FLYING NUN PERFORMING ARTS RESIDENCY

The Flying Nun is for contemporary and experimental artists developing new work, new ideas and new approaches to performance.

Residencies support artists in the late stages of developing a new work with one week of rehearsal space, a two night run of shows at our East Sydney Community and Arts Centre in Darlinghurst, $1300 stipend contribution, 70–80% of box office income, marketing support and technical resources.

Brand X is committed to providing a safe space for diversity and accessibility. If you have access requirements or for any other enquiries please contact EOI [at] brandx.org.au

Key Dates

Applications Open: Thursday 19 May 2022

Applications Close: Midnight Tuesday 14 June 2022

Outcome Notifications: Week ending 5 August 2022

First Residency Begins: Monday 5 September 2022

Applications are now closed.

Image: Mym Kwa, Chloe Ho, Steve Lu and Tim Lim in Lady Precious Stream, Flying Nun Season 6.2, 2022, Image by Liangyu Sun @theatreworks_.

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i am root (ON DEMAND)

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A Ukrainian/Canadian artist living in Australia considers how to create, nourish and question culture in a globalised, colonised world.

Tickets available for on-demand: $5
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