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Performing Arts in Australia
A register of firms and the professionals working at them in the Performing Arts sector based in Australia. Browse the public index, then filter or export on Kipplo.
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Pica Perth Institute Of Contemporary Arts
Housed in a large and striking heritage building in the heart of Perth, Western Australia, PICA is the city’s focal point for those wishing to experience the best of Australian and international visual, performance and interdisciplinary art. PICA is both a producing and presenting institution that runs a year round program of changing exhibitions, seasons in contemporary dance, theatre and performance and a range of interdisciplinary projects. It boasts one of the largest and most breath-taking exhibition spaces in Australia and has become known for the leading role it plays in the presentation of significant new work. PICA’s key aim is to promote, support and present contemporary arts and to stimulate critical discussion around the arts and broader cultural issues. Providing a site for experimentation, critical analysis, discussion and debate is fundamental to its charter. PICA is known for the rigour and breadth of its artistic and education programs, high production standards and impeccable presentation. In many aspects of its operations, PICA might be understood as an incubator: providing resources, mentoring and support for both emerging and mature artists whilst promoting new and emerging ideas, forms and practices to the broader community. PICA is an icon of contemporary thinking – it is a catalyst for innovative and ground breaking art and culture. Not constrained by convention, PICA gives artists and audiences a glimpse of what is possible.
11 to 50 staff
Seymour Centre
Seymour Centre is the University of Sydney’s multi-venue performing arts centre. Our work champions new voices, questions the status quo and inspires wide-ranging audiences through the creative expression of big ideas. We commission, produce and present major performances within our annual curated season, with a focus on showcasing leading Australian independent theatre companies. We drive youth engagement in the arts through our comprehensive arts education program for primary and secondary schools. We enliven the artistic life of our city through presenting partnerships with major cultural events such as Sydney Festival, Sydney Writers’ Festival and Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras. Plus, we foster the next generation of artists and audiences through emerging artist initiatives and student performances. Accessible and innovative, Seymour Centre invites audiences and artists to think more, feel more.
11 to 50 staff
State Theatre Company South Australia
We are a South Australian Company that exists to create great theatre, deliver engaging and illuminating experiences to our audiences, develop our art-form and artists, and to connect our work and artists nationally. We aim to create an environment that fosters creativity, encourages innovation, is intellectually curious. The Company aims to bring the creation of theatre and the relationship between performance and audience to the centre of all of its activities, placing value on the idea that theatre can do something that no other art-form can: it can create communal joy; make emotional excavation a shared process and offer intellectual insights that are accessible to all.
11 to 50 staff
Sydney Eisteddfod
Sydney Eisteddfod has been contributing to the evolving culture of the Australian nation by nurturing the performing arts at a grass roots level in an annual festival of music, song, dance and drama since 1933. Over the last eight decades an estimated two and a quarter million performers have tested their skills on its stages. The annual Festival runs from May to September and is now widely regarded as one of the largest and most successful competitive festival of its type in the world. Each year the festival attracts some participants who perform to over people in a program of around 400 classical and contemporary events for singers, dancers, actors, musicians, composers, bands, choirs and orchestras in fifteen or more venues across the Sydney area. This annual event provides live performance opportunities for aspiring artists in front of expert adjudicators. Sydney Eisteddfod also serves as a reference point for public enquiries about other competitions and opportunities. It maintains close ties with other arts organisations and is constantly on the look out for performance opportunities for developing artists. Sydney Eisteddfod is an independent, community-based, non-profit organisation limited by guarantee. It is also a registered charity in New South Wales and is listed on the federal Register of Cultural Organisations eligible to receive tax-deductible donations.
1 to 10 staff
The Blue Room Theatre
The Blue Room Theatre (TBRT) is a member-based not-for-profit and the creative hub for WA’s independent theatre for over 36 years, located in the Perth Cultural Centre. We enable new Australian performance by providing artists with a venue, resources, learning and support to create and present original work. TBRT has launched the careers of Matthew Lutton, Kate Mulvany, Tim Minchin, Claire Hooper, The Last Great Hunt and many more. We champion new talent and fresh work year-round, showcasing and developing the most exciting independent contemporary performance from Western Australia and beyond. Our program includes our Summer Nights festival each January–February, followed by a dynamic calendar of shows, residencies, professional development workshops, and industry gatherings from March through December.
11 to 50 staff
The Events Centre, Caloundra, Sunshine Coast
The Events Centre Caloundra is the largest performing arts and conference venue on the Sunshine Coast, perfect for sole-use conferences and events which require a creative theatrical venue with flexible, personalised event management. The Centre offers multiple conference/plenary areas, meeting rooms and versatile open spaces to accommodate small meetings through to large gala dinners for The expansive flat floor space of the venue is perfect for trade shows and exhibitions as well as being ideal for conferences with trade components- Plenary room for up to 821 delegates - Banquet room for up to 400 people - Playhouse Theatre with tiered seating for 298 - Expansive flat floor space to accommodate exhibitions and trade shows - Large registration and foyer area - On-site catering team - In-house technical team For further information please contact us or call the Events Team on (07) 5491 4240 during business hours. Location The Sunshine Coast is one of Australia’s most beautiful regions and this untouched part of the world is renowned for its natural environment, welcoming locals and friendly service. Caloundra is a vibrant seaside town conveniently located at the southern end of the Sunshine Coast (only 60 minutes north of Brisbane and 30 minutes from the Sunshine Coast Airport).
11 to 50 staff
West Australian Ballet
In 1952, West Australian Ballet was established by Madame Kira Bousloff – the first professional ballet company formed in Australia that is still in existence today. Since its formation West Australian Ballet has developed an impressive reputation for superior classical and contemporary ballet, and contemporary dance of the highest level. Its repertoire continues to develop steadily; classical ballet forming the foundation, combined with a distinct contemporary outlook on the art form. West Australian Ballet stages everything from full length classical ballets, narrative ballets and shorter works, and encompasses a variety of choreographic styles. The Company is based in Perth and resides at the West Australian Ballet Centre in Maylands. At present the Company consists of 41 full-time dancers. West Australian Ballet offers an extensive program of dance throughout the year, with five major seasons in Perth, one at The Quarry Amphitheatre in City Beach, three at His Majesty’s Theatre, and one at the State Theatre Centre of WA. West Australian Ballet also offers choreographic workshops, adult dance classes, an extensive education program and regularly tours nationally and regionally throughout Western Australia. West Australian Ballet is the only dance company in the state that has an official partnership with its state symphony orchestra; the West Australian Symphony Orchestra.
51 to 200 staff
Word Travels
Word Travels is a not-for-profit arts organisation. We organise literary and literacy programs for festivals, private companies, libraries, schools and cultural institutions around the Asia Pacific with a focus on developing performing writers. You can find us in theatres, schools, board rooms, health institutions, night clubs, prisons, regional towns, abandoned restaurants and libraries. We believe that spoken-word artists, poets, hip-hop artists, story-tellers and monologists can develop an industry equal to that of actors, musicians and writers. Our main objective is to inspire people to tell their stories in creative ways, primarily through live performance. The major programs we run each year are: Story Week - Our spoken word festival packed full of live literary mayhem in the form of spoken-word, poetry, stories, lyrics and monologues. Featuring panels, workshops and the Australian Poetry Slam National Final. Australian Poetry Slam - Our live literary performance competition where the audience is the judge. With a nationwide round of 50 heats, the best slammers will compete to win the National Poetry Slam Final, which is held annually at the Sydney Opera House. Australian Poetry Slam Youth - The largest youth poetry slam in Sydney. Held annually, this event encourages 12-18 year olds to share their stories and raise their voices. Multilingual Poetry Slam - A poetry event that celebrates diversity of language as artists are invited to express themselves and their culture in their own words.
1 to 10 staff
Ensemble Theatre
Based in Kirribilli, on the edge of Sydney Harbour, Ensemble Theatre is committed to performing and presenting the best of international plays, well-loved classics and new Australian works.
11 to 50 staff
Monkey Baa Theatre Company
Monkey Baa is Australia’s widest-reaching theatre company for young people. For over two decades, we have empowered young people through theatre. We care deeply about connecting young people with meaningful art and this is evidenced by the fact that we tour to many communities that better-resourced theatre companies do not. In 22 years, we have conducted 28 national tours to 135 regional and remote communities across every state and territory of Australia, four international tours, with over 2,500 performances, engaging with 1.5 million young people. For 7 years, our Sydney venue has showcased the best theatre for young people from companies around Australia and overseas. Our Vision To make theatre an intrinsic part of young people’s lives. Young audiences desire and deserve the same dexterity, depth and rigour in that theatre experience, as is demanded by adult audiences. Monkey Baa’s artistry lies in our collaborative practice. Our award-winning productions which tour regionally, nationally and internationally, emerge from a confluence of exciting artists in a playful creative development space. Crucial to our practice is the collaboration with young people aged 7-12 from the earliest stages of the development. Their involvement as co-creators in each production is paramount in ensuring their voices resonate deeply in the work. As a Not For Profit, Monkey Baa relies on the wonderful support of the community and our philanthropic partners. Just 10% of our operational and creative development funding comes from government support. By supporting Monkey Baa, you are helping to inspire and delight young people for years to come; inviting them to question and challenge their values, expectations and understanding of the world, and their place within it.
1 to 10 staff
Victorian Opera
Victorian Opera is Victoria’s state opera company. We honour the centuries-old history of opera’s boundless creativity while captivating audiences with relevant, creative and accessible work. We create productions that inspire, challenge and stir the soul. Since our inception in 2005, our annual commission program has seen 40 new Australian works written, produced and performed. In 2021, Victorian Opera was admitted to the National Performing Arts Partnership Framework in recognition of our outstanding contribution to Australia’s artistic landscape. This acknowledgement and added financial investment enable us to deepen collaborative ties throughout the industry, and stage productions across the state, the country and beyond. In 2026, our 21st anniversary, we are delivering more productions and concerts that showcase and promote Australia’s vibrant performing arts scene. We employ hundreds of singers, instrumentalists, theatre-makers and technicians to bring our creative vision to life, and engage audiences with this glorious art form. A key focus of our organisation is to uncover and develop the talent of emerging artists, both on-stage and behind-the-scenes. From singers to prop makers to costumiers and everyone in between, artists work on productions with Victorian Opera to enrich their career. We delight in the hunger of these practitioners to learn and, ultimately, give back to the future of opera and music theatre. Our community of Patrons, funding partners and creative industry professionals is truly remarkable. This vibrant network continues to champion Victorian Opera’s artistic vision in its vital role sustaining and advancing our creative practice. We invite you to join us. See you at the opera!
11 to 50 staff
Ausdance Vic
Advancing dance through advocacy & education RTO 20949
1 to 10 staff
Australian Plays Transform
Australian Plays Transform (APT) is Australia’s national play development and publication organisation. It hosts the world’s largest online showcase and searchable database of the best Australian playwriting. APT seeks new voices for new times, develops plays that change the national story, links them to production, publishes them and promotes them here and around the world. APT believes in a world where Australian plays transform those who connect with them – artists, audiences, societies. That’s why we embrace publication and promotion, leading to more productions and study around the world, not only in leading professional theatres but also in community theatres, schools and universities. THE DEFINITIVE ONLINE DESTINATION APT’s catalogue currently contains the work of more than Australian playwrights. Featuring the combined catalogues of Australia's leading theatrical publishers, this definitive online destination for Australian playwriting provides theatres, artists, teachers and students everywhere with a simple access point for exceptional, production-ready Australian plays and the transformative stories they tell.
1 to 10 staff
Australian String Quartet
The Australian String Quartet (ASQ) is Australia’s pre-eminent organisation dedicated to string quartet music and Quartet-in-Residence at the University of Adelaide’s Elder Conservatorium of Music. Defined by excellence in performance and the joy of musical expression, our DNA comprises three inseparable parts. At the centre is our Quartet—four full-time musicians, each a creative force in crafting the world’s most dynamic and intimate music. Surrounding the Quartet is an innovative production company that presents, tours, records, and promotes exceptional artistry. Sustaining this, is a vital community of partners including our national Board, visionary Patron—Maria Myers AC, Major Partner—The University of Adelaide, Instrument Partner—UKARIA and Government Supporters. Together, we celebrate music from the past to the present, from near and afar, and strive to reflect contemporary Australia through our performances, collaborations, advocacy, learning programs, and development of new work. Our landmark ASQ Australian Music Fund, supports our ground-breaking Australian Anthology project that proudly champions the work of Australian artists. In our 40th year, we are energised by our purpose to create chemistry and amplify intimacy through experiences that engage people across regional and metropolitan Australia and around the world.
11 to 50 staff
Belloo Creative
A female-led, award-winning Australian theatre company. Founded by four women in 2013, Belloo Creative creates original new works fusing body and text. The Co-Artistic Directors of Belloo are Caroline Dunphy and Dr Katherine Lyall-Watson. Belloo creates innovative, inclusive and experiential work including transcultural content. Belloo delivers content globally across artforms that inspire imagination, collaboration and change.
1 to 10 staff
Broad Encounters Productions
A disrupter, enabler and agent for innovation, Broad Encounters creates, presents and tours unique multi-sensory, immersive live productions that ignite the imagination, engage the senses and immerse audiences in brave new worlds. Introducing bold new visions of how audiences can engage and interact with creative work, we stake ourselves passionately at the frontier of contemporary Australian productions, curating remarkable experiences that blend forms, shatter conventions, transform spaces and inspire imagination. Current Productions: Maho Magic Bar Love Lust Lost A Journey Most Unusual A Midnight Visit
1 to 10 staff
Brown's Mart
Standing on Larrakia land, Brown’s Mart delivers a year-round arts program centred in generosity, innovation and energy. We present work in and beyond our multiple performance spaces which engages with diverse communities and artforms and has a strong commitment to Northern Territory artists. Brown’s Mart champions new work and new voices through residencies, creative developments and presentations, and has done since 1972. Just as this legacy continues, so does Brown’s Mart’s commitment to our artists, our audiences, and our community.
1 to 10 staff
Canberra Youth Theatre
Canberra Youth Theatre is one of the leading youth arts companies in Australia. We create opportunities for young people to collaborate, develop their artistic skills and create pathways to the professional arts sector. We advocate for and amplify the voices of young people, providing a space for them to discover and express their creative selves. We produce powerful theatre where young artists ignite urgent conversations, challenge the forces that shape them, and invite us to see the world from new perspectives. Canberra Youth Theatre is the voice of youth expressed through intelligent and challenging theatre.
1 to 10 staff
Circus Oz
At Circus Oz we are embarking on our next exciting chapter. Circus Oz has a rich and extensive history. Founded in 1977 we have entertained generations of audiences and had an impact on many Australian artists’ careers. Our enduring resilience and relevance are grounded in a trail-blazing spirit; being unafraid to innovate and embark on each new area of the company’s history. And there’s likely been no bigger marker of a new time than now. The pandemic has been the most dramatic of interruptions. It has flipped us around. The Melbourne context has kept us suspended longer. But we’ve embraced it as a rare gift to reflect. It has sparked us to question our direction. It has challenged us to explore what can circus uniquely contribute to our new world? Risk-taking, joy, innovation; the extraordinary out of the seemingly ordinary. Our 2021-22 program sees us transform our extraordinary home base into a lively engine room for circus creation. We will open our doors as a venue for new shows and next generation circus. We will provide opportunities for career development to support the health of our incredible industry. And you’ll experience circus popping up in surprising places as we contribute to the vibrancy and energy of our society.
11 to 50 staff
Cluster Arts
Cluster Arts is an exciting and unique organisation that provides the essential ‘backend’ services to performing arts companies. Based in Brisbane Australia, Cluster Arts has demonstrated experience in delivering work for major events and festivals as well as small and intimate gigs. Cluster Arts is a production house that provides the following services to companies and artists – producing and touring, business development, advocacy, funding, and auspicing. Our clients engage us to help them build touring opportunities, develop business strategies, manage cash flow and budgets – all delivered with honesty, transparency and integrity. With a passion for supporting and nurturing unforgettable work, we are a networking and advocacy leader for Artists in Australia and aboard.
1 to 10 staff
Corrugated Iron Youth Arts
Corrugated Iron is a an arts organisation that works with young people, early career artists and creative professionals. The annual program is a diverse mix of-* skills development and training,* community engagement, and * presentation & promotion. With a base in Darwin, Northern Territory, Corrugated Iron works across the Northern Territory through arts residencies, and further afield - interstate and internationally - on projects.
51 to 200 staff
Em Voices Pty Limited
EM Voices is Australia’s most successful, exclusive voice over artist agency. Its well-earned reputation as the most friendly, professional and high quality agency has been achieved by pursuing three simple disciplines; 1. representing the top artists in the country, 2. employing the hardest working, most approachable and responsive team of agents and staff, and 3. sustaining a singular focus on one thing – the business of voice overs. The company represents Australia’s most exceptional voices as well as high profile actors across a wide range of styles, ages, accents, characters and languages. The management team live and breathe voice overs. They are not distracted by representing anyone other than talented, professional voice artists. EM Voices staff understand the field intimately and service hundreds of customers in a friendly and constructive manner every day.
1 to 10 staff
Flipside Circus
Flipside Circus is an exciting and unique circus arts company. Based in Brisbane, Qld, Flipside was established in 1994 as a not-for-profit organisation. Flipside Circus is known as Queensland’s Premier Youth Circus. However, we offer an exciting range of circus activities for adults including: • Adult Circus Classes • Corporate Team Building Workshops • Corporate Christmas Parties • Venue hire (our 1,540 square metre venue can cater many different kinds of functions) Circus provides a non-competitive way for teams to learn trust, communication skills, prioritising and above all, teamwork. The Flipside Circus Corporate Team Building Program is highly recommended by our corporate clients."The Flipside Circus Corporate Workshop was a fantastic way for me to experience first-hand a wide variety of activities available for team building. We were able to try juggling, plate spinning, tight rope walking and heaps more. I highly recommend Flipside Circus for team building events which need to cater for people of all ages as well as all fitness levels." Sandra Ursino – HR Manager at Johnston Rorke Chartered Accountants Flipside Circus will work with you to customise the perfect circus workshop for your company. To learn more about Flipside Circus, call 07 3352 7233 today or visit
11 to 50 staff
Ila Immersive Light And Art
Adelaide's Centre of Immersive Light and Art. ILA is dedicated to supporting the arts, the immersive arts in particular. Like magnets we bring people together to tell, share and experience stories, creating a community that empowers artists and strengthens the cultural fabric of our communities. Our multifaceted institution is home to a number of unique spaces hidden behind our 150 year old heritage façade. Profits generated through ILA’s events, hospitality and immersive technologies are invested back to support our mission to create opportunities for artists. ILA is home to The Light Room, The Lab and Aurora.
11 to 50 staff
