Mulgoa Stories 2026 EOI

Calling Artists with an original play in early development stage.

‘Mulgoa Stories’ is the Q Theatre’s residency program that champions the creation of new work that is for, with and by Western Sydney Artists. It’s designed to make creative space and time for developing a new work from it’s early stages of development to a finished work. 

Q Theatre's ‘Mulgoa Stories’ aims to:

• Develop new work, through stages, to a potentially finished product and viable production. Q Theatre puts the work at the centre of the process.
• Support and give voice to the work of Penrith & Greater Western Sydney Artists and our stories.

Q Theatre will support one residency in 2026. Further residencies may be considered, funding dependent. The successful applicant/s will receive financial aid, space to develop the work and technical, dramaturgical and production support for dedicated creative development.

Download the Q Theatre Mulgoa Stories 2026 Info Pack here

 

Key Dates/Information:

Applications Open: 2nd Feb  2026

Applications Close: 2nd March 2026

Successful Applicant Notifications: 5th March 2026

Residency Commences: 9th March 2026

Presentation/Showing: 27th March 2026

Residencies Available: 1

Residency Location: The Q Theatre Company, The Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre, 597 High Street, Penrith. NSW. 2750

 

Please Note:

Q Theatre engages artists for Mulgoa Stories as independent contractors. All contractors working at our venue (The Joan) are required to supply their ABN details, valid Working with Children Check, and Public Liability Insurance prior to their engagement.

Please answer the following in writing:

• Tell us about your play and why it resonates with you.
• Tell us what you’d like to get out of the residency.
• Talk us through a potential structure or process to develop your play, including timeline and your availability from 9th March 2026.
• Tell us your thoughts on how the project will connect with the Western Sydney community.
• Tell us who is on the team.
• Tell us about your previous artistic experience.
• Tell us how your play might incorporate other artforms such as, music and visual arts.

Thank you for taking the time to complete the Q Theatre ‘Mulgoa Stories’ 2026 application.

If you have any questions at all, please contact Q Theatre Artistic Director Rebecca Matthews: rebecca.matthews@ppandva.com.au

A member of the Q Theatre's team will notify you regarding your EOI by 2nd March 2026.