Charles Perkins Centre Writer in Residence Fellowship The Charles Perkins Centre Writer in Residence Fellowship will recognise an Australian writer working in a creative genre (including fiction, poetry, performance, creative non-fiction, digital media, screen) who has published a major work, or has had it performed/produced professionally within the past five years. The Charles Perkins Centre … Read More
Theatre Sector News
Everybody shuffling…
Yes to a new arts minister and new roles at Arts NSW A New Minister in NSW Don Harwin MLC, a career politician representing the Liberal Party in the NSW Upper House, was yesterday appointed as Minister for the Arts (in addition to two other portfolios, Resources, and Energy & Utilities) by the new Premier, … Read More
Empowered board, values and principles lead TNN into 2017
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
Sydney Theatre Awards Nominees Announced
2016 SYDNEY THEATRE AWARDS NOMINEES Nominations were announced today for the Sydney Theatre Awards for 2016, which will be presented at a gala ceremony on Monday 23 January 2017 at 6pm at the York Theatre, Seymour Centre, a much larger venue than previous years due to the burgeoning popularity of the ceremony. View the full … Read More
Legislation reforms for VET Student Loan Cuts on arts courses
The recent inquiry into the Federal VET Student Loans Bill 2016 had strong submissions from the performing arts sector and peak agencies arguing for consultative, evidence-based selection of vocational courses that would still have student loans attached to them and citing the ‘valuable contribution to society – and the economy – that is made by the creative and performing … Read More
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
NSW artists working and presenting internationally
NSW artists from all art-forms and across the State have been awarded a share of $99,942 to help build their professional development and overseas collaborations. The NSW Government’s Artists Support grants provided through Arts NSW will assist 21 diverse artists develop their skills through mentorships, residencies and other research projects abroad. Congratulations to them all … Read More
Performing Arts Touring Alliance 2016 Report released
PATA (Australia’s Performing Arts Touring Alliance) has published its 2016 National Touring Report. This is a report of the discussions and actions that took place as part of PATA’s national meeting at The Sydney Opera House in October 2016. The report can be found here Performing Arts Touring Alliance 2016 Report One of the actions of … Read More
Playwriting opportunities abound this summer
Plenty of script development and award opportunities available to apply for this month! Playwriting Australia Script Development 2017 Playwriting Australia has been busy around Australia and doesn’t want you to miss out on the action and opportunities they provide. Applications are now now open for PWA’s first round of script development opportunities for 2017. Playwrights will … Read More