PACT is excited to announce a second round of COMPOSED, a unique life-changing program for artists looking to build their artistic lives and practices. “This was an invaluable program that came along at just the right time for me. I was suffering burn out and didn’t even realise it. Through my sessions with Fiona I … Read More
Independent Theatre
Periphery – a weekend workshop with Lieder Theatre & Teatr Brama
Periphery – Exploring the role of theatre as a tool for change hosted by the Lieder Theatre in Goulburn with special guest Teatr Brama from Poland Guests – Teatr Brama Hailing from Goleniow, Poland, Teatr Brama are expert practitioners of Social Community Theatre. They revolutionise the relationship between audience and theatre by utilising performance to create a … Read More
ABC interview with TNN on redirected arts funds to air tonight
Today, ABC Journalist Michaela Boland released her article ‘Arts Minister redirected funds to ‘special project’ as groups missed out…’ citing freedom of information material uncovered in her investigation into the ‘poorest funding rounds in history’ (NAVA Media Release). Theatre Network NSW’s (TNN) Executive Director, Jane Kreis, was interviewed as part of Boland’s story which will be … Read More
Delegates registration for Liveworks now open.
Delegates registration for Liveworks now open. Performance Space is pleased to announce their National Delegates program for Liveworks 2018. Registrations are open, please find all the details here And for more on this year’s program visit Liveworks
Australian Voices Take Centre Stage at Inaugural Pioneer Play Awards
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
Nominate Now: 2019 Australia Council Awards and 2019 National Indigenous Arts Awards
Nominations are now open for the 2019 Australia Council Awards and the 2019 National Indigenous Arts Awards. Both of these significant awards programs celebrate outstanding achievements of individuals in the arts and their contributions to the arts and cultural life of the nation. The Australia Council Awards include categories for music, literature, community arts and … Read More
Indy Theatre Producing Workshop & other Independent Theatre News/Events
The Equity Foundation are running an Indy Theatre Producing workshop with Andrew Henry, of Red Line Productions. REGISTER HERE Are you an actor who wants to move into indie theatre producing – or an actor who is already producing but wants more info? Have you a script you are working on but don’t know how … Read More
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
Australian Performing Arts Market 2018 and beyond…
Reflections on APAM 2018… Excerpt from TNN Report (below) “Of course, everybody’s experience at APAM and similar events are unique. If you’d like to share your experiences of the 2018 APAM or other arts markets we’d look forward to hearing and sharing them. Some 2018 attendees raised concerns about how potential changes to APAM delivery … 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