Submissions open now for Armagh Theatre Group’s Mini Plays 2026
Following on from the success of the last 2 years, ATG is calling for the scripts of Mini Plays to be produced as Mini Plays 2026 over 3 nights in Abbey Lane Theatre sometime in 2026.

Guidelines
The Mini Plays
(a) Can be of any subject/style you want.
(b) Must not exceed 1200 words (roughly 7 to 10 minutes long)
(c) Have a cast of no more than 4 characters
(d) Have a minimalist set/props (Abbey Lane stage is small!)
(e) Only one submission per writer.
Submissions
The plays must be submitted in an attachment as a Word Document and emailed to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it." data-linkindex="5">This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
The Mini Play (in the Word Document ) should not have your name on it and contain no reference to your identity as the selection process will be anonymous.
Each writer of a selected Mini Play will receive a one-off royalty payment of £30 covering all three shows. Writers retain their rights.
The closing date for submissions is 31st January 2026.

ATG and AYTG wish all our members and supporters an exciting , productive and fun filled 2026.
HAPPY & PEACEFUL 2026
The start of 2025 saw the completion of the new build and alterations in Abbey Lane making the theatre
accessible for wheelchair users with new pathways and new suite of toilets. We were able to extend the
seating for audiences and new dressing room/green room for actors.
Open Mic Nights continued into a tenth year with the final one being a packed John Hewitt Summer School night.
The launch of Folk Club @Abbey Lane by Eoin Kelly has proved to be a great outlet for local musicians, poets and singers
contuning on the last Friday of the month.
Productions during the year Mini Plays in Feburary ; Market Place Theatre Silver Anniv celebrations;
Trip to Sligo as film extras for 'You'll never believe who's dead' arranged by our own Aisling Kelly.
Armagh Youth Theatre Group presented 'Treading the Boards' in May/June
Over the year we had in house Improv evenings with Sophia Kelly and Adam taking the lead.
Rehearsals for 'Toxic Relationships' got in to full swing during the summer and staged in Market Place Nov1st tp full house.
A wee poetry book launch in Abbey Lane by two leg ends of the group Malachi AND Tim has to be recorded here.
And Saran Mackle performed with his band 'Blues Christmas ' evening in December.
Decision to enter 'Toxic Relationships' into the Ulster Festivals for 2026 with first new script reading on 18th Dec and Christmas get together for cast and members.
We seen the sad passing of two member/ friends of the group - Dudley Marjoram and Sean Boylan. To both families may they rest in peace.
Dancing of any sort is one of the best exercises you can do for your heart and mind.
Ceili dancing is a great way to get fit meet new friends and have great craic.
Put it on your bucket list for twenty twenty six.


Great night, great music, great audience all in a great venue.

The 'BOOGIE MONSTERS ' rocking the rafters in Abbey Lane Theatre.

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Hey folks we have a great line up for the last Folk Club in Abbey Lane of 2025… this Friday 28th November with special guests -
Pauline, Terry and Heather;
Paul & Stevey;
Mandy & Jessica;
And who knows who else may call in on this fine November weekend?
BYOB event £10 @ door Singers, poets, musicians, storytellers all welcome. From 8.30pm to late. Doors open 8pm.
Abbey Lane Theatre Abbey Lane Armagh City BT617DW

