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.
Leaping from 17th-century Italy to today’s urban art scene in a fast, funny and thought-provoking mash-up of history, humour and imagination, new dark comedy Genius
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Who’s up for Bollywood dance numbers and an hilarious romantic comedy? —loud, joyful, and just a little bit chaotic, The Accidental Bride delivers the fun,
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@ jute_theatre . Sep 24
Today, we`d like to acknowledge the incredible team of creatives from mostly Cairns and Darwin, that will be bringing Genius to the stage this Friday for its world premiere. After a season in Cairns, the show will also have a season in Darwin at Brown`s Mart early next year.
The full list of credits:
CAST
Natalie Taylor: Artemisia Gentileschi
Danielle Aquilina: Miss Ella
Thomas Midena: Orazio/Tassi
Cat Hart: Zia/Francesco
Stevie Jean Kyriacou: Painter/Musician
CREATIVES | TECHNICAL | CONSTRUCTION
Sandra Thibodeaux: Playwright (not in this photo)
Nicky Fearn: Director
Simone Tesorieri: Set Design
Simona Cosentini: Costume Design
Grace Meyers: Costume Design Intern
Lara Gabor: Lighting Design
Stevie Jean Kyriacou: Sound Design/Composer
Russel Milledge: Projection Design
Tony Marshall: Production Manager
Maddison Penglis: Stage Manager
+ Jess the venue technician.
@ jute_theatre . Sep 23
🎼 OPENING NIGHT SPECIAL PERFORMANCE
For the opening night of Genius, the pre-show function will be imbued with extra elegance: violinist Kirtley Leigh and pianist/composer Katrina Pring will perform a Baroque programme to get audiences in the mood.
🎻 Kirtley (director of Paradise Concerts and the Australian Strings Academy in Cairns) is an international concert violinist with more than 40 years’ experience, having performed across Europe, Asia and Australia, and known for bringing chamber music to life with flair.
🎹 Katrina Pring is a seasoned musician, composer, accompanist and teacher from Cairns whose wide-ranging work includes more than 20 years teaching, composing and performing, as well as exploring the healing qualities of sound.
This rare live music moment adds extra atmosphere to the premiere of Genius, creating a sensory lead-in to a night of art, power and ambition.
To buy your tickets to our Opening Night, follow this link:
https://events.humanitix.com/genius-friday-26-september-opening-night
For tickets to all shows: https://collections.humanitix.com/genius
@ jute_theatre . Sep 22
Meet the cast of Genius!
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Cat Hart – Zia / Francesco
Based in Darwin, Cat is both performer and director, with stage roles in An Inspector Calls (Darwin Theatre Company), Away (Browns Mart), and Taming of the Shrew (taiNTed Theatre). They have also directed works including A Christmas Carol (CIYA) and The Emperor of Kuta Beach (Darwin Theatre Company). In Genius, they embody Zia and Francesco.
Stevie Jean Kyriacou – Painter / Musician
A multi-talented Darwin artist, Stevie Jean is known nationally as a singer-songwriter (Blame Game EP; debut album The Dark) and performer in Sandra Thibodeaux’s CUSP (Brown’s Mart/ATYP). She was also a finalist in the Australian Poetry Slam. In Genius, she blends her music and performance talents as the Painter/Musician, while also composing the original sound design.
@ jute_theatre . Sep 22
Meet the cast of Genius!
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Natalie Taylor – Artemisia Gentileschi
A long-time JUTE collaborator, Natalie has performed in To Kill a Cassowary (JUTE), Here We All Are. Assembled (JUTE/Queensland Theatre) and most recently More than Tea and Scones (Veranda Theatre Co). She brings her depth of regional theatre experience to the iconic role of Artemisia.
Danielle Aquilina – Miss Ella
Danielle is a versatile performer with credits across stage and screen including Picnic at Hanging Rock (Darwin Theatre Company), Twelfth Night (Darwin Theatre Company & TaiNTed Theatre), and the feature film Celeste. A physical theatre artist with Zen Zen Zo training, she plays rising street artist Miss Ella.
Thomas Midena – Orazio / Tassi
Thomas has appeared in Treasure Island and Baskerville with Adelaide Rep, The Messenger (Brown’s Mart), and Twelfth Night (Darwin Theatre Company). He is also a children’s theatre maker with Corrugated Iron Youth Arts and recently worked as a reporter for ABC’s Behind the News. In Genius, he takes on the roles of Orazio and Tassi.
@ jute_theatre . Sep 16
WOMEN, ART & POWER
JUTE Theatre Company presents a special In Conversation event with visual artist Laurel McKenzie (currently exhibiting at NorthSite) and Sandra Thibodeaux, the playwright of Genius.
The evening begins at 4.00pm with a short talk by Laurel at her exhibition in the foyer, followed by a panel conversation in the theatre, set against the backdrop of Genius. Together, Laurel and Sandra, along with facilitator Amber Grossman, will share their inspirations and creative processes, exploring overlapping themes of women’s voices, power, and place in the arts.
Entry to this event is free but please book a ticket via Humanitix: https://events.humanitix.com/genius-in-conversation-with-sandra-thibideaux-and-laurel-mckenzie
@ jute_theatre . Sep 16
Creating Welcoming Communities
Yesterday, JUTE Theatre Company’s Executive Artistic Director, Chris Kohn, took part in a powerful day of conversations exploring what it takes to build inclusive, connected communities in Far North Queensland.
The program brought together leaders from across councils, education, services, business and the arts to share knowledge on the power of partnerships and collaboration, place-based approaches that work locally, education, employment and settlement support and community-led solutions and grassroots initiatives.
On the panel Creating a Welcoming Community, Chris spoke about the role of theatre and storytelling in fostering belonging, highlighting how creative partnerships can spark connection in ways that endure.
We were proud to see the arts at the table alongside CentaCare FNQ, TAFE Qld and the Cairns African Association and many other key stakeholders in our region.
Together, we can strengthen belonging for everyone who lives, works and settles here.
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.
JUTE Theatre Company
Today, we'd like to acknowledge the incredible team of cast and creatives from mostly Cairns and Darwin, that will be bringing Genius to the stage this Friday for its world premiere. After a season in Cairns, the show will also have a season in Darwin at Brown's Mart early next year.
The full list of credits:
CAST
Natalie Taylor: Artemisia Gentileschi
Danielle Aquilina: Miss Ella
Thomas Midena: Orazio/Tassi
Cat Hart: Zia/Francesco
Stevie Jean Kyriacou: Painter/Musician
CREATIVES | TECHNICAL | CONSTRUCTION
Sandra Thibodeaux : Playwright (not in this photo)
Nicky Fearn: Director
Simone Tesorieri: Set Design
Simona Cosentini: Costume Design
Grace Meyers: Costume Design Intern
Lara Gabor: Lighting Design
Stevie Jean Kyriacou: Sound Design/Composer
Russel Milledge: Projection Design
Tony Marshall: Production Manager
Maddison Penglis: Stage Manager
+ Jess the venue technician. ... See MoreSee Less
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🎼 OPENING NIGHT SPECIAL PERFORMANCE
For the opening night of Genius, the pre-show function will be imbued with extra elegance: violinist Kirtley Leigh and pianist/composer Katrina Pring will perform a Baroque programme to get audiences in the mood.
🎻 Kirtley (director of Paradise Concerts and the Australian Strings Academy in Cairns) is an international concert violinist with more than 40 years’ experience, having performed across Europe, Asia and Australia, and known for bringing chamber music to life with flair.
🎹 Katrina Pring is a seasoned musician, composer, accompanist and teacher from Cairns whose wide-ranging work includes more than 20 years teaching, composing and performing, as well as exploring the healing qualities of sound.
This rare live music moment adds extra atmosphere to the premiere of Genius, creating a sensory lead-in to a night of art, power and ambition.
To buy your tickets to our Opening Night, follow this link:
events.humanitix.com/genius-friday-26-september-opening-night
For tickets to all shows: collections.humanitix.com/genius ... See MoreSee Less
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Meet the cast of Genius!
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Cat Hart – Zia / Francesco
Based in Darwin, Cat is both performer and director, with stage roles in An Inspector Calls (Darwin Theatre Company), Away (Browns Mart), and Taming of the Shrew (taiNTed Theatre). They have also directed works including A Christmas Carol (CIYA) and The Emperor of Kuta Beach (Darwin Theatre Company). In Genius, they embody Zia and Francesco.
Stevie Jean Kyriacou – Painter / Musician
A multi-talented Darwin artist, Stevie Jean is known nationally as a singer-songwriter (Blame Game EP; debut album The Dark) and performer in Sandra Thibodeaux’s CUSP (Brown’s Mart/ATYP). She was also a finalist in the Australian Poetry Slam. In Genius, she blends her music and performance talents as the Painter/Musician, while also composing the original sound design. ... See MoreSee Less
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Meet the cast of Genius!
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Natalie Taylor – Artemisia Gentileschi
A long-time JUTE collaborator, Natalie has performed in To Kill a Cassowary (JUTE), Here We All Are. Assembled (JUTE/Queensland Theatre) and most recently More than Tea and Scones (Veranda Theatre Co). She brings her depth of regional theatre experience to the iconic role of Artemisia.
Danielle Aquilina – Miss Ella
Danielle is a versatile performer with credits across stage and screen including Picnic at Hanging Rock (Darwin Theatre Company), Twelfth Night (Darwin Theatre Company & TaiNTed Theatre), and the feature film Celeste. A physical theatre artist with Zen Zen Zo training, she plays rising street artist Miss Ella.
Thomas Midena – Orazio / Tassi
Thomas has appeared in Treasure Island and Baskerville with Adelaide Rep, The Messenger (Brown’s Mart), and Twelfth Night (Darwin Theatre Company). He is also a children’s theatre maker with Corrugated Iron Youth Arts and recently worked as a reporter for ABC’s Behind the News. In Genius, he takes on the roles of Orazio and Tassi. ... See MoreSee Less
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WOMEN, ART & POWER
JUTE Theatre Company presents a special In Conversation event with visual artist Laurel McKenzie (currently exhibiting at NorthSite) and Sandra Thibodeaux, the playwright of Genius.
The evening begins at 4.00pm with a short talk by Laurel at her exhibition in the foyer, followed by a panel conversation in the theatre, set against the backdrop of Genius. Together, Laurel and Sandra, along with facilitator Amber Grossman, will share their inspirations and creative processes, exploring overlapping themes of women’s voices, power, and place in the arts.
Entry to this event is free but please book a ticket via Humanitix: events.humanitix.com/genius-in-conversation-with-sandra-thibideaux-and-laurel-mckenzie ... See MoreSee Less
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JUTE Theatre Company presents a special In Conversation event with visual artist Laurel McKenzie (currently exhibiting at NorthSite) and Sandra Thibodeaux, the playwright of Genius.
The event begins at 4.00pm with a short talk by Laurel at her exhibition in the foyer, followed by a panel conversation in the theatre, set against the backdrop of Genius. Together, Laurel and Sandra, along with facilitator Amber Grossmann, will share their inspirations and creative processes, exploring overlapping themes of women’s voices, power, and place in the arts.
Following the talk, attendees are invited to join Laurel and Sandra and event attendees for a further conversation and casual dinner at La Pizza (5.30–7.00pm) before the evening performance of Genius at 7.30pm (tickets sold separately on Humanitix). Dinner is optional and at your own expense.
Entry to this event is free but please book a ticket via this booking site: collections.humanitix.com/genius ... See MoreSee Less
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