We know that the value of theatre is important for children but what about theatre’s own children? Our own children? For those parents working in theatre struggling with some of the downsides of our industry’s culture around parenting, this is a timely reflection on a definite plus! “You absolutely don’t have to have kids to … Read More
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Rumble Theatre’s Living Room
Engaging Emerging Artists with Open Discourse and Cheap Beer | HowlRound Canada is not the first and we dare say it won’t be the last. Indeed TNN knows of many theatre companies presenting and networking in share houses and homes around Australia but Elizabeth Willow writes eloquently about the experience and gives us some inspiration … Read More
Welcome to …. Circus Network Australia
TNN would like to warmly welcome Circus Network Australia who launched just this month and already have over 500 registered on its network. Why don’t you have a look to and get the word out there. Here’s the lowdown from Circus Network itself: This Network is a place to discuss, debate, support and share ideas relating to ALL parts of the Australian Circus community. It … Read More
Bondi Pavilion Theatre – Waverley Council
Bondi Pavilion Theatre has been in touch with TNN and has some space available for 2017 and is also taking bookings for 2018. If you’ve got a show ready for an audience get in touch to see what dates are still available this year or plan for next. Waverley Council are also accepting applications … Read More
AMPAG on Cultural Diplomacy
Whether its STEAM or Cultural Diplomacy, the arts sector is having its say on Government policy in Australia and overseas. Here’s the latest from AMPAG on Cultural Diplomacy… The Australian Government is developing a foreign policy white paper — the first since 2003. AMPAG is advocating that setting cultural diplomacy as a key pillar of … Read More
Darlinghurst Theatre 2018 Season Submissions are open
DARLINGHURST THEATRE COMPANY SUBMISSION GUIDELINES FOR 2018 SEASON Darlinghurst Theatre Company is a professional theatre company that collaborates with professional theatre artists to resource and produce their production concepts. Darlinghurst work with established and emerging artists who have a track record of developing exceptional work. Each year Darlinghurst invite artists to put forward production concepts for … Read More
Movement round the station…PWA, WOW, Belvoir…
Movement round the station… Playwriting Australia announces a big, warm welcome to Michelle Kotevski as General Manager Michelle Kotevski comes to Playwriting Australia with a wealth of experiences across the arts. Recently the Program Manager at Riverside Theatres in Parramatta, and previously the Producer of The Baulkham Hills African Ladies Troupe. Michelle has a passion … Read More
‘Transforming The World’ through ITI 35th Congress
The Executive Council of International Theatre Institute (ITI) is proud to announce that the 35th ITI World Congress will be held in Segovia, Spain. From Friday to Sunday, 14 to 16 July 2017, is the Congress Prologue, which consists of the Student Festival of the ITI/UNESCO Network for Higher Education in the Performing Arts. Workshops … Read More
Too little too late? Responses to Catalyst news
Too little, too late? As the arts sector picks up its skirts and moves to reposition itself after constant funding and political upheaval, this welcome announcement is by no means the end of the matter. “Evelyn Richardson, chief executive of Live Performance Australia, also welcomed the decision but maintained concerns about ongoing underfunding of the arts. … Read More
Return of funds to Australia Council
It’s happened… For those of you who missed Friday’s news here is the media release and relevant links to the Australia Council for the Arts’ own announcement. To all of us in the sector who lobbied, advocated, danced, wrote, donated, spoke to their audiences, and stood with the arts #istandwiththearts this is a moment to … Read More