Local Stages - 2016

In 2016 Local Stages is supporting the development of 3 Made In Bathurst Projects. These are new works which will have showings or performances later this year. These projects are:  
The Jason Project - Artists Adam Deusien, Becky Russell, Fiona Green, Isobel Fox
This Land - Writer Deborah Cooke  with Elders  Bill Allen Snr, Bill Allen, Gloria Rogers, Dramaturge Alex Broun 
The Tosca Project - Jack Yabsley, Justin Martin, Jennie Bradbury, Fiona Pearson

Other projects which Local Stages is supporting include;
Bathurst Writer's & Reader's Festival - panels, discussion and performances we well streamed sessions from Sydney Writers Festival. Leading up to the festival we have a series of writing workshops with local Author Kim Kelly.
Central West Short Play Festival, which will include playwriting workshops in March and Rehearsed Readings in May.
Regional Theatre Project  - with ATYP/local artists and Bathurst youth. ATYP tutors Rachael Coopes and Guy Webster will be developing a new, contemporary theatre work based on the issues and themes that are important to young people in our community. Local Artists will be involved in the workshops, youth outcomes and the professional work.  This project is also supported by
Arts NSW and Regional Arts Fund.
Local Stages will again support the Local Emerging Artist Program (LEAP) at Inland Sea of Sound Festival. This program creates performance opportunities for young musicians (13+).
Support for Critical Path - Solo Practice - Body as Material. 3 Residencies at BMEC for selected dancers.

For more information contact Kylie Shead 6333 6161.