The 2016 Patrick White Playwrights’ Award and Fellowship

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

Sydney Theatre Company is inviting applications from Australia’s talented playwrights for the 2016 Patrick White Playwrights’ Award and Patrick White Playwrights’ Fellowship. The prizes are designed to benefit both emerging and established writers and have a total prize pool of $32,500. The Patrick White Playwrights’ Award offers a cash prize of $7,500 for a full-length unproduced … 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

Lindy Hume on ‘the new black’ of theatre

October 21, 2016By adminNational News, Regional and Remote Practitioners, Research & Advocacy, Theatre Sector News, TNN Projects & Events 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 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

Community Spaces – Park Lane Theatre – Call Out for 2017 Program

October 21, 2016By adminUncategorized No Comments

Park Lane Theatre in Lennox Head is inviting artists, producers and promoters to join its inaugural entertainment program in 2017. The Northern Rivers’ newest live music and events venue is seeking high-quality music, theatre, dance, and performance art productions. Community-focused events are especially encouraged to apply. It is one of the best-equipped spaces between the … Read More

Is your training a ‘lifestyle’ choice or a career path?

October 17, 2016By adminAdvocacy, Industry Training, National News, Research & Advocacy, Theatre Sector News, Valuing the Arts No Comments

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

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