Western NSW will see some of the recently released Regional Arts Touring fund as the successful recipients were recently announced.

The Western area will host Ms Jenny Ellis and a tour of ‘Trinket the Robot’, a performance by Little Wing Puppets and puppetry workshops.

Ms Ellis will travel to Balranald, Bourke, Brewarrina, Broken Hill, Buronga, Cobar, Coonamble, Deniliquin, Nyngan, Pooncarie, Walgett, Wentworth, White Cliffs, and Wilcannia.

Audiences across regional NSW will have the opportunity to enjoy performances, exhibitions and plays, as production tours are set to travel to 36 regional towns across the state in the next twelve months.

First Nations led theatre, children’s shows and puppetry workshops, dance performances, museum exhibitions, as well as musical and spoken word performances will be on offer.

Jenny Ellis from Little Wing Puppets - Image courtesy Little Wings.

Regional Touring funds are highly competitive, and it is very much appreciated to see some of those funds being put toward activities in the outback, said Jamie-Lea Trindall Executive Director at Outback Arts.

“I am thrilled to say that Jenny Ellis from Little Wing Puppets will tour our region.

Jaime Lea Trindall Outback Arts Executive Director - Image Kirsty Fisher Photography.

“We had an extremely successful tour of A Little Bit of Blue in 2021 introducing puppetry performances and workshops to children in our 7 LGAs.

“The next tour will be a show of Trinket the Robot, an entertaining, interactive & thoughtful show about dealing with emotions.

“Being able to support shows like this through the regional touring grant allow children to experience the magic and wonder of performing arts, while learning real life skills in problem solving and emotional themes.

“It may also be the first time some children ever see a theatre or puppeteer perform,” said Ms Trindall.

Stephen Lawrence MLC - Image NSW Parliament.

“Our communities across Western NSW from Lithgow to Broken Hill will benefit from the opportunity to enjoy these homegrown arts and cultural experiences. I am pleased the NSW Government is supporting touring to regional areas,” said Stephen Lawrence MLC.

“Touring arts and culture to regional areas benefits artists and audiences alike. Experiences like these contribute to vibrant and connected communities and creates unforgettable community events that will captivate and inspire audiences of all ages.

“This investment through Create NSW’s Arts and Cultural Funding Program funding will deliver a wider economic and cultural impact for the community, including artists, local audiences and visitors,” said Mr Lawrence.

Create NSW Executive Director Kerri Glasscock - Image Create NSW

Create NSW is thrilled to support the delivery of so many extraordinary, homegrown arts and cultural productions and programs to communities across regional NSW according to Create NSW Executive Director Kerri Glasscock.

“Touring is vital for ensuring groundbreaking arts and cultural experiences are accessible in regional and remote communities, and that artists from emerging to established can extend the reach of their work.

“These are not just stories from the city heading to the bush - this round includes incredible work developed and made in regional communities that are now able to be shared across NSW.”