Can we celebrate being female, being human on our stages?

May 22, 2017By adminAdvocacy, Diversity, Gender, Inspiration, International, Playwriting No Comments

Calling for more female-driven musicals. Andrea Lepcio in HowlRound poses the question: Can we create musicals that allow women to be all that they are: good, bad, ugly, and beautiful? Can we celebrate being female? Can we celebrate being human? … If you Google feminist theatre, you get a strong HowlRound piece “Feminist Theatre: What does … Read More

Brenna Hobson leaving – Belvoir St for Scotland #istandwiththearts

May 12, 2017By adminInspiration, International, National News, Networked, NSW Arts News No Comments

TNN would like to formally wish Brenna all the very best for her new role in Scotland. Their gain is indeed our loss …with many thanks for all your work and dedication to our theatre sector Brenna! Executive Director of Belvoir, Brenna Hobson, has been appointed Executive Producer of the world-renowned National Theatre of Scotland. … Read More

Climate resources to live (and work) by…

May 11, 2017By adminEnvironment, Inspiration, International, Research & Advocacy, TNN Projects & Events, Valuing the Arts No Comments

For those of you who have long been following the work of Julie’s Bicycle, this post may not give you anything new but TNN has recently undertaken to complete an environmental assessment of our organisation using nothing but the resources through Julie’s Bicycle and the support of like-minded theatre peers in Australia. In the spirit … Read More

Creative Partnerships Fundamentals of Fundraising

May 11, 2017By adminOpportunity, Philanthropy, Professional Development, Theatre Sector News No Comments

NSW State Manager, Creative Partnerships, Marie-Louise Carroll will lead a Fundamentals of Fundraising workshop at Casula Powerhouse on 15th May. Western Sydney, Monday 15 May 2017 Venue: Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre, 1 Powerhouse Road, Casula “The Fundamentals of Fundraising provides a comprehensive overview of the foundations and principles that all arts fundraising and development staff need … Read More

Create NSW May Update

May 11, 2017By adminFunding, NSW Arts News No Comments

Create NSW (formerly Arts NSW and Screen NSW) is now officially launched and funding through Create NSW’s Arts and Cultural Development Program is open for the following:   Aboriginal Quick Response – no closing date Artist Support Quick Response – no closing date Visual Arts Fellowships – Established and Emerging categories – closing 5 June Virtual … Read More

Artsfront May update…

May 11, 2017By adminCultural Diversity, Diversity, First Nations Artists, Inspiration, Networked, Opportunity, Theatre Industry events, Theatre Sector News No Comments

From the team at Artsfront…. First Peoples Cultural Summit – Public Gallery Session  The Marram-Nganjinu Biik-Gurin (We are Country) First Nations Cultural Summit – 8-10 May – concludes today (Wednesday 10 May). Whilst the advertised Public Gallery session is going ahead the organisers have decided not to live stream today’s session. https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/marram-nganjinu-biik-gurrin-cultural-manifesto-launch-tickets-33483176081 An update regarding … Read More