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Theatre

Arena Theatre

Theatre

We help make Australian theatre a vibrant contemporary artform, which connects creatively with communities.

The Australia Council is interested in quality and diversity in the creation and presentation of contemporary theatre including most forms of live performance including multi-disciplinary works.

 

Image: Arena Theatre Company Criminology, Performers: Bojana Novakovic and John Milhuisen. Photo: Garth Oriander 

Features

Sub story a small town hit

Critical Stages; taking gripping theatre to regional audiences.

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  • Northern/Southern Exposure – Theatre Directors’ update

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  • Aust Theatre Forum

    Australian Theatre Forum

    'Art begins with risks - what risks should we be taking now?'

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  • MAPS

    MAPS

    Performing Lines has been selected to provide Managing and Producing Services aka MAPS.

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  • Backbone Youth Arts

    Backbone Youth Arts: Dirty Apple

    What happens when youth arts meets opera?

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  • New Visions New Voices

    New Visions/New Voices Festival

    Australia was represented by Windmill Performing Arts' Helly’s New Cup

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  • Navigating the stormy seas

    Navigating the stormy seas of Presenting Partners

    Mapping the presentation opportunities for project-based theatre makers.

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  • From Strength to Strength

    From strength to strength for Back to Back

    ‘Every now and then a show comes along and reminds you that theatre is a burning glass'.

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Keep in touch

Contact us

Email us at:
theatre@australiacouncil.gov.au

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