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Were at @tropicalinnovationfestival Indigenous Business and the Arts Expo at the Pier today until 5pm. There are 50 stalls and the place is buzzing! Come and say hi!

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1 week ago

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lovely to meet you today 🌺

Happy 32nd birthday to JUTE! Heres a picture from our 30th birthday party, because we forgot to get cake today 😂

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2 weeks ago

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Happy birthday to a bunch of amazing, talented humans!

What an incredible bunch of women. Get some cake and eat it, you deserve cake!

Wow! Congrats! Great work.... still!! 👏

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A large group of JUTEs Ubuntu Theatre participants attended Ready Or Not performance and workshop by White Rabbit Theatre.

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2 weeks ago
Last night was the première night of Ready or Not by White Rabbit Theatre at Bulmba-ja Arts Centre. Tonight (Friday) is the last night in Cairns, and there are still tickets available: https://events.humanitix.com/ready-or-not-by-white-rabbit-theatre-friday-15th-nov?hxchl=hex-pfl

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Last night was the première night of Ready or Not by White Rabbit Theatre at Bulmba-ja Arts Centre. Tonight (Friday) is the last night in Cairns, and there are still tickets available: events.humanitix.com/ready-or-not-by-white-rabbit-theatre-friday-15th-nov?hxchl=hex-pfl

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3 weeks ago

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Congratulations to you all. Looks like it was a fabulous night 😃

Fantastic premiere to you all! The production looks incredible 😃❤️ congratulations! Love and then some! ❤️⭐️

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We're at @tropicalinnovationfestival Indigenous Business and the Arts Expo at the Pier today until 5pm. There are 50 stalls and the place is buzzing! Come and say hi!

We`re at @tropicalinnovationfestival Indigenous Business and the Arts Expo at the Pier today until 5pm. There are 50 stalls and the place is buzzing! Come and say hi! ...

Write Sparks Online Spotlight: Stella McMahon

Stella McMahon’s new supernatural dramedy, "Ghost of a Chance", explores themes of ageism, self-worth, and the courage to start anew at any stage in life. Set in the cellar of a historic home turned tourist attraction, the play follows 63-year-old Stacey, who decides to apply for an unconventional job, determined to prove she has more to offer than meets the eye. As she navigates a quirky job interview with the skeptical owner and her assistant, strange happenings blur the line between Stacey’s past and a potential haunting. Is Stacey merely a captivating storyteller, or is a spirit truly watching over her?

"Ageism often renders people invisible, especially as they grow older," says McMahon. "With this play, I want to bring visibility to those experiences and start meaningful conversations around this issue.”

Originally from the UK and now based in Queensland, Stella has a diverse background in theatre, having co-authored "The Shed" and two her plays, "Zippy Tie and Lots of Sauce" and "Stalker" were adapted as part of a feature film "Lost and Found". Her recent work includes the monologue "Smartarse, A Memoir", which debuted with regional Queensland’s GRIT tour in 2024, and "Settling In - Four Migrant Stories", performed at the CQMA's Tastes of the World Festival. With "Ghost of a Chance", Stella brings humour and suspense to the stage, blending personal narrative with a dash of the supernatural.

Write Sparks Online Spotlight: Stella McMahon

Stella McMahon’s new supernatural dramedy, "Ghost of a Chance", explores themes of ageism, self-worth, and the courage to start anew at any stage in life. Set in the cellar of a historic home turned tourist attraction, the play follows 63-year-old Stacey, who decides to apply for an unconventional job, determined to prove she has more to offer than meets the eye. As she navigates a quirky job interview with the skeptical owner and her assistant, strange happenings blur the line between Stacey’s past and a potential haunting. Is Stacey merely a captivating storyteller, or is a spirit truly watching over her?

"Ageism often renders people invisible, especially as they grow older," says McMahon. "With this play, I want to bring visibility to those experiences and start meaningful conversations around this issue.”

Originally from the UK and now based in Queensland, Stella has a diverse background in theatre, having co-authored "The Shed" and two her plays, "Zippy Tie and Lots of Sauce" and "Stalker" were adapted as part of a feature film "Lost and Found". Her recent work includes the monologue "Smartarse, A Memoir", which debuted with regional Queensland’s GRIT tour in 2024, and "Settling In - Four Migrant Stories", performed at the CQMA`s Tastes of the World Festival. With "Ghost of a Chance", Stella brings humour and suspense to the stage, blending personal narrative with a dash of the supernatural.
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Ready or Not, by the incredibly talented Ainslee Palmer, is a deeply personal, and, at times, funny exploration of the stories we hide, the legacy we carry, and the strength it takes to survive. Featuring cultural nods to the 90s and 2000s, this one-woman tour-de-force will move you, challenge you, and stay with you long after the curtain falls. Produced by White Rabbit Theatre, JUTE is proud to be hosting this play for two nights in Cairns, this Thursday and Friday. Thursday's premiere includes a complimentary drink and workshop after the show! 

To book: https://events.humanitix.com/host/5fbc8930f96bf0000be4d96a

Ready or Not, by the incredibly talented Ainslee Palmer, is a deeply personal, and, at times, funny exploration of the stories we hide, the legacy we carry, and the strength it takes to survive. Featuring cultural nods to the 90s and 2000s, this one-woman tour-de-force will move you, challenge you, and stay with you long after the curtain falls. Produced by White Rabbit Theatre, JUTE is proud to be hosting this play for two nights in Cairns, this Thursday and Friday. Thursday`s premiere includes a complimentary drink and workshop after the show!

To book: https://events.humanitix.com/host/5fbc8930f96bf0000be4d96a
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Write Sparks Online Spotlight: Matt Young

Matt Young, a talented actor and monologist, presents "The Sky is Falling", a heartfelt and insightful play designed for young audiences. Set in regional Queensland, the play follows Gregory, an 11-year-old navigating school life as a child of same-sex parents. Through his encounters with various characters—from his teacher and friends to family members—Gregory faces the challenges and biases that come with his family structure. With one actor portraying Gregory and another playing a host of supporting roles, this two-hander brings humour, warmth, and resilience to the stage as Gregory learns to embrace his identity.

Young explains, "As a father who raised two boys in a same-sex parented family, my children have to "come out" every day, which is at times easy, and at times hard.  I have written many autobiographical stories for stage performance, many dealing with my sexuality, and mainly for an adult audience.  I'm keen to explore what I imagine my kids' experiences must have been, and to imagine a story centred around their experience."

An accomplished actor based in Blackall, QLD, Matt has appeared onstage and on screen in productions like "The Producers", "Mamma Mia", and "The Pacific". Known for his autobiographical storytelling, he brings depth to his work by drawing on personal experience, including past pieces on sexuality and family life. Matt’s background also includes teaching through Tukuna Acting Club and directing musicals at Central Queensland University’s Conservatorium of Music.

Write Sparks Online Spotlight: Matt Young

Matt Young, a talented actor and monologist, presents "The Sky is Falling", a heartfelt and insightful play designed for young audiences. Set in regional Queensland, the play follows Gregory, an 11-year-old navigating school life as a child of same-sex parents. Through his encounters with various characters—from his teacher and friends to family members—Gregory faces the challenges and biases that come with his family structure. With one actor portraying Gregory and another playing a host of supporting roles, this two-hander brings humour, warmth, and resilience to the stage as Gregory learns to embrace his identity.

Young explains, "As a father who raised two boys in a same-sex parented family, my children have to "come out" every day, which is at times easy, and at times hard. I have written many autobiographical stories for stage performance, many dealing with my sexuality, and mainly for an adult audience. I`m keen to explore what I imagine my kids` experiences must have been, and to imagine a story centred around their experience."

An accomplished actor based in Blackall, QLD, Matt has appeared onstage and on screen in productions like "The Producers", "Mamma Mia", and "The Pacific". Known for his autobiographical storytelling, he brings depth to his work by drawing on personal experience, including past pieces on sexuality and family life. Matt’s background also includes teaching through Tukuna Acting Club and directing musicals at Central Queensland University’s Conservatorium of Music.
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READY OR NOT - in one more week this show will be on stage at Bulmba-ja! 

Get your tickets today: https://events.humanitix.com/host/5fbc8930f96bf0000be4d96a

READY OR NOT - in one more week this show will be on stage at Bulmba-ja!

Get your tickets today: https://events.humanitix.com/host/5fbc8930f96bf0000be4d96a
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JUTE Theatre Company

From humble beginnings in regional obscurity, stretched and moulded through years of hard work, fuelled by tenacity, rigour and persistence, JUTE Theatre Company has become a dynamic, award-winning, nationally regarded new work theatre company, sitting at the forefront of industry practice and consistently seeking new boundaries to explore in theatre practice.

Drawing on over three decades of industry experience, JUTE is a crucible in which new stories and perspectives are forged that inspire our communities and allow us all to reimagine ourselves through powerful shared theatre experiences. JUTE yields the floor to regional voices to examine the marginal, the unexplored, the unforeseen, to create stories that impact us deeply and change our world.

We do this through a wide range of inclusive programs of new work development, productions and touring, our Dare to Dream regional and remote tours with residencies, training, mentorship and community outreach.

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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 where visit, tour and produce work. We recognise that these lands have always been places of art and story-telling.