lutruwita Programs – Participants Announced
APT is excited to announce the participants of our lutruwita programs in 2023. These Tasmanian artists are taking part in dramaturg development and playwriting mentorships with industry leaders. Led by Creative Producer Jennifer Rani, this unique program will create space
Duologue 2023 – Recipients Announced
APT is excited to announce the recipients of Duologue 2023. The recipients will work throughout the year with leading dramaturgs to produce new works for the stage. Mararo Wangai (WA) Mararo Wangai is a Kenyan-born writer, performer and media graduate, with a
Untold Stories – Recipients Announced
APT is excited to announce the 2023 Untold Stories participants. These participants have headed on Retreat in the Kangaroo Valley and will receive ongoing support as they develop new plays in 2023. Egan Sun-Bin (QLD) Egan is a storyteller based in Meanjin
Erin Thomas Regional Playwrights Fund – Recipients Announced
Erin Thomas APT is excited to announce the 2023 recipients of the Erin Thomas Regional Playwrights Fund. The Erin Thomas Playwright Fund honours the legacy of the late playwright Erin Thomas by supporting emerging regional playwrights to pursue their creative dreams.
Pride Collection – Now Live
To celebrate World Pride we have launched our Pride Collection. Supported by Pride Foundation Australia, this will feature the publication of new works and education resources to support teachers in the classroom to stage, discuss and cast plays that go beyond
APT’s 2023 Program Announced
We are proud to announce the Australian Plays Transform Program for 2023. We enter 2023 excited about our programs providing support and opportunities in new writing. Retreats, dramaturgical support, professional development and digital publishing will reach artists across the country
La Mama Pathways
In 2023 we have partnered with La Mama Theatre on the La Mama Pathways Program This program is aimed at emerging and mid-career theatre artists living in Victoria who are primarily but not exclusively, text-based theatre makers and playwrights. A series
APT Closure Dates 2022-23
The APT office will be closed from Saturday, 24 December 2022 to Sunday, 15 January 2023. During this time: Production enquries will not be forwarded to rights holders Submissions via our contact form will only be checked once per week, with only critical
Read for Free : The Brennan Prize
The Shane and Cathryn Brennan Prize for Playwriting Collection is now live! For the month of August you can read fantastic new Australian work, free of charge. You can check out the works by clicking below! READ THEM HERE
Seeking Filipino Stories
Diwa is a new verbatim theatre piece, created by Jordan Shea, which celebrates the contributions of Filipino people to the everyday life of Australia.