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
Lessons for Australia? England’s theatre sector becoming increasingly polarised | ArtsProfessional
Some lessons and ideas to pick up on as funding models and government in Australia follow UK’s lead. Perhaps there is something we can learn from this which will help us avoid a similar situation. Concept of regional touring hubs and other approaches would be great for us to pick up on this week at Beyond … Read More
The 2016 Patrick White Playwrights’ Award and Fellowship
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
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
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
Community Spaces – Park Lane Theatre – Call Out for 2017 Program
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
Invitation to join UTP for Mental Health Training
Do you need a mental health day? This coming Monday, 24th of October Urban Theatre Projects has a great event focussing on mental health. As a brief background, UTP has invited Director of Shoalhaven Arts and Health, Annette Tesoriero (an accomplished mezzo soprano, founding member of The opera Project, and an accredited instructor in both … 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