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The Winner was announced on Monday, 14th December 2020 in the Jubilee Room at Parliament House by Don Harwin, NSW Arts Minister.
Matthew had the most votes cast for his funny, warm, sympathetic play about a young woman’s self-realisation. He won $5,000 for his incredible play!
The votes had poured in from France, Germany, Greece, India, Netherlands, North Macedonia, United Kingdom and United States. Even within Australia, with most of the votes, the geographical spread has been amazing, with votes coming in from every Australian state and territory except the Northern Territory.
Helen Kotsianis from Victoria was the Lysicrates Viewers Prize winner with a prize of $1,000. Congratulations Helen!
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No Need To Hide a Light When It Shines Like Hers
By Matthew Whittet
The Party
By Katy Warner
Deoxyribo-Whatever Acid
By Brooke Robinson
The origin and inspiration behind the annual playwriting competition Lysicrates Prize.
LEARN MOREThe Martin-Lysicrates Prize celebrates the best of Australian playwriting for children and they get to vote for the winner!