From page to stage: inclusive theatre showcase brings local stories to life
April 1, 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
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JUTE awarded RASN contract to support and grow Queensland’s regional theatre sector
March 18, 2026
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
Starring Cairns’ own Jason Klarwein, JUTE opens its 2026 season with an intimate and immersive theatre experience by THAT Production Company
February 16, 2026
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
When tragedy becomes a media spectacle and survival becomes a brand
November 24, 2025
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
4 on the Floor: Four playwrights. Four new works. One fabulous night of play readings.
October 20, 2025
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
Genius: New Dark Comedy Genius brings wit, history and ambition to Cairns
September 18, 2025
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 . May 12
Coming to Yeppoon!
Meet and Connect with your Regional Arts Advisors - Theatre and Dance!
Leilani Seeto (AusDance) and Jess Lamb (JUTE Theatre Company) will be holding a meet and connect session next Tuesday evening.
Learn more about RASN, build your professional and creative networks, and share your thoughts on arts and culture in the region.
Artists and arts-workers of all practices and experiences welcome!
Tuesday 19 May, 5:30pm
Fig Tree Galleries (Workshop Space)
31-35 Normanby St, Yeppoon
Register at: https://airtable.com/appfuQWp7bD86VCYu/pagoTABK6oIKT9k0v/form
#theatre #community #yepoon #dance #jutetheatrecompany #rasn
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@ jute_theatre . May 11
JUTE Theatre Company is looking for a Touring Stage Manager/Driver to join our Dare to Dream regional Queensland tour.
This is a practical, hands-on role supporting a theatre production and residency program travelling to regional and remote Queensland schools.
Dare to Dream shares positive messages about safety and encourages young people to dream big through engaging theatre experiences, with a strong focus on First Nations storytelling.
We’re looking for someone who is organised, reliable, calm under pressure, confident driving long distances, and ready for the unique energy of life on the road.
The role includes stage managing live performances, supporting technical and touring logistics, helping with setup and pack-down, working closely with the creative and touring team, and driving as part of the tour schedule.
Contract dates:
Rehearsals: Monday 22 June – Friday 10 July 2026
Tour: Monday 13 July – Friday 4 September 2026
This is a fantastic opportunity to help deliver meaningful live theatre to young audiences across regional communities.
For more details, visit:
https://jute.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2026-Touring-Stage-Manager-Advertisement.pdf
To apply, please send your CV and cover letter to Monica Stevens at monica@jute.com.au.
Applications from First Nations people and people from diverse cultural backgrounds are encouraged.
For more details about the Dare to Dream program: www.jute.com.au/dare-to-dream
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@ jute_theatre . May 8
Saturday May 2nd marked the first day of our Harmony Voices program, a free community-engaged creative program designed to build English literacy and fluency through theatre-making, storytelling, and song.
Facilitator Camila Tirado, along with JUTE Creative Producer Rachel Furlong, will lead a series of workshops with participants from multicultural (migrant) communities, culminating in a public performance at Bulmba-ja Arts Centre on June 27th.
Participants are migrants from: Afghanistan, India, Congo, Venezuela, Zambia, Malawi, Zimbabwe, Nepal and Papua New Guinea.
This program is delivered in partnership with Centacare FNQ and funded by Scanlon Foundation.
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@ jute_theatre . Apr 27
Just over a week ago, JUTE Theatre Company partnered with ARC Disability Services for a one-week creative development to adapt two of ARC’s published children’s books written by regional Authors/Illustrators with Disabilities into theatrical scripts, involving ARC Creative actors working in a professional team, culminating in a showcase outcome, establishing groundwork for eventual professional production. Here`s the video with vision from the development week, showcase and interviews.
Accessible (no background music) version:
https://youtu.be/sW_q9Hb8tOE
4K version of this video:
https://youtu.be/vinGGSYfBnQ
(both are on JUTE`s YouTube Channel)
Videography: Paul Furse
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@ jute_theatre . Apr 20
Learn more about RASN and meet the team!
Join the free online info session tomorrow at 11am to find out how the service works, meet the Regional Arts Advisors, and learn how to access RASN`s new online mentoring platform, Brancher.
Register now to join us:
airtable.com/appfuQWp7bD86VCYu/pagSB1WZ18Ek5jnRy/form
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Photo credit: GRIT by Perseverance Street / photo by Mimi Tannaka .
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@ jute_theatre . Apr 16
JUTE Actors Studio returns next week.
Our intermediate classes are now fully booked, but there are still a few places available in JAS Juniors for young actors aged 9–12.
If your child is keen to build confidence, creativity and performance skills in a supportive environment, now is the time to get in touch.
For more information or to enrol, visit www.jute.com.au/jute-actors-studio
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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.
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Coming to Yeppoon!
Meet and Connect with your Regional Arts Advisors - Theatre and Dance!
Leilani Seeto (AusDance) and Jess Lamb (JUTE Theatre Company) will be holding a meet and connect session next Tuesday evening.
Learn more about RASN, build your professional and creative networks, and share your thoughts on arts and culture in the region.
Artists and arts-workers of all practices and experiences welcome!
Tuesday 19 May, 5:30pm
Fig Tree Galleries (Workshop Space)
31-35 Normanby St, Yeppoon
Register at: airtable.com/appfuQWp7bD86VCYu/pagoTABK6oIKT9k0v/form
#theatre #community #Yepoon #dance #JUTETheatreCompany #RASN ... See MoreSee Less
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JUTE Theatre Company is looking for a Touring Stage Manager/Driver to join our Dare to Dream regional Queensland tour.
This is a practical, hands-on role supporting a theatre production and residency program travelling to regional and remote Queensland schools.
Dare to Dream shares positive messages about safety and encourages young people to dream big through engaging theatre experiences, with a strong focus on First Nations storytelling.
We’re looking for someone who is organised, reliable, calm under pressure, confident driving long distances, and ready for the unique energy of life on the road.
The role includes stage managing live performances, supporting technical and touring logistics, helping with setup and pack-down, working closely with the creative and touring team, and driving as part of the tour schedule.
Contract dates:
Rehearsals: Monday 22 June – Friday 10 July 2026
Tour: Monday 13 July – Friday 4 September 2026
This is a fantastic opportunity to help deliver meaningful live theatre to young audiences across regional communities.
For more details, visit:
jute.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2026-Touring-Stage-Manager-Advertisement.pdf
To apply, please send your CV and cover letter to Monica Stevens at monica@jute.com.au.
Applications from First Nations people and people from diverse cultural backgrounds are encouraged.
For more details about the Dare to Dream program: www.jute.com.au/dare-to-dream ... See MoreSee Less
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Saturday May 2nd marked the first day of our Harmony Voices program, a free community-engaged creative program designed to build English literacy and fluency through theatre-making, storytelling, and song.
Facilitator Camila Tirado, along with JUTE Creative Producer Rachel Furlong, will lead a series of workshops with participants from multicultural (migrant) communities, culminating in a public performance at Bulmba-ja Arts Centre on June 27th.
Participants are migrants from: Afghanistan, India, Congo, Venezuela, Zambia, Malawi, Zimbabwe, Nepal and Papua New Guinea.
This program is delivered in partnership with Centacare FNQ and funded by Scanlon Foundation. ... See MoreSee Less
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Just over a week ago, JUTE Theatre Company partnered with ARC Disability Services for a one-week creative development to adapt two of ARC’s published children’s books written by regional Authors/Illustrators with Disabilities into theatrical scripts, involving ARC Creative actors working in a professional team, culminating in a showcase outcome, establishing groundwork for eventual professional production. Here's the video with vision from the development week, showcase and interviews.
Accessible (no background music) version:
youtu.be/sW_q9Hb8tOE
4K version of this video:
youtu.be/vinGGSYfBnQ
(both are on JUTE's YouTube Channel)
Videography: Paul Furse ... See MoreSee Less
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Stories Alive - Books to Stage: a one-week creative development, culminating in showcase at Bulmba-ja. Check out these wonderful photos by Paul Furse of the process and the outcome, adapting two ARC Disability published books! ... See MoreSee Less
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