The 10-Minute Play Competition is a fast-paced, exciting theatre competition that is part of the annual Grand River Arts Festival at Glenhyrst in Brantford.

Submit Your Play

Competition Date: Saturday, September 20, 2025

Tech Days: September 16 (Slot #1), September 17 (Slot #2), and September 18 (Slot #3)

Location: The Coach House Stage at Glenhyrst Art Gallery of Brant, 20 Ava Road, Brantford

Prizes

🥇Gold $1,000

🥈Silver $500

🥉Bronze $250

About the 10-Minute Play Competition

Competitors present a stage-ready theatre production in front of a live audience, which is then scored by a panel of adjudicators. The three best theatre productions are awarded cash prizes.

Actors and troupes interested in competing need to complete the application form to register their entry and submit their production for consideration.

Selected submissions will be invited to produce their play at the competition.

We are looking for a diverse array of genres, themes, formats, styles, and perspectives, so we encourage everyone to apply!

Wondering what happened in 2024? Check out last year’s programme and see who took home the prizes

Ready to Play?

Interested actors and troupes can apply by completing the application form using the following link to the application form: