WED 28 FEBRUARY
9:30-10:35 Panel Discussion: Why Working Together Works.
We consider how networked presenters work together to create more opportunities for works to be seen more widely and sustainably. Speakers include Stéphanie Bulteau (Director, Circa Pôle National Cirque), Wolfgang Hoffmann (Director, Aurora Nova), Judy Harquail (International Market Development Consultant & Strategist, CAPACOA), Erin Kennedy (Artistic Director, Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre), facilitated by Kate Malone (Cluster Arts).
10:35-11:05 Morning Tea
11:05-12:10 Panel Discussion: Keeping Audiences at the Centre of the Action.
Exploring how presenters and programmers can collaborate with artists and producers to connect with and build their audiences. Speakers include Charlene Lin (Manager, Production Department, Taipei Performing Arts Center), Lisa Fa’alafi (Co-Director, Polytoxic) and Alice Cadwell (General Manager, Spaghetti Circus & Festival Director, National Circus Festival), and others to be announced.
12:15-12:45 Pitch Session #3, followed by an informal meet-and-greet with the artists and companies pitching.
+ Reclaim the Crone, The Space Between Performance Collective
12:55-13:45 Lunch
13:45-14:25 Pitch Session #4, followed by an informal meet-and-greet with the artists and companies pitching.
+ REBIRTH, Zen Zen Zo Physical Theatre
+ Oat Milk & Honey, Sound of Circus Australia
+ Rouge, Highwire Entertainment
14:30-15:25 Panel Discussion: 20 Years of Circa.
14:25-14:55 Afternoon Tea
14:55-16:35 Roundtable Discussion: choose a table and a topic, get to know your colleagues as you dive deep into the subjects that matter to you.
17:00-18:00 Informal networking over drinks and nibbles, hosted by Adelaide Fringe.
Your evening is free to choose from the wide range of shows on offer in the Adelaide Fringe as part of the Showcase program.