NIDA Sunday Playwright Forum: Old Worlds, New Horizons

The changing landscape of new Australian writing for theatre as new forms and new technologies beckon, new writing for the stage is blossoming and booming, but where are the ‘spaces’ for new work to emerge? And are we heading in the right direction? The panel discusses great plays, grand changes, possible futures and the many voices of Australia. Join Jane Bodie, playwright, Screen writer, theatre director and Head of Playwriting at NIDA (This Years Ashes, Music, A Single Act, Still, Fourplay) in discussion with Katherine Thompson (A Change in the Weather, A Sporting Chance, Darlinghurst Nights, Kingtide) Lachlan Philpott (Silent Disco, Bustown, Bison, Colder ) and Chris Mead (Artistic Director Playwriting Australia and theatre director) on the how and why of new work in Australia. This forum will launch a season of new work at NIDA that will include the premiere of Rare Earth a new play by Ian Wilding, commissioned by NIDA. The season will culminate with the five Graduate Diploma in Playwriting students presenting their graduation pieces. Sunday 11 September 3pm-4.30pm Playhouse Theatre, NIDA 215 Anzac Parade, Kensington NSW 2033 Visit www.nida.edu.au/newhorizons for more info and to register. Bookings are essential.