This is precisely the time when artists go to work

November 14, 2016By adminAdvocacy, Inspiration, National News, Theatre Sector News, Valuing the Arts No Comments

Trump’s win shows how vital the arts and humanities are Julianne Schultz, Griffith University As one of the commentators in the New York Times wrote yesterday in relation to the way the polls had missed the sentiment of the American people, notwithstanding that Hillary Clinton did win the popular vote, “data cannot capture the human … Read More

Coffee, Tea & 25 Cigarettes – an opportunity to look at the past and future

October 25, 2016By adminDiversity, Inspiration, Showcase, Theatre Industry events, Theatre Sector News No Comments

Make and take the time to ask the questions & talk about Arab Australian contemporary theatre Thursday 3 November, 7.00pm – 9.30pm, Bankstown Arts Centre FREE ENTRY, LIMITED CAPACITY, PLEASE REGISTER ‘Coffee, Tea & 25 Cigarettes’ is an informal evening about Arab Australian contemporary theatre over the last 25 years. Artists who have been making Arab-centred … Read More

Scott Howie on the real engagement of regional theatre making

October 24, 2016By adminInspiration, Regional and Remote Practitioners, Research & Advocacy, Theatre Sector News, TNN Projects & Events, Valuing the Arts No Comments

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

2016 Philip Parsons Fellowship for Emerging Playwrights

October 21, 2016By adminFunding, Inspiration, Opportunity, Professional Development, Theatre Sector News No Comments

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

Sarah Parsons gearing up for TNN’s Beyond The Limits

October 17, 2016By adminInspiration, Regional and Remote Practitioners, Research & Advocacy, Showcase, Theatre Sector News, TNN Projects & Events, Youth Theatre No Comments

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

Keeping score – some do’s and don’ts up for debate

October 13, 2016By adminInspiration, National News, Research & Advocacy, Theatre Sector News, Uncategorized, Valuing the Arts

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

October 13, 2016By adminAdvocacy, Inspiration, National News, Showcase, Theatre Sector News, TNN Projects & Events No Comments

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

The latest on TNN’s Audience Diversity gig this Thursday

May 12, 2015By adminDiversity, Inspiration, TNN Projects & Events No Comments

Final Line-Up ‘Building Audience Diversity’ the audience is the answer so be a part of it #TNNgetsloud When: Thursday 14th May from 2-5pm with drinks to follow Where: Bankstown Arts Centre, 5 Olympic Pde, Bankstown* Bookings at: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/edit?eid=16409899451# Limited tickets available at the door & Live streaming tickets also available IMPORTANT*: For those who can’t … Read More