Tom Taylor (writer)

Tom Taylor is an Australian writer and playwright.

A writer, director, singer, songwriter, freelance journalist and professional juggler, Tom Taylor graduated from Swinburne's Community Theatre course in 2002. Performing and writing for theatre and musicals from the age of fourteen, Tom's works have now been produced on four continents. His work has also been studied at Melbourne University.

Tom also contributes to several online publications including the American Chronicle and The Spoof.

Tom is currently working on several film, theatre and other projects including working with illustrator Colin Wilson (comics)

Official Selection - 'Drip' Stratton Players - Boston, USA 2007

Winner of The People's Choice Award - 'A4 2 A3' Short, Sweet and Song - Sydney 2007

Winner of the Judges Choice Award And People’s Choice Award – ‘A Short Play for a Competition’ Crash Test Drama – Melbourne 2007

Top Ten - 'Nazanin' Magnolia Arts Centre Playwright Award - Greenville USA 2006

Winning three awards including Best Dramatic Writing - 'The Example' Short and Sweet - Melbourne 2005 Finalist Short and Sweet - Sydney 2006

Top Ten - 'My Month as a Member' Write Now National Young Playwright Award - 2005

State Finalist - 'Raw Comedy' Melbourne International Comedy Festival – 2005

Official Selection - ‘Believe’ and three other plays shortlisted. Short and Sweet – Sydney 2007

• THE EXAMPLE

Sydney Opera House Sydney AUS 2006

The Esplanade Singapore 2006

Brighton Fringe Festival Brighton England 2006

Seymour Centre Sydney AUS 2006

Melbourne Arts Centre Melbourne AUS 2005

• DRIP

Stratton Players Boston USA 2007

Bedlam Theatre Company Perth AUS 2007

• BELIEVE

Bite Size Theatre Brighton England 2007

Favourite Shorts NSW AUS 2007

Newtown Theatre Sydney AUS 2007

• A4 2 A3 (With Simon Barlow)

NIDA Sydney AUS 2007

Film in Pre - Production 2007

• PROTEST

Fairfax Theatre, Melbourne Arts Centre Melbourne, Australia 2007

• CITY HEAD

Melbourne Comedy Festival Trades Hall, Melbourne AUS 2007

• A SHORT PLAY FOR A COMPETITION

Crash Test Drama Dantes Melbourne AUS 2007

• NAZANIN

The BDP Ensemble Brisbane AUS 2006

The Melbourne Arts Centre Melbourne AUS 2006

• TOY COMPANY

The BDP Ensemble Brisbane AUS 2006

• MY MONTH AS A MEMBER

Old Fitzroy Hotel Theatre Sydney AUS 2005

• THE RATINGS WAR (With Daniel Hall and Simon Barlow)

Melbourne Comedy Festival La Mama Theatre (Melbourne)AUS 2004

• ACTING OUT

Darebin Arts and Entertainment Centre Melbourne AUS 2005

• FESTIVAL FOR HEALTHY LIVING

Telstra Dome / Darebin Arts and Entertainment Centre / Clock Tower theatre / various venues Melbourne AUS 2004 - Current

• SILENT WITNESS

Melbourne Fringe Festival Wesley Anne Melbourne AUS

• THREE BAGS FULL (Script Coordinator)

The Athenaeum Theatre Melbourne AUS 2004

• CANDIDATE (With Daniel Hall, Simon Barlow and Joe Guiton)

Melbourne Comedy Festival La Mama Theatre (Melbourne) AUS 2003

• HARD RUBBISH WEEK (Script coordinator)

The Athenaeum Theatre Melbourne AUS 2003

• EVERYBODY LOVES SARAH TONIN (Written with Katie Dircks and Daniel Hall)

Richmond Theatrette Melbourne AUS 2001

• Chronicle Article 1
• Chronicle Article 2
• Link to Tom Taylor's articles for The Spoof (70 odd)
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• Tom Taylor entry at doollee.com *Tom Taylor's articles for The Spoof (70 odd)
• Official Website