerful performances that stay with you long after the curtain falls, each play offers its own unique voice, style, and perspective. With a talented cast and crew bringing these stories to life, no two plays are the same and you never know what is coming next.

Join us for an exciting evening of live theatre that showcases the relentless passion and East Coast spirit that makes our theatre community so special.

More information available at:
https://www.eastcoasttheatre.com/2026-ect-short-play-festival/
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/whakatane/short-play-festival/200030145805924
- **Event Categories**: festivals, art, theatre, comedy, entertainment, performances, storytelling
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 23

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Whakatane
- **state**: BP
- **country**: New Zealand
- **location**: De luxe Theatre
- **lat**: -38.0036
- **long**: 177.28437
- **full address**: De luxe Theatre, 127 Church St, Opotiki 3122, New Zealand, Whakatane

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Short Play Festival being held?
  - **A:** Short Play Festival takes place on Sat, 22 Aug, 2026 at 02:00 pm to Sat, 22 Aug, 2026 at 02:00 pm at De luxe Theatre, 127 Church St, Opotiki 3122, New Zealand, Whakatane.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Short Play Festival?
  - **A:** Short Play Festival is organized by East Coast Theatre.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Short Play Festival is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Whakatane, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Short Play Festival sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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