Nate Newell is a playwright based on Noongar Boodjar. He grew up in Menang country where he worked as a journalist and, briefly, at a place called Whale World. In 2014 he was a member of Black Swan State Theatre Company’s Emerging Writers Group. In 2016 he founded Maiden Voyage Theatre Company to champion the voices of women and queer artists, and produced his play Belated (dir. Emily McLean) at The Blue Room Theatre. In 2017 his play Alone Outside was a finalist for FRINGE WORLD Festival's Martin Sims Award for Best New WA Work. In 2017 Nate's play Toast (dir. Emily McLean) premiered, winning the Blue Room Theatre Award for Best Production, and for Best Performance. Toast was also a finalist for the 2017 Performing Arts WA Awards for Best New Work, and Best Independent Production. In 2018 Alone Outside premiered in Melbourne produced by Lab Kelpie. In 2022 Toast was redeveloped and remounted as part of Black Swan State Theatre Company’s program, where Nate was an Associate Writer. In 2023 Curtin University’s Hayman Theatre Company commissioned Nate to write Takeaway (dir. Emily McLean) for its acting students to perform, which enjoyed a sold out season and a hugely positive response from audiences. Nate has worked in various capacities for PAC Australia, Perth Festival, FRINGE WORLD Festival, and The Last Great Hunt.
| TOAST by Nate Newell |