Before a quick and quiet break over the Christmas and New Year period TNN’s Director and Board got together to welcome new board members Ben Kay and Ali Murphy-Oates and review the organisation as a whole. Coming to the end of its second year as an incorporated entity, Theatre Network NSW had a long, hard … Read More
TNN Projects & Events
Energy of Indy Theatre drives into 2017 – save the date!
In November and December TNN partnered on two Sydney-based events aimed at NSW independent theatre makers. 2017 sees a bigger Indy Theatre Forum in our future. Here’s the wrap… Speed Networking with AIM Dramatic Arts and Creative Plus Business kicked off at the Pilgrim Theatre on Monday 7th November. This event was remarkable for the professional … Read More
Beyond The Limits: words, meaning & actions
NORPA Artistic Director Julian Louis’s provocative speech at TNN’s regional theatre forum at ARTLANDS DUBBO 2016 certainly took us Beyond The Limits. It has since been picked up by Arts Hub and other media. But what does it and the conversation and ideas it generated mean for the NSW and Australian theatre industry? It is … Read More
Your wellbeing on the agenda for 2017
Earlier this year Entertainment Assist released some critical research findings on individual wellbeing and mental heath in the Australian arts and entertainment industry which TNN reported on in July [How Are You?]. Although shocking and saddening, this research is also extremely valuable and useful because it provides us all with a better awareness of the … Read More
NSW Theatre producers group standing strong
#istandwiththearts Campaign update The same NSW theatre producers group* that got together with a small army of volunteers, arts workers, audiences and communities to roll out the #istandwiththearts campaigns across the country prior to this year’s federal election has been working with new and re-elected MPs to promote the value of the arts. The NSW … Read More
TNN joining Critical Stages at Indy theatre event on 5 December
As the year draws to a close, its time for another Critical Stages Indy Theatre Forum! This time Theatre Network NSW (TNN) will be there to lend a hand and keep the conversation moving. A great end of year gathering before all your official Xmas mayhem kicks in! Stephen Henry (c) from ‘I Want to … Read More
Scott Howie on the real engagement of regional theatre making
In the lead up to TNN’s Beyond The Limits and Artlands Dubbo 2016, TNN has asked its presenters and panellists a few questions on their own theatre making and careers. Here is Scott Howie, Independent Artist and Regional Arts Development Officer (Eastern Riverina Arts) Why do you work in regional performance? There is space and time to develop, … Read More
Lindy Hume on ‘the new black’ of theatre
In the lead up to TNN’s Beyond The Limits and Artlands Dubbo 2016, TNN has asked its presenters and panellists a few questions on their own theatre making and careers. Here is Lindy Hume, Artistic Director, Opera Queensland: Why do you work in regional performance? My home is in regional NSW (I live in Tathra on the far … Read More
You’re invited but be quick! Independent Theatre Speed Networking Event
In the faint lull between October’s program launches and the Christmas season, Theatre Network NSW invites you to attend its final event for the the year! It’s free but places are limited so get in quick to secure your place at this event designed to get you connected quickly! Theatre Network NSW in conjunction with … Read More
Sarah Parsons gearing up for TNN’s Beyond The Limits
In the lead up to TNN’s Beyond The Limits and Artlands Dubbo 2016, TNN has asked its presenters and panellists a few questions on their own theatre making and careers. Here is Sarah Parsons, Creative Producer Outback Theatre for Young People Why do you work in regional performance? I wouldn’t work anywhere else! Growing up regionally gave me such … Read More