The latest investment from the country’s official arts council has been made through Playing Australia, a programme that supports performing arts tours in accessing more remote communities. Additionally, the aim of the funding is to bring high-quality arts performances to young people and their families.
Highlights include Performing Lines’ national tour of Glass Child by the Farm, which will tour to locations across Western Australia, Queensland and Victoria. The performance depicts the story of the sibling relationship between a young man with Down Syndrome, and his sister.
Also from theatre group Performing Lines, a national tour of M’ap Boule will take place, telling the story of children born to Haitian immigrants growing up in Australia.
“All Australians, no matter where they live, should have the opportunity to immerse themselves in exceptional arts experiences,” said director of arts investment Alice Nash.
“This investment through Playing Australia makes it possible for more Australians, particularly young people and their families, to experience world-class performances in their hometowns.”
Earlier this year, Creative Australia announced that it had invested almost A$13m across 270 creative arts projects to support new and existing works.