Mighty Playwrights 2019/2020
Every child has a story to tell.
Mighty Playwrights is an annual program, working in collaboration with the region's primary schools to bring the joy of writing and story telling to the next generation of young people.
Goulburn Mulwaree Library's Mighty Playwrights program inspires young people to discover the power of their own thoughts and voices through literacy education, story telling, and the performing arts. Mighty Playwrights encourages and celebrates self expression, lifelong learning, and the free exploration of ideas and the imagination.
Find out about this year's program.
Mighty Playwrights 2019/2020
Eleven young writers, aged 9-12 years, and nominated by their schools, worked tirelessly in the Library for 6 months to develop and write short stage plays.
Through mentor relationships with professional writers, illustrators, actors, and musicians, our Mighty Playwrights created some amazing stories, about issues that are important to them, in their own words and with their own individual style.
Goulburn's Lieder Theatre Company took the completed play scripts and turned them into magical full-scale stage productions.
Backyard Buddies - by Abigail Channells
When the humans leave, the farm animals take over the house and cause absolute mayhem. Will they get caught before the humans come home?
Abigail was mentored by illustrator Danielle McDonald.
Two Thieves Are Better Than One - by Xage Foti
Two thieves, one valuable fire opal, and one mean boss. Who will win the prize, or will they all lose?
Xage was mentored by teacher and actor Muffy Hedges.
Sundown Shenanigans - by Abigail Abrahams
Two friends find themselves in a graveyard in the middle of the night, where they meet the Jackson 5 and a dancing zombie. Is this how Thriller was invented? Was it a dream, or was it real?
Abigail was mentored by teacher and project partner Greg Angus.
A Step Into Time - by Evie Boyd
A new museum exhibition is opening, but will the visitors survive or will the Machine-Robot get them all?
Evie was mentored by author Jacqueline de Rose-Ahern.
The Magpie Warrior - by Indyana Larkham
Are the magpies in the park really the school bullies or is it the other way around? And what can Indy do to defeat them?
Indyana was mentored by teacher and actor Muffy Hedges.
Creatures - by Mikayla Hart
A brother and sister lost in the forest, guided by a magical fairy, and hunted by two aliens. Will anyone help them escape?
Mikayla was mentored by playwright David Atfield.
The Monster Under The Theatre - by Bobby Gordon
Monsters and humans collide in this musical saga of family, love, dance, and betrayal.
Bobby was mentored by playwright David Cole.
Prank Call - by Ashlee Chinnery
Two friends make a phone call and end up in the evil lair of Miss Devil. Will they be able to get back home?
Ashlee was mentored by playwright David Atfield.
Tales Of An Unpredictable Nanny - by Ryleigh McKellar
Set in the 1500s, a classic tale of an evil nanny fooling the king and queen, but not the royal children.
Ryleigh was mentored by author Jacqueline de Rose-Ahern.
Elf On The Shelf, A Christmas Tradition - by Ashleigh Kemp
Two elves run amok while on duty. Will they get back to the shelf before the humans come home?
Ashleigh was mentored by illustrator Danielle McDonald.
One Girl, Two Parts - by Lileeana Arenas
With help from her confidence, a young girl finds the courage to climb the tallest mountain and beat the school bullies.
Lileeana was mentored by teacher and project partner Greg Angus.
Watch the Mighty Playwrights Documentary, chronicling the program in its first year.
Watch the Mighty Playwrights 2023 films.
Watch the Mighty Playwrights 2022 films.
Watch the Mighty Playwrights 2021 films.
For more information about the Mighty Playwrights program contact the Library.
The 2019/2020 Mighty Playwrights program was assisted by the Australian Government through the Department of Communications and the Arts’ Festivals Australia program.
The Mighty Playwrights program would not have been possible without the support and encouragement of a whole community of people and organisations.
