Established in 1992 and based in Cairns/Gimuy, 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 and professional 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.
Queensland’s regional theatre sector is set for a new wave of growth, with free statewide advisory support delivered by Cairns-based JUTE Theatre Company through the
Exploring the small joys that make life worth living, JUTE Theatre Company, in association with Ipswich’s THAT Production Company, will open its 2026 season at
The graduating class of JUTE’s Actors Studio Pathways program will take centre stage this month as JUTE Theatre Company, in partnership with Overall Arts, presents
JUTE Theatre Company, in partnership with Belloo Creative (Brisbane), will launch a brand-new script development model when it presents 4 on the Floor, with a
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
JUTE Theatre Company invites audiences to take part in the creative journey of HUNTERS, a powerful new Australian play by Michael Sams, with a special
@ jute_theatre . Apr 5
Stories Alive reflects JUTE Theatre Company’s commitment to inclusive storytelling and championing regional creative voices.
Stories Alive, delivered with ARC Disability Services, opens up the creative process, inviting audiences to witness new work being shaped alongside ARC Creative artists as their stories are brought to life for the stage.
“It’s a chance to experience new work in development, while supporting artists to grow their practice and see their ideas realised on stage”, says JUTE Executive Artistic Director Chris Kohn.
To book: https://events.humanitix.com/stories-alive-creative-development-showcase
(or click on the link in our bio)
#StoriesAlive #JUTETheatreCompany #InclusiveStorytelling #RegionalArts #NewWork
@ jute_theatre . Apr 3
Wednesday 1 April 2026. Two lively animal tales, one about a singing dog, the other a brave little bird, will make their first steps from page to stage this month, as JUTE Theatre Company and ARC Disability Services present Stories Alive - a creative development showcase at Bulmba-ja Arts Centre.
The showcase will be a culmination of a one-week creative development residency that brings together ARC Creative authors, illustrators, actors and professional theatre-makers to adapt Jack the Singing Dog by Mel Egan and Lucky the Little Bird by Imogen Lambeth into original works for young audiences.
Join us for the public showcase at Bulmba-ja
April 17 | 1–3pm
Tickets via Humanitix: https://events.humanitix.com/stories-alive-creative-development-showcase
#StoriesAlive #JUTETheatreCompany #InclusiveArts #RegionalTheatre #CairnsCreative #ARC
@ jute_theatre . Apr 1
Something special is taking shape at Bulmba-ja this month.
Stories Alive is a new creative development showcase bringing two ARC Disability Services published children’s books by regional artists with disabilities to life: Jack the Singing Dog by Mel Egan and Lucky the Little Bird by Imogen Lambeth.
Developed by ARC and JUTE, the project supports artists with disabilities to collaborate with professional theatre-makers in creating new work for young audiences.
Join us for the public showcase at Bulmba-ja, Friday 17 April, 1–3pm
Tickets via Humanitix: https://events.humanitix.com/stories-alive-creative-development-showcase
(link also in bio)
#StoriesAlive #JUTETheatreCompany #DisabilityArts #RegionalArts #CairnsArts #ChildrensTheatre #ARC
@ jute_theatre . Mar 27
Meet your JUTE RASN (Theatre) Regional Arts Advisors!
Both theatre makers in their own right, Cass Ramsay (Mackay) and Jess Lamb (Yeppoon) know first-hand how tough it can be to grow a creative career and get projects off the ground in regional QLD.
Between them, they`ve written more grants than you can poke a stick at, balanced budgets both big and small, and built professional networks with creators, presenters and communities right across the state.
They`ve gone from social improv troupes and writers` groups to founding their own independent theatre companies (with all the governance, tax, superannuation and insurance obligations that entails), and have marketed shows to an array of audiences - from those who see theatre every weekend, to those who have never stepped foot in a live performance venue.
If you`re carving out your theatre career in the regions and want support to take it to the next level, or if you need some advice to get your next locally led project off the ground, get in touch!
Visit www.jute.com.au/rasn for more info.
The Regional Arts Services Network is an initative of the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland.
@ jute_theatre . Mar 19
JUTE is proud to be one of the six organisations contracted to deliver RASN services for the 2026-2027 period.
Building on its expertise of more than 33 years of theatre making in regional Queensland, and industry-leading capacity building initiatives the appointment marks the next phase of JUTE’s commitment to strengthening regional theatre practice, capacity, and connectivity throughout Queensland.
In preparation for delivering support to theatre makers across the state, JUTE has engaged two Regional Arts Advisors, Jessica Lamb and Cassandra Ramsay, as industry professionals.
Both Jessica and Cassandra bring extensive regional theatre sector experience, having led independent theatre companies in Yeppoon and Ipswich, and will expand JUTE’s geographic reach with the Advisors working out of Yeppoon and Mackay.
For more info about RASN and to request support, visit: www.jute.com.au/rasn
For our full media release, click here: https://jute.com.au/jute-awarded-rasn-contract-to-support-and-grow-queenslands-regional-theatre-sector/
The Regional Arts Services Network (RASN) is a Queensland Government initiative delivered through Arts Queensland.
@ jute_theatre . Mar 10
Opening week audiences have been laughing, sharing and leaving with full hearts.
Take a look at what Cairns audiences are saying about Every Brilliant Thing - then come and experience it for yourself this week.
Evening shows: Wednesday - Saturday.
Matinees: Friday and Saturday.
Season ends March 14th.
To book tickets, head to Humanitix: https://collections.humanitix.com/every-brilliant-thing
A THAT Theatre Company production presented in Cairns by JUTE Theatre Company.
Photos: Mimi Tannaka
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
Stories Alive reflects JUTE Theatre Company’s commitment to inclusive storytelling and championing regional creative voices.
Stories Alive, delivered with ARC Disability Services, opens up the creative process, inviting audiences to witness new work being shaped alongside ARC Creative artists as their stories are brought to life for the stage.
“It’s a chance to experience new work in development, while supporting artists to grow their practice and see their ideas realised on stage”, says JUTE Executive Artistic Director Chris Kohn.
To book: events.humanitix.com/stories-alive-creative-development-showcase
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Two lively animal tales, one about a singing dog, the other a brave little bird, will make their first steps from page to stage this month, as JUTE Theatre Company and ARC Disability Services present Stories Alive - a creative development showcase at Bulmba-ja Arts Centre.
The showcase will be a culmination of a one-week creative development residency that brings together ARC Creative authors, illustrators, actors and professional theatre-makers to adapt Jack the Singing Dog by Mel Egan and Lucky the Little Bird by Imogen Lambeth into original works for young audiences.
Join us for the public showcase at Bulmba-ja, Friday 17 April, 1–3pm
Tickets via Humanitix: events.humanitix.com/stories-alive-creative-development-showcase
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Something special is taking shape at Bulmba-ja this month.
Stories Alive is a new creative development showcase bringing two ARC Disability Services published children’s books by regional artists with disabilities to life: Jack the Singing Dog by Mel Egan and Lucky the Little Bird by Imogen Lambeth.
Developed by ARC and JUTE, the project supports artists with disabilities to collaborate with professional theatre-makers in creating new work for young audiences.
Join us for the public showcase at Bulmba-ja, Friday 17 April, 1–3pm
Tickets via Humanitix: events.humanitix.com/stories-alive-creative-development-showcase
#StoriesAlive #JUTETheatreCompany #DisabilityArts #RegionalArts #CairnsArts #ChildrensTheatre #ARC ... See MoreSee Less
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Stories Alive is a creative development showcase bringing two ARC published children’s books by regional artists with disabilities to life for the stage.
In partnership with ARC Disability Services, JUTE Theatre Company is collaborating with ARC Creative authors/illustrators, actors and theatre professionals to adapt Jack the Singing Dog by Mel Egan and Lucky the Little Bird by Imogen Lambeth into original children’s theatre works for young audiences.
Working alongside a director, dramaturg and projection designer, the creative team will explore storytelling, character, visual language and stagecraft to shape engaging new performance works. The project creates meaningful professional opportunities for regional artists with disabilities, supporting them to build skills, deepen their creative practice and see their stories developed in collaboration with established theatre-makers.
Jack the Singing Dog is a joyful story about a dog who loves to sing and finds belonging through music.
Lucky the Little Bird follows a lonely little bird who bravely ventures out into the world in search of friendship and connection.
The project will conclude with a public showcase Friday April 17th 1-3pm, inviting audiences, industry guests and supporters to experience these stories in development and celebrate the artists behind them.
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Meet your JUTE RASN (Theatre) Regional Arts Advisors!
Both theatre makers in their own right, Cass Ramsay (Mackay) and Jess Lamb (Yeppoon) know first-hand how tough it can be to grow a creative career and get projects off the ground in regional QLD.
Between them, they've written more grants than you can poke a stick at, balanced budgets both big and small, and built professional networks with creators, presenters and communities right across the state.
They've gone from social improv troupes and writers' groups to founding their own independent theatre companies (with all the governance, tax, superannuation and insurance obligations that entails), and have marketed shows to an array of audiences - from those who see theatre every weekend, to those who have never stepped foot in a live performance venue.
If you're carving out your theatre career in the regions and want support to take it to the next level, or if you need some advice to get your next locally led project off the ground, get in touch!
Visit www.jute.com.au/rasn for more info and contact details.
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Quite a few familiar (JUTE and DARTS) faces in this video about the incredible QTouring Pathfinders initiative, including our new RASN Regional Arts Adviser Cass Ramsay. ... See MoreSee Less
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