Andi Snelling shares a deeply personal journey of creative practice and chronic illness.
Andi Snelling shares a deeply personal journey of creative practice and chronic illness.
Charice Rust gives an update on TNA’s CaPT Independent Producers Initiative. Winter Chapman chats about the artistic process behind her new work ‘Signal’.
TNA’s new Co-CEOs Erica McCalman and Joshua Lowe candidly chat about what led them to the role, transitioning to a co-leadership model, and their aspirations for TNA and the sector.
A last hurrah with outgoing Executive Director of TNA, Nicole Beyer!
Christian Schooneveldt-Reid gives an update on TNA’s Circus Rigging Programs. Alysha Herrmann, ‘daughter of regional Australia’, shares her practice working with young people across long distances, thinking long term, and thinking strategically.
Josh Lowe gives an update on TNA’s submission to the Office for Youth’s Federal Youth Engagement Strategy. Melinda Hetzel shares the creative and collaborative process behind her upcoming work ‘Solace’, commissioned by State Library Victoria and part of Melbourne Fringe Festival.
Sanja Simic (Curator, APAF) and Emily Coleman (Associate Producer, APAF) chat about the process of curating the 2023 Australian Performing Arts Forum.
Sanja Simic, Curator of the 2023 Australian Performing Arts Forum (APAF), gives an update on TNA’s national gathering.
Sukhjit Khalsa, new Executive Director of Blue Room Theatre, shares her history of practicing as an indie artist, and her vision for Western Australia’s home of independent theatre and performance.
Meet Lauren Swain, TNA’s Program Producer of the Australian Circus and Physical Theatre (CaPT) First Nations Circle. Maryanne Sam – director, producer, writer, actor and founding member of Ilbijerri Theatre – chats about the inspiring beginnings of Ilbijerri.
Josh Lowe shares key findings from TNA’s 2023 Salary Survey. Daniel Riley chats about his inspiring journey toward becoming Artistic Director of Australian Dance Theatre (ADT); his passion for youth dance; and ‘Tracker’, an ADT collaboration with Ilbijerri Theatre that is on at RISING.
Christian Schooneveldt-Reid chats the art of rigging, and gives an update on TNA’s Circus and Physical Theatre rigging initiatives. Creative Producer Samantha Martin shares what led her to begin two collectives, Get Well Circus and CAKE.
Christy Flaw gives an update on TNA’s ‘parenting and pregnancy for circus performers’ resource. Aseel Tayah chats about Ardna: Our Land and an Eid event she’s organising in May.
Our General Manager, Josh Lowe updates Chris at Vision Australia on TNA’s Australian Performing Arts Forum (APAF). He participates in the TNA Member of the Month segment with Choreographer Liesel Zink who, together with Josh and a huge team, has …
In the first TNA spot for this year, we hear from Jascha Boyce from Gravity and Other Myths and TNA’s Charice Rust, Programme Manager for the Circus and Physical Theatre Independent Producers Initiative. Listen here. If you require audio captions, …
Executive Director of TNA, Nicole Beyer, reflects on 2022, chats about what good cultural policy can achieve, and hints at what’s to come for TNA and our sector in 2023.
TNA gives an update on its new pilot program of LeaderShift. Karla Conway, Artistic Director of Hothouse Theatre, chats about working regionally, celebrating local stories, and their upcoming production ‘All The Shining Lights’.
TNA chats about our upcoming Regional Victorian Performing Arts Forum in Ballarat. Simon Abrahams, CEO of Melbourne Fringe, shares highlights of the festival…
TNA shares findings from their indie survey report. Circus artist/ performer and Unusualist, Mitch Jones, chats about his process of creating performances.
TNA chats about the upcoming Victorian Performing Arts Forum. Carly Findlay reveals Alter State’s program.
TNA chats about our upcoming 2-day workshop Producing Fundamentals, and Monique Grbec is the TNA Member of the Month!
TNA chats about THIS IS HOW WE DO IT: a survey into the working trends of independent artists and creatives in the performing arts. Zac James provides an update on the First Nations delegation to Bibu (Swedish performing arts biennial for children and youth) and shares about his artistic practice working with young people on culture and belonging.
Josh Lowe gives an update on TNA’s advocacy work in the lead up to the Federal Election. Jessica Olivieri, Artistic Director of UTP, speaks about the company’s guiding provocation for 2022 – Radical Accessibility.
TNA’s Steph Speirs gives an update on the Circus and Physical Theatre sector. Katerina Kokkinos-Kennedy speaks about grappling with the climate crisis through her artistic practice…
TNA provides an update on its Art and Culture Messaging Campaign. Michele Lee, Hmong-Australian writer and 2021 and Sidney Myer Fellowship recipient…
February’s installment of ‘Behind the Scenes’ features Ilana Russell, Executive Director of Platform Arts Geelong, who speaks about repositioning from a youth arts organisation to a contemporary and experimental arts organisation, as well as her indie practice as a producer …
October’s installment of ‘Behind the Scenes’ features arts maker and manager Jonathan Homsey, who’s managed to bring a show to the online version of this year’s rejigged Melbourne Fringe. Introduced by General Manager of TNA, Josh Lowe. Listen here.
This month’s ‘Behind the Scenes’ features Melbourne Fringe’s Access Advisor, writer, speaker and appearance activist, Carly Findlay, introduced by TNA Communications Coordinator, Wen-Juenn Lee. Listen here.
This month’s ‘Behind the Scenes’ features Women’s Circus Creative Producer Devon Taylor.
In this installment of ‘Behind the Scenes’, Kate Sulan, Artistic Director of Rawcus Theatre chats about the theatre’s latest production showing in the Darebin Speakeasy, introduced by Program Manager, Steph Cox.
In this installment of ‘Behind the Scenes’, Chris talks to Tariro Mavondo, co-Artistic Director and CEO of Western Edge Youth Arts, introduced by recently appointed General Manager of TNA, Josh Lowe.
In this installment of ‘Behind the Scenes’, Chris talks to Waka Waka man and acrobat Harley Mann, who specialises in aerial rope and diabolo. Introduced by staff member, Tessa Leong, with all the latest TNA updates.
Rani Pramesti (TNA Program Producer for VIPI & Strategic Visioning) and Lana Nguyen (independent producer in the Victorian Independent Producers Initiative) chat to Chris Thompson from Behind The Scenes about the advocacy work that TNA has been doing in support …
This month, Sue Giles AM, Artistic Director of Polyglot Theatre, and the Australian representative and President of ASSITEJ International chats to Chris Thompson from Behind The Scenes.
Nicole Beyer, Executive Director at TNA wraps up the year that’s been with Chris Thompson of Vision Australia giving updates to Crisis Cash, the Indie Survey Report and honouring the sector as a whole after a very challenging year. They …
Ching Ching Ho, theatre director and participant in our new Power Play program, talks to Chris Thompson of Vision Australia about intercultural work in the time of no travel and safe spaces for inspiring artists. Simone Schinkel, General Manager, at …
Aseel Tayah, Palestinian and Melburnian artist and activist, talks to Chris Thompson of Vision Australia about channeling anger into art and the power of languages and love. Tessa Leong, Manager, Artist and Sector Development, updates on the latest from Crisis …
Alex Walker of House of Muchness talks to Chris Thompson of Vision Australia about young people as meaning makers and culture shifters within her work as a youth arts practitioner. Jamie Lewis, Program Manager at TNA, updates on Crisis Cash, …
Melbourne-based dance artist and Wiradjuri man Joel Bray talks to Chris Thompson about the online performance pivot, being busy in a pandemic and his first upcoming dance film. Jamie Lewis gives an update on TNA’s Crisis Cash Campaign, the need …
Rani Pramesti, Program Producer of TNA’s Victorian Independent Producers Initiative (VIPI), provides an update on how the program has shifted as a result of COVID-19. Listen here: Vision Australia Radio
Josh Wright and Tessa Leong Josh Wright, Artistic Director and CEO at Dancehouse, chats the connectedness of the dance community in Melbourne, the challenges of a shutdown and the need to embrace the future. Tessa updates on TNA’s advocacy efforts …
Bron Batten and Tessa Leong Renowned theatremaker and performer Bron Batten, chats the need to support each other in a difficult time, participatory practice and taking the audience on a journey. Tessa reports on her new job at TNA and …
Edwin Kemp Attrill and Jamie Lewis For March’s installment of ‘Behind the Scenes’, Edwin Kemp Attrill, Artistic Director of ActNow Theatre in South Australia chats Virtual Intimacy at Asia TOPA, queer intimacy and online habits, and international collaborations; Jamie reports …
Rani Pramesti and Nicole Beyer Program Producer Rani Pramesti and Executive Director Nicole Beyer chat about the Victorian Independent Producers Initiative (VIPI), TNA’s new home co-locating with APAM at Sturt Street, Southbank, and the growth of TNA over 2019 and into …
Mish Grigor / Aphids and Jamie Lewis Mish Grigor shares her new show Exit Strategies, and her extended contemporary performance practice and influences, spanning the multiplicity of her working class lineage and experimentation. Mish is also a third of the …
Sarah Austin and Bethany Simons October’s installment of Vision Australia Radio’s ‘Behind the Scenes’ features theatre maker Sarah Austin, who reflects on her PhD research on a rights-based approach to working with children and young people. Sarah also joins TNA …
The Very Good Looking Initiative and Jamie Lewis This installment of Vision Australia’s ‘Behind the Scenes’ features TNA mentees, the Very Good Looking Initiative, who return to the Melbourne Fringe Festival with their new work, Batmania and Expo’19 in St …
Romi Kupfer and Jamie Lewis This installment of Vision Australia Radio’s ‘Behind the Scenes’ features theatre maker and advocate for access and inclusion, Romi Kupfer, who chats about the space beyond planning for access, and making work with aesthetic access …
Susie Dee and Bethany Simons This installment of Vision Australia Radio’s ‘Behind the Scenes’ features theatre director and maker Susie Dee, who talks about her independent practice and double bill Shit/Love by together with long-term collaborator Patricia Cornelius. Introduced by …
Natasha Phillips and Jamie Lewis This installment of Vision Australia Radio’s ‘Behind the Scenes’ features Natasha Phillips, Associate Producer of Programming at Arts Centre Melbourne, who introduces The Kiln – a month-long series of conversations and workshops for Melbourne’s independent arts community …
Joe Toohey and Simone Schinkel Simone Schinkel chats to Vision Australia Radio about TNA’s work leading up to Federal Elections, upcoming initiatives to better support independent producers, submissions to the Australian Council for the Arts new strategy. Simone is joined …
Xanthe Beesley and Nicole Beyer Executive Director Nicole Beyer introduces TNA’s advocacy campaigns leading up to the Federal Elections and around Safe Theatres. Xanthe Beesley, independent artist, Artistic Programming Manager at La Mama Theatre, and Co-Artistic Director at Union House …
Tamara Searle and Bethany Simons Bethany Simons introduces the ongoing professional development the TNA team have been undertaking. Tamara Searle, Associate Artist at Back to Back Theatre joins Bethany to chat CAMP workshops, Ganesh and the Third Reich, and the …
Steph Urruty and Bethany Simons For the February installment of Vision Australia’s ‘Behind the Scenes’, Bethany Simons introduces TNA’s work ahead in an election year. Steph Urruty, Program Manager at Signal and ArtPlay, City of Melbourne joins Bethany to chat …
Lyn Wallis and Jill Smith For November’s installment of Vision Australia’s ‘Behind the Scenes’, TNA Deputy Chair Jill Smith is joined by Lyn Wallis – TNA Board Member and Artistic Director of HotHouse Theatre in Albury/Wodonga – to talk upcoming Victorian …
Emma Valente and Nicole Beyer In January 2018, TNA launched The List. Initiated by Emma Valente, lighting designer, director and dramaturg, and Co-Artistic Director of The Rabble, The List is a response to the significant gender inequity within the technical designs …
Davey Thompson, Sermsah Bin Saad (Suri) and Nicole Beyer Focusing on the small to medium and independent sector, and TNA’s vision of increasing First Nations leadership in the sector, this episode features Davey Thompson from ILBIJERRI and Sermsah Bin Saad …
The Very Good Looking Initiative and Jamie Lewis Independent outfit The Very Good Looking Initiative (TVGLI) were awarded Best Emerging Performance Ensemble by TNA at the 2017 Melbourne Fringe Festival. Since then, TNA has embarked on a mentoring relationship with …
Leisa Prowd, Janice Florence and Bethany Simons Leisa Prowd and Janice Florence both work at Arts Access Victoria, and share artistic practice in Weave Movement Theatre. Together with Bethany Simons, the TNA Program Director, they chat artistic practice, training for …
Kate Fryer and Antonella Casella For this installment of Vision Australia Radio’s ‘Behind the Scenes’, Kate Fryer, TNA CaPT Advisory Group member and Antonella Casella, Senior Associate Associate at Circus Oz talk Circus and Physical Theatre in Australia and the …
Erica McCalman & Jamie Lewis Erica McCalman, Creative Producer at Next Wave and Jamie Lewis, TNA Communications Manager talk VTF 2018 and Next Wave Festival. Listen here: https://varadio.podbean.com/e/behind-the-scenes-7th-may-2018/
Nicole Beyer For this intallment of Vision Australia’s ‘Behind the Scenes’, Nicole Beyer, Executive Director talks about Theatre Network Australia and our National Engagement Strategy (22:28 seconds in). Listen here: Vision Australia Radio
As announced in August, Nicole will finish at TNA this month. Nicole has led the organisation for 15 years since it was founded in 2009. We thank her for her incredible contribution to TNA and the sector…
The WA state government is currently undergoing consultation for a new action plan for young people. Read the current action plan. TNA will make a submission…
TNA’s Executive Director, Nicole Beyer, will step down in December, after nearly 15 years in the role. Read the full media release…
TNA STUFF Victorian CaPT FundingFrom 2023–2024, TNA will be partnering with the Australia Council to deliver three capacity building initiatives for the Circus and Physical Theatre sector in Victoria and beyond, developed in direct response to TNA’s consultation. Find out more …
In August’s E-News, we’ve got the latest resources and opportunities, including How to Make a National Cultural Policy Submission…
In July’s E-News, we’ve got the latest resources and opportunities, TNA news – including the full program for our Producing Fundamentals Series – and Save the Dates for sector gatherings!
Check out the TNA April E-News below, with national and Victorian arts news, industry goss, and current positions vacant. Make sure you sign up to receive the E-News in your inbox by using the form at the bottom of the …
Check out the TNA November E-News below, with national and Victorian arts news, industry goss, and current positions vacant. Make sure you sign up to receive the E-News in your inbox by using the form at the bottom of the …
Check out the TNA October E-News below, with national and Victorian arts news, industry goss, and current positions vacant. Make sure you sign up to receive the E-News in your inbox by using the form at the bottom of the …
Check out the TNA August E-News below, with national and Victorian arts news, industry goss, and current positions vacant. Make sure you sign up to receive the E-News in your inbox by using the form at the bottom of the …
Workshops, project grants, and forums in March, and more!
Work with TNA! We need someone with great admin skills and the ability to write/edit copy, 1 to 2 days per week for the remainder of 2023. TNA is hosting a Voice Referendum Webinar…
In April’s E-News, we’ve got the latest resources and opportunities, TNA news – including RSVP is open for our famously fast AGM.
Join Theatre Network Australia and be a part of a vibrant national network that supports and leads the Australian performing arts sector. Our 2018 highlights include launching The List, awarding our very first Indie SMASH Bursary, delivering the Independent Creatives’ working trends report: …
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