PIONEER PLAY FESTIVAL and PLAYWRITING AWARDS November 23-24, Pioneer Theatre, Castle Hill Submissions for the Pioneer Play Awards are now open. Full details can be found on the festival website. www.pioneerplayfestival.com A celebration of pioneering Australian theatre-craft and performance will take centre stage in the heart of Sydney’s Hills district when the inaugural Pioneer Play Festival … Read More
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National Play Festival 2018 this March in Sydney
Playwriting Australia has done it again! A fabulous program is scheduled as part of the National Play Festival in Sydney 21-24 March 2018. Over four days there will be Nick Enright Keynote Address by Wesley Enoch, ten playreadings, five masterclasses, and four artist talks. Plenty to sink your teeth into, check out the calendar of events … Read More
Blacktown Residencies now open! Creative Residency Program
Blacktown Arts is accepting new applications for two significant artist-in-residence opportunities. The Pat Parker Memorial Residency honours Patricia Parker’s (OAM) pioneering contribution to the development of community arts in Blacktown and beyond. This residency is open to artists with exciting ideas for innovative collaborations with communities in the spirit of Pat Parker’s passions including women’s rights, lesbian and … Read More
National Play Festival Announced: Sydney, 21-24 March 2018
NATIONAL PLAY FESTIVAL 2018 ANNOUNCED for 21-24 March 2018 in Sydney After a hiatus this year, we are raring to go and excited to officially announce our National Play Festival for 2018. Save the date and mark it in your diary the National Play Festival will be in Sydney from 21-24 March 2018. We’re reading … Read More
Griffin Award
2018 GRIFFIN AWARD IS NOW OPEN! The prestigious Griffin Award recognises an outstanding play or performance text that displays an authentic, inventive and contemporary Australian voice, with the winner receiving a $10,000 prize. Now in its 21st year, the Award has a long history of recognising new talent and cementing the careers of Australian writers and … Read More
2017 Information Sessions – National Theatre of Parramatta
National Theatre of Parramatta’s (NToP) Information Sessions are back in November.These are an opportunity to stay up to date with what National Theatre of Parramatta is doing including future industry programs and developments. It is also a great chance to meet with NToP and other creatives. These sessions will be held over two evenings and one … Read More
Boundless in Bankstown 28th October
Indigenous and culturally diverse writers come together for powerful lineup at Boundless festival Boundless, the first-ever festival focused on Indigenous and culturally diverse Australian writers and writing, will be held at Bankstown Arts Centre on Saturday 28 October 2017. The full program has been announced and boasts a powerful lineup of local and interstate names … Read More
PWA Seeking new Artistic Associate
Playwriting Australia is seeking Expressions of Interest from senior and mid-career artists for the central role of Artistic Associate. Expressions of Interest close on Tuesday 3 October 2017 and should include a brief CV and no more than 2 pages outlining your response to the key attributes, and a description of how and why you’d … Read More
Copyright Agency supports playwright commissions in 3 states
The Copyright Agency supports the performing arts with over $112,000 in grants to local theatre companies The Copyright Agency’s Cultural Fund has granted $112,000 over three years for the commissioning of 19 new Australian plays by nationally renowned theatre companies Belvoir Company B in Sydney, La Boite Theatre Company in regional Queensland, and Red Stitch Actor’s Theatre in … Read More
Writing plays for 8-12 year olds? Lysicrates Martin Prize …
National Theatre of Parramatta is joining The Lysicrates Foundation and Griffin Theatre Company in presenting a new prize for playwrights writing for children. Read more here The Lysicrates Martin Prize is intended to support mid-career playwrights and provides an opportunity for finalists to receive professional development and funding support. We’re looking for the first Act … Read More
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