Established in 1992 and based in Cairns, JUTE Theatre Company develops and produces new Australian works that engage audiences and reflect the lived experiences of regional communities. JUTE also tours and delivers accessible, high-quality theatre to remote areas, while building skills and creating opportunities for emerging artists in regional Queensland. Through partnerships with community, government, and industry, JUTE supports connected communities and contributes to the development of relevant cultural policy and practice.

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In just over a week, our JUTE Actors Studio senior graduates will bring Cooked to the stage at Bulmba-ja. Under the direction of Amber Grossmann, these performers have been sharpening their craft, supported by emerging designers who have created the sound, lighting, set and props for the production.

Written by award-winning playwright Kathryn Ash, this new dramatic comedy is set to resonate strongly with audiences 15+

Book your tickets via Humanitix: https://collections.humanitix.com/cooked

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In just over a week, our JUTE Actors Studio senior graduates will bring "Cooked" to the stage at Bulmba-ja. Under the direction of Amber Grossmann, these performers have been sharpening their craft, supported by emerging designers who have created the sound, lighting, set and props for the production.

Written by award-winning playwright Kathryn Ash, this new dramatic comedy is set to resonate strongly with audiences 15+

Book your tickets via Humanitix: collections.humanitix.com/cooked

📸 rehearsal photos by Grace Meyers
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2 NIGHTS ONLY!

Cooked is a fresh new play by Kathryn Ash, performed by the senior graduates of JUTE Actors Studio.

Directed by Amber Grossmann and co-produced with Overall Arts, this production is the result of a year of creativity, learning and hard work.

Amber has mentored these emerging performers through the JUTE Actors Studio pathways program — now they’re ready to shine!

Come and cheer on the next generation of actors.

Tickets: $25 
Concession: $18
Available on Humanitix: https://collections.humanitix.com/cooked

For more info:
www.jute.com.au/cooked

2 NIGHTS ONLY!

Cooked is a fresh new play by Kathryn Ash, performed by the senior graduates of JUTE Actors Studio.

Directed by Amber Grossmann and co-produced with Overall Arts, this production is the result of a year of creativity, learning and hard work.

Amber has mentored these emerging performers through the JUTE Actors Studio pathways program — now they’re ready to shine!

Come and cheer on the next generation of actors.

Tickets: $25
Concession: $18
Available on Humanitix: collections.humanitix.com/cooked

For more info:
www.jute.com.au/cooked
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Well be in Cardwell and Tully the next couple of days! Come along if youre around! 

3.30pm Get Your Geek On
4.30pm Theatre Workshop
BBQ and School Savvy Launch 

Launch YEP

We'll be in Cardwell and Tully the next couple of days! Come along if you're around!

3.30pm Get Your Geek On
4.30pm Theatre Workshop
BBQ and School Savvy Launch

Launch YEPWe're thrilled to announce that for the very first time School Savvy will be having a Pop Up Shop in Tully, and we’re kicking things off with two fun-filled community events everyone can enjoy!

We’ve teamed up with our wonderful friends at JUTE Theatre Company to bring you an afternoon of live theatre, family fun, and a BBQ, in both Cardwell and Tully!

📍 Cardwell State School (Victoria St, Cardwell)
🗓️ Thursday, November 13
🕒 3:30pm - 6pm

📍 St Clare's School (Mars St, Tully)
🗓️ Friday, November 14
🕒 3:30pm - 6pm

Everyone is welcome and this is a free event, bring the whole family!
Cassowary Coast - stay tuned for more info about our Pop Up Shop coming to Tully on January 19.

#SchoolSavvyFNQ #jutetheatrecompany #centacarefnq #ourvillagetheirfuture #communitysupport #makingadifference #makingadifferencetogether #cassowarycoast #StrongerTogether
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This Friday, a remarkable group of emerging artists will step into the spotlight at Bulmba-ja Arts Centre to premiere Kathryn Ash’s new play Cooked. After months of development, creative exploration and serious hard work, they’re ready to share a production that dives into the lives of five young survivors navigating the aftermath of a freak lightning storm - a story that’s sharp, funny and deeply relatable for younger audiences.

The cast - Claudia Harms, Grace Meyers, Edward Hamilton, Robbie Ritchie, Renuka Bisht and Matt Raleigh - are all graduates of the JUTE Actors Studio Pathways program, guided throughout the year by Amber Grossmann, who also directs and co-produces this work.

They’re joined by a team of rising designers: Grace Meyers (Set & Costume), Jordy Lock (Sound), Nick Brach (Lighting), and intern Johanna Beard. Together, they’ve created an energetic new production they can’t wait to share with Cairns audiences.

If you want to champion the next generation of theatre-makers, now is the moment. Don’t miss this opportunity - book your tickets today: https://collections.humanitix.com/cooked

Photo: Mimi Tannaka

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2 NIGHTS ONLY!

Cooked is a fresh new play by Kathryn Ash, performed by the senior graduates of JUTE Actors Studio.

Directed by Amber Grossmann and co-produced with Overall Arts, this production is the result of a year of creativity, learning and hard work.

Amber has mentored these emerging performers through the JUTE Actors Studio pathways program — now they’re ready to shine!

Come and cheer on the next generation of actors.

Tickets: $25 
Concession: $18
Available on Humanitix. 

www.jute.com.au/cooked

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TONIGHT: 4 ON THE FLOOR

Four playwrights. Four new works. One night of play readings.

FRI 24 OCT | 7PM | BULMBA-JA

Be part of a night where new stories take shape. 4 on the Floor brings together four emerging playwrights to share excerpts from their works-in-progress - stories developed right here in Cairns through an intensive week of collaboration with directors, dramaturgs and actors.

Featuring excerpts from:

🎻 The Dalinger Violin by Kirtley Leigh – music, memory and a 300-year-old violin.
💌 Stationery: The Musical by Ingrid Monavar Johnson – a love story about connection in the digital age.
🏺 The Brown Blouse by Monica Stevens – a First Nations historical drama set on the Palmer River goldfields.
🪞 Martin Grove by John Doolan – a psychological drama about memory, guilt and secrets.

Developed in partnership with Belloo Creative, 4 on the Floor offers a glimpse into how new Australian theatre begins.

🎟️ Free entry

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October 23rd is AusArt Day, the National Giving Day to the arts! To get in on the action and support JUTE, head over to our donation page: https://www.givenow.com.au/JUTEtheatrecompany

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Acknowledgement of Country

JUTE wishes to pay its respects to Elders, past and present, of the lands where we work, live and perform. JUTE acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of this land as well as the many regional areas we visit, tour and produce work. We recognise that these lands have always been places of art and story-telling.