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After nearly three decades of leadership, JUTE Theatre Company’s founding Artistic Director and CEO will cap off an extraordinary and transformative era in Queensland’s regional theatre. JUTE Chair Gill Townsend praised Ms Maunder’s creativity, vision, and tireless dedication, making the Cairns-based organisation a national leader in regional arts and a vibrant company that has empowered … Read more
Cairns’ youth will have an opportunity to shine in bold new professional theatre production. Auditions are now open for young female actors of Cairns and Far North to join the chorus of an exciting new regional touring co-production, O, Ophelia, premiering in March 2025. The audition process involves participation in free acting workshops. Ms Grossmann … Read more
JUTE’s Ubuntu Theatre Project commenced its 40-week training program on Saturday, 28 September, with the first of its weekly three-hour class for participants. JUTE Theatre Company, in partnership with Centacare FNQ and Cairns African Association, is harnessing the positive power of theatre with the launch of Ubuntu Theatre Project, a groundbreaking new training program for … Read more
New short courses in theatre skills will open stage doors for Far North Queensland’s enthusiastic young First Nations people who have dreamt of careers in theatre arts. The Department of Employment, Small Business and Training (DESBT) has funded the rollout of six new micro-credentials in theatre skills—three in acting and three in technical skills—to help … Read more
Amor We are excited to announce the inaugural DARTS Inter-regional tour, hosted by JUTE. The incredible D.I.V.E. Collective will bring “Amor” to Cairns before heading to Cooktown, Julatten, and Townsville. This new touring model brings small-scale, big-hearted works to regional audiences, hosted by local theatre companies or arts organisations, and engages deeply with local artists … Read more
Hello! Despite the rainy weather, we at JUTE have been bringing little rays of sunlight to our audience and project participants. Right now we are gearing up for our major Queensland tour of From Campfire to Stage Light heading to 10 performing arts centres. There will be a short season in Cairns before heading off on tour, so … Read more
by Jess Lamb, Creative Producer DARTS – Industry Placement Cohorts are valuable. They forge belonging, invite deep discussion and promote mutual growth through collaboration. In the theatre world, cohorts form in rehearsal rooms, foyers, at industry awards ceremonies and sector roundtables. Being an active member opens theatre makers up to new opportunities, as the more … Read more
JUTE Theatre Company’s award-winning First Nations residency program, Dare to Dream, hits the road on Monday, 13 May, bound for five remote communities with its two-hander, touring show, I Gut This Feeling, which will be presented to students in Grades 4 to 9. Developed on the Westpac Safer Children, Safer Communities work program objectives, it … Read more
This week, JUTE Theatre Company and Central Queensland University celebrated a new partnership with the signing of an MoU! Together, we’re collaborating on the development of Microcredentials for the Theatre Sector, particularly to build the capacity of First Nations artists in the regions. Plus, we’re enhancing professional development for CQUniversity’s staff and students in various … Read more
JUTE is excited and proud to present Behind the Curtain, a new JUTE Behind the Scenes online course for anyone wanting to learn the ropes of technical production. And dare I say it, be just like Sam!All good theatre companies need people behind the scenes to make stuff happen because, as we know, theatre is not just … Read more
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