Apply now for Brand X’s contemporary performance program – The Flying Nun.
The Flying Nun is a space to embrace risk, inviting artists to explore experimental and innovative concepts and formats that push both their own practice and the audience’s experience.
This program aims to fill a gap. Rarely is there an opportunity for new projects in the late stages of development to be supported with space, time, and money, allowing projects to jump the final hurdle and evolve into fully produced shows.
Each project gets:
- A $2,600 stipend
- 1 week in our venue to bring their show to life
- A 2-night performance run and majority box office take.
The artist’s challenge is that work presented must be fully produced and show-ready as part of our programmed season.
Performances are to run for approximately one hour and may span a range of disciplines, including theatre, contemporary performance, dance, movement, physical and visual theatre, spoken word, live music, and interdisciplinary art.
We offer a flexible application process, options include:
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an online application form for written and video applications (also available in other formats)
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interview for oral application
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or get in touch and talk to us about what works for you
An interview or oral application is open to any applicant who’d find an interview preferable or more accessible than a written application. Click here to book an oral interview application.
We generally require completion by the due date but allow short extensions to support access requirements and fluctuating capacity. Applicants must contact us before the advertised deadline to discuss this option.
Key Dates
Applications Open: Wednesday, 14th January 2026
Open Venue: 5-6pm Thursday, 29th January 2026 at ESCAC (An opportunity for potential artists to see the venue and ask questions about the program, register here)
Applications Close: Midnight, 11th February 2026
Interviews: Late March
Outcome Notifications: Early April
Marketing Collateral Due (Successful Applicants Only): Mid April
Residency/Season Dates: 27th July – 7 Nov, 2026
If you have any questions about the program or the application process please contact [email protected].
If you would like to speak to someone regarding Accessibility please contact Accessibility Coordinator Dean Nash at [email protected] or (02) 8029 9068
Applications are now open, closing midnight Wednesday 11th February.
Image credit: it’s myself that i crave by AnSo for The Flying Nun, Season 9. Photo by Lucy Parakhina.
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