Belvoir is now seeking applications for the 2016 Philip Parsons Fellowship for Emerging Playwrights. The Fellowship is given to an early career playwright with a strong and unique theatrical voice. It is an integral part of Belvoir’s ongoing artistic development activities and commitment to new Australian work. Presented to an emerging playwright whose work demonstrates … Read More
Theatre Sector News
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
Contemporary Asian Australian Performance (CAAP) – a new name and home for Performance 4a
A new name and a new home… From today Performance 4a will be known as Contemporary Asian Australian Performance (CAAP) – a name that goes directly to the heart of what they’re about complete with a new look courtesy of Sydney creative collective Collider. This also marks an important new era for the company as … 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
Is your training a ‘lifestyle’ choice or a career path?
The Turnbull Government is seeking feedback on the list of newly eligible courses. You can have your say by emailing VETStudentLoans@education.gov.au. Feedback must be received by 23 October 2016. Courses currently deemed ineligible for funding may be reinstated if they can demonstrate strong employment results. For those TNN Associates (Get associated) who know of any of the … 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
Your input sought for 2017 Australian Theatre Forum
ANNOUNCING 2017 AUSTRALIAN THEATRE FORUM CO-CURATORS ALEXIS WEST AND STEVE MAYHEW Here’s a pair fit for a forum! Theatre Network Australia announces that the Co-Curators for the 2017 Australian Theatre Forum, (to be held in the 2017 OzAsia Festival, Adelaide 3-5 October, 2017), are the dynamic duo of Alexis West and Steve Mayhew. Alexis and Steve will be talking to you … Read More
Paid Producing Internship with STC/Performance 4a
Is this for you? Sydney Theatre Company in collaboration with Asian Australian Arts Company Performance 4a, have an exciting opportunity available for a Producer from an Asian Australian background. The role, based at Sydney Theatre Company’s home the Wharf, would involve working part time (approximately 2 days per week) for 6 months with STC’s Artistic … Read More
Keeping score – some do’s and don’ts up for debate
Validating why #istandforthearts or why #artsmatters let alone why we work in the arts and the value of that work is critical to our industry and a core focus for TNN. It is also a topic that generates a lot of discussion, much dismay, and occasionally some solutions. Recent conferences and media sources have been … Read More
Two weeks to go – What to see and do beyond the limits
Our industry truly works above and beyond the limits. A beautiful and fragile thing to behold. In the lead up to TNN’s major event for 2016 ‘Beyond The Limits‘ we’ve been talking with our panellists and participants about their w ork at Artlands as well as their work, careers, and communities within the national context. The … Read More