SATM 2024

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST – CLOSED NOW

A celebration of theatre aesthetics in South Asian cross-cultural style, transcending cultural and geographical boundaries.

Nautanki Theatre Co endeavours to provide a common performing platform, encouraging a cross-cultural exchange and community engagement. Theatre Mela is a homegrown concept of reimagining grassroots South Asian Theatre groups and indie artists in Australia. This flagship project is conceived, established and developed in Parramatta by Nautanki in partnership with Riverside Theatre since 2016. For 2024, Nautanki Theatre encourages indie artists, creative groups and collectives to submit EoI.

What are we looking for?

Performance/theatre piece more than 20 minutes that has a South Asian connection.

What is on offer? 

5 days are split into 2 days to rehearsal and technical run, and 3 shows over 3 days showcasing works at one of the best theatrical venues of Australia. 1 preview and 2 shows.

Where & When/Time?

Riverside Theatres, Parramatta in August 2024

How does the schedule/access look like?

Bump-in & Tech-ing on a Tuesday, dress run/rehearsal on Wednesday – 3 x Shows on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Total up to 40 hours of free hire, a worldclass facility and a supportive team.

Marketing & Publicity support…?

Nautanki Theatre Company has the biggest reach amongst the South Asian diaspora having served for the last 11+ years. We believe in true collaboration. Our newsletters and social media posts reaches 10,000+ every month. There is no one size fitting, so we’ll design the publicity & campaign with you.

Plus offer…?

Box office split and/or salary to be discussed. Offer varies on content & programming.

Anything else…?

Yes, from 2024, Nautanki Theatre will plug-in your maiden work to various other producers and companies through our networks creating opportunities for more shows.