The Flying Nun

The Flying Nun is a showcase of the outcomes from Performing Arts residencies with Brand X at the East Sydney Community and Arts Centre.

By its very nature, we celebrate the fringe, alternative and contemporary counter-culture, contributing multi-disciplinary creative risk-taking to the East Sydney Creative Precinct. Come and be the first audience to witness new work fresh out of the rehearsal room and by doing so, support Independent Artists with income and feedback to propel the work on to stages across Sydney.

ARTIST PASS holders get a 20% discount for all The Flying Nun tickets. If you don't have one, get an ARtist pass here

30THIRTY

Fri 9 Oct at 8pm
Sat 10 Oct at 8pm

For her 30th birthday, much loved Sydney dance artist Elle Evangelista performs her ultimate dance work 30THIRTY. Through 30 x 1-minute solos and 1 x 30-minute solo, 30THIRTY celebrates the best, and worst, birthday wishes sent her way. Come to question choreography. Stay for a slice of birthday cake. Tickets available for $25. Read more

PINK LEMONADE

Fri 23 Oct at 8pm
Sat 24 Oct at 8pm

When Life gives you Lemons … you make Lemonade. Fantastic! But who has the recipe? Perhaps try a bit of theatre, mixed with burlesque, throw in some PTSD, a hint of pop culture, a lawsuit or two? Welcome to PINK LEMONADE. Tickets available for $25. Read more

PLASTIC BAG

Fri 6 Nov at 8pm
Sat 7 Nov at 8pm

The performative video installation draws from the postmodern concept of hyperreality, exploring shifting states of personal perception. Using semiotics, street dance and digital media, the performers in ‘Plastic Bag’ navigate the boundaries of their highly mediated worlds; pushing against their own desires, warped realities and their hyperreal existence. Tickets available for $25. Read more

FRUMPUS presents LANDED

Fri 27 Nov at 8pm
Sat 28 Nov at 8pm

Frumpus is back with their new show LANDED: Wrapped in First Class pyjamas and inflated ankles, Frumpus navigate white knuckle turbulence to touch down in luxury goods. Damaged, swollen from neck to foot, and desperate to clear customs, they negotiate a land of extravagance, opulence and anarchic self-satisfaction. Tickets available for $25. Read more

DICTIONARY BY A BITCH: THE JOURNALS OF BEE MILES

Fri 4 Dec at 8pm
Sat 5 Dec at 8pm

The title of one of Bee Mile’s unpublished journals; her articulate, humorous and subversive voice resonates strongly today in Sydney's stifling bureaucracy. Bee was transgressive and a bohemian rebel who constantly challenged the power structures of the time. An inspiration screaming "NO!" to a similar oppressive world. Tickets available for $25. Read more

WHITNEY AND ME

Fri 11 Dec at 8pm
Sat 12 Dec at 8pm

This episodic drag dance theatre tragedy set in a public living room will recreate the unrealistic reality of a lifelong love affair with all things Whitney Houston. Experience this feedback loop of Whitney Houston fan-dom and YouTube hysteria where Lucas Jervies mimics, morphs and manipulates a 4 minute Whitney Houston video into an hour-long, low-budget SPECTACULAR. Tickets available for $25. Read more

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BRAND X RESPONSE TO COVID-19

Brand X considers the safety of its audience, artists and staff as our top priority. Understanding that social distancing is critical to slowing down the rate of COVID-19 infection, we have temporarily reduced our rehearsal and performance space services. CHECK WHAT WE ARE STILL DOING.

The Flying Nun shows and EOI has been postponed until later this year

Understanding that social distancing is critical to slowing down the rate of COVID-19 infection, the remaining season of The Flying Nun has been postponed until later in the year as is our EOI for artists to apply to be part of SEASON 6.

A2A Training Program

Free exclusively to Artist Pass holders, Brand X offers a program of peer-to-peer training for artists to build the practical skills required to work as a freelance multidisciplinary professional in Sydney. The program aims to foster self-reliance and self-determination for the sector by skill-sharing technical knowledge in different fields of the creative industry.

Performing arts residency

The Flying Nun program at the East Sydney Community and Arts Centre (ESCAC) in Darlinghurst, Sydney showcases outcomes from our performing arts residencies alongside local fringe performance that otherwise wouldn’t see the light of day. Application rounds happen twice yearly. Risk Everything.

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The Flying Nun

Celebrating the fringe, alternative and local contemporary counter-culture, come and be the first audience to witness new performance work fresh out of the rehearsal room and by doing so, support Independent Artists to propel their work on to stages across Sydney.

The Power of the Holy Spirit: Best Experimental

Harriet Gillies has been awarded the "Best Experimental Show" at the 2019 Melbourne Fringe Festival for her new work "The Power of the Holy Spirit" coming to The Flying Nun for 2 nights in November (15 & 16).

Opportunity: Spaces for Visual Artists and Creative Business

Brand X recently had openings for Visual Artist studios, office space, desk space for Creative Business and Visual Artists at St Leonards. All spaces have access to shared kitchen and Bathroom,NBN wifi, 24/7 access. Affordable spaces for Artists.

Brand X resident artist Tina Fox, finalist at the Woolahra Small Sculpture Prize

Woolahra Small Sculpture Prize Exhibition is on until 3 November at Woolahra Council Chambers. Brand X resident Artists Tina Fox is part of this year exhibition as a finalist.

What is Brand X?

Brand X is a not-for-profit arts organisation run by Artists for Artists who are in the business of making space for Artists by re-purposing under-utilised properties in Sydney so performing, recording and visual art communities can practice their craft.

Study Reveals Economic Impact of The Flying Nun

Students from Western Sydney University deliver their findings on the Economic Impact to the City of Sydney Night-time Economy from Audience Attendance at The Flying Nun. This excerpt from the full report indicates that on average, $87 per person is injected into the Darlinghurst economy providing an example of the positive multiplier effects that have been generated by this small performance venue.

TWT Rehearsal Space - St Leonards

Rehearsal Space for hire in St Leonards Sydney for companies and ensembles preparing for production. The space is perfect for performance work in production or for casual hire for classes and workshops.

Short Term Empty Property

The City of Sydney and Brand X match properties available on a temporary basis with short term creative projects including creative working studios, exhibition space, creative retail and temporary office space for project work.