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Australian Theatre Festival NYC Announces 2024 New Play Award Winner & Runner-Up

Eddie Grey wins the 2024 New Play Award for CIRC at the Australian Theatre Festival NYC, receiving $15,000, developmental support, and a presentation in the festival. Aliyah Knight is the runner-up for Snakeface.

Australian Theatre Festival NYC Reveals 2024 New Play Award Finalists

The Australian Theatre Festival NYC revealed the five finalists for the 2024 New Play Award, showcasing diverse and high-quality entries from around the world. Learn more about the festival!

Australian Theatre Festival NYC 2024 New Play Award Now Accepting Submissions

Co-Artistic Directors Mark Barford, Connor Delves, and Jillian Geurts are now accepting submissions for the Australian Theatre Festival NYC 2024 New Play Award, offering a cash prize of $20,000 USD.

Winter Film Awards International Film Festival to Return to NYC for its 12th Year

Winter Film Awards International Film Festival returns to NYC for its 12th year, celebrating diversity and inclusivity. The festival will showcase 82 films from around the world, with a special emphasis on women and under-represented filmmakers.

Australian Theatre Festival NYC Names 2023 New Play Award Winner & Runner-Up

Co-Artistic Directors Mark Barford, Connor Delves and Jillian Geurts announced Sally Alrich-Smythe the winner of the 2023 New Play Award for 'Wavelength'. Wendy Mocke was named runner-up for 'REALish'.

Australian Theatre Festival NYC Reveals 2023 New Play Award Finalists

Co-Artistic Directors Mark Barford, Connor Delves and Jillian Geurts have announced five finalists for the Australian Theatre Festival NYC 2023 New Play Award.

YOGA WITH JILLIAN Limbers Up For The Edinburgh Fringe

Guaranteed to get the blood pumping and open your Chakras so you're ready for a day on the Fringe, Yoga with Jillian, a brand-new screwball comedy by Lia Romeo opens at the Pleasance on 2 August and promises to give your chuckle muscles a good workout.

JESUS, JANE, MOTHER & ME to Return to Edinburgh Fringe

After winning the Critic's Award for Best Play, and the Theatre Weekly Award for Best Solo Performer at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe last year, and following a run in Australia and a UK tour, Philip Stokes' play Jesus, Jane, Mother & Me will return to the Pleasance from 2 August. Produced by Lawrence Batley Theatre, Richard Jordan Productions, 412, Ketchup Productions in association with The Pleasance.

Elizabeth A. Davis Welcomes Baby Girl the Day After Closing 1776 on Broadway

Elizabeth A. Davis, who performed pregnant during the entire Broadway run of 1776, gave birth to a baby girl one day after the show's closing! 

Australian Theatre Festival NYC Announce 2022 New Play Award -Winner & Runner-Up

Co-Artistic Directors Mark Barford, Connor Delves and Jillian Geurts have announced Melissa-Kelly Franklin the Winner of the 2022 New Play Award for 'Paradise Lost'. Jordan Shea was named Runner-Up for 'They're Not Listening'.

Australian Theatre Festival NYC Announce 2022 New Play Award Finalists

Co-Artistic Directors Mark Barford, Connor Delves and Jillian Geurts has announced six finalists for the Australian Theatre Festival NYC 2022 New Play Award.

JESUS, JANE, MOTHER AND ME Premieres at the Edinburgh Fringe

Award-winning writer and director Philip Stokes (Heroin(e) For Breakfast) returns to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe with the world premiere of Jesus, Jane, Mother & Me at the Pleasance Dome from 3 August. Produced by Lawrence Batley Theatre in association with KETCHUP productions and Richard Jordan Productions the show is performed by Jack Stokes in his Edinburgh debut. 

Australian Theatre Festival NYC to Present 2022 New Play Award

Co-Artistic Directors Mark Barford, Connor Delves and Jillian Geurts today announced the Australian Theatre Festival NYC 2022 New Play Award. 

Holden Street Theatres Offer International On-Screen Program For 2022 Fringe

For the 2022 Adelaide Fringe, Holden Street Theatres will present a new initiative entitled HST On-Screen.HST On Screen will see four acclaimed specially filmed productions from the 2021 Edinburgh Fringe played on a large Novatech supplied LG 75” LCD screen in a ten seat gold class- style cinema lounge.

AUSTRALIAN THEATRE FESTIVAL NYC Plays to Sold-Out Audiences

The Australian Theatre Festival is an annual celebration of Australian stories and artists in New York City that included three staged readings of Australian plays, including the 2020 New Play Award Winner, The Tiniest Thing by Richard Jordan, a cabaret at The Green Room 42, an industry panel and a community networking event.

Australian Theatre Festival NYC Celebrates Australian Creativity, Community And Culture In New York City

On December 10, 2021 the premiere in-person AUSTRALIAN THEATRE FESTIVAL NYC, Co-Artistic Directors Mark Barford, Connor Delves & Jillian Geurts, launches.

Simon Callow Announced As Latest Show To Be Added To Shedinburgh Fringe Festival

  The full line up is also announced for Comedians Telling Shed Stories as host Rachel Fairburn is joined by comedians Leila Navabi, Jen Ives, and Ivo Graham with musical accompaniment from Will Duggan.

Australian Theatre Festival NYC Announces 2021 New Play Award

Co-Artistic Directors Mark Barford, Connor Delves and Jillian Geurts today announced the Australian Theatre Festival NYC 2021 New Play Award. The award is generously supported by Andrew J. Martin-Weber and Shane & Cathryn Brennan.

Industry Pro Newsletter: A 'Devastating' blow for UK producers, a look back on the year that was, and how Australian Operas and Orchestras are looking to 2021

As we find ourselves in the midst of the holiday calendar, a normally busy time for producing organizations across the world feels very different this year.

Wildcard Announces Digital Programme WILDCARD: FULL HOUSE

Award-winning theatre company, Wildcard, have today announced 'Wildcard: Full House', a six-month programme with a focus on supporting emerging artists, digitally.