South Asian Diaspora – Perception and Reality

February 20, 2017By adminCultural Diversity, Diversity, Theatre Industry events No Comments

Presented by Nautanki Theatre. Four wonderful speakers – writers, academics and social workers will discuss the topic – South Asian Diaspora – Perception and Reality. Venue: Information & Cultural Exchange (ICE), 8 Victoria Road in Parramatta. Date/Time: Saturday 11th March 2017 at 5.30 pm Panellists: Manisha Amin – CEO at Media Access Australia and Writer Indu Balachandran … Read More

CROSS-POLLINATION: Audience Development Opportunity

February 20, 2017By adminAustralia Council for the Arts, Funding, Professional Development, Theatre Sector News No Comments

Audience development skills exchange Amount: $6,000 Expressions of interest close: 14 March 2017 Notification: 28 March 2017 Activity dates: 1 April – 30 June 2017 Expressions of Interest are now open for Cross-Pollination, an audience development initiative. This program offers peer-to peer learning for staff involved in audience development across different art forms and regions. Each participant will be … Read More

Creative Partnerships Income Strategies Masterclass

February 17, 2017By adminFunding, Industry Training, NSW Arts News, Professional Development No Comments

UK Arts Fundraising and Sponsorship Consultant Nicole Newman is heading to Sydney to share over 20 years of experience working with cultural organisations to transform their sponsorship strategies and raise their commercial income. Who it’s for: Early- to mid-career fundraising, development and partnerships professionals working in small to medium arts organisations. What you’ll get: > A step-by-step guide to … Read More

Melbourne, The Amazon, or Newcastle – some of the opportunities around

February 10, 2017By adminInspiration, Residency, Scholarships No Comments

Living’ La Vida Loca! LabVerde Open Call  2017 LABVERDE is designed for artists and cultural makers who are eager to reflect on nature and landscape. The program will promote an intensive experience in the Amazon rainforest aiming to explore the connection between science, art and the natural environment.  LABVERDE aims to foster the hybridity of … Read More

Resources for programming and promoting theatre in NSW

February 10, 2017By adminNetworked, NSW Arts News, Theatre Industry events, Theatre Sector News, Touring No Comments

 Your thoughts and feedback on this and other sector resources always invited. What is working well in our sector? What isn’t? What do we need? Who is doing what? Theatre Info Sydney a free and sought after resource Theatre Info Sydney is not just about Sydney. And it has just done a massive overhaul of its regional … Read More

Richard Wherrett Fellow – Jessica Arthur

February 10, 2017By adminFellowships, Theatre Sector News No Comments

Jessica Arthur is the current Sydney Theatre Company Richard Wherrett Fellow, a position created in memory of the former Artistic Director. It is an opportunity for an emerging director to work within the Company to develop their craft and understanding of the theatre industry. Jessica’s directing credits include Intoxication by Christopher Bryant (La Mama Courthouse), Unend by Harry Black for Never Never … Read More

27 March – It’s a beautiful thing: World Theatre Day 

February 10, 2017By adminNational News, Theatre Sector News, Valuing the Arts No Comments

Did you know we have one? Yes, a world theatre day. International Theatre Institute ITI & UNESCO Since 1962 World Theatre Day has been celebrated by ITI Centres, ITI Cooperating Members, theatre professionals, theatre organizations, theatre universities and theatre lovers all over the world on the 27th of March. This day is a celebration for … Read More

SAMAG Debate: Will the Arts be Dead in 25 years?

February 10, 2017By adminNSW Arts News, Theatre Industry events, Valuing the Arts No Comments

SAMAG’s 25 Birthday Celebration:Debate: Will the Arts be Dead in 25 Years? Date: Monday 27 February 2017 Time: 6pm Where: Cake Wines, 16 Eveleigh Street, Redfern Admission: Free for SAMAG Members/ Non-Member Ticket $30 Book Here From its early days as a group of business people wanting to contribute their skills in support of Artists to today’s annual program of … Read More

ADSA – 27/06/2017 – ADSA 2017 Performing Belonging in the 21st Century

February 10, 2017By adminCultural Diversity, National News, Research & Advocacy, Theatre Industry events No Comments

ADSA 2017 PERFORMING BELONGING IN THE 21ST CENTURY 27-30 June 2017 Although abstracts for this finished in December last year there are still multiple ways you can connect with this conference of the Australasian Association for Theatre, Drama & Performance Studies (ADSA) which is this year held in Auckland, NZ. Source: ADSA – 27/06/2017 – ADSA … Read More

Transgender: looking back, moving forward –  The University of Sydney and Seymour Centre

February 10, 2017By adminDiversity, Independent Theatre, LGBTI, NSW Arts News, Playwriting, Showcase, Theatre Industry events No Comments

TRANSGENDER: LOOKING BACK, MOVING FORWARD How do theatre plays, such as The Trouble with Harry contribute to advancing contemporary transgender issues? A post-performance Q&A co-presented with the Seymour Centre as part of the 2017 Mardi Gras The latest Seymour Centre play, The Trouble with Harry re-imagines the true case of Eugenia Falleni AKA Harry Crawford, … Read More