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ENCOUNTER THEATRE INC is registered as a not-for-profit association incorporated in Western Australia.

Making Invisible Stories Visible
Theatre company based in Boorloo (Perth)

Stories Begin Here
https://www.encountertheatre.com/stories-begin-here

Register for Play Reading Group and Expressive Writers Group Now!

16/04/2026

The ENCOUNTER Youth Ensemble have been discovering ’What our elders have to teach us? LOTS!’ Come and learn how to socialise like a senior!
Join us from 6pm - 7:30pm on Friday, 17 April at Karrinyup Community Centre as we share what we learned during The Collider Project — and then put it into practice!

Socialising Like a Senior is a FREE all ages community event. Visit the link in our bio to register now!

Proudly a supported by the City of Stirling.

09/01/2026

If you’re a Mid-Career Artist looking to take the next step in your career, we want to hear from you!

Head to the link in our bio to fill out an application for ThisGen Fellowship 2026 🔗

08/01/2026

Take a look at the answers to a few frequently asked questions about ThisGen Fellowship 2026 ⬆️

To learn more about the program or to fill out an application, head over to our website! (link in bio)

23/12/2025

Have you completed your application for ThisGen 2026, yet? Head over to our website (🔗link in bio) to apply now!

‼️Applications close January 8 2026, 11:59pm AWST.

22/12/2025

Show your support for ThisGen Fellowship and make double the impact! All donations will be doubled up until March 2026, thanks to Plus1 from Creative Australia.

🔗Head over to the link in our bio to make a donation now.

08/12/2025

Applications for ThisGen 2026 are now open!

ThisGen Fellowship empowers a focused cohort of diverse mid-career IBPoC (Indigenous, Black, Person of Colour) creatives, to transform the cultural sector with bold, creative approaches to leadership. This year we are expanding this opportunity beyond just WA, and directors and cultural leaders from around Australia to apply. We will also be offering 4 places for Asia-Pacific and International fellows from our focus countries - Indonesia, India, Korea, and the UK.

If you are an artist looking to take the next step in your career, head to the link in our bio to fill out an expression of interest form. We can’t wait to hear from you!

Applications close January 8 2026, 11:59pm AWST.

03/12/2025

We’re looking for a visionary Creative Producer to help lead our next chapter of bold, imaginative work!

For the full details check out the link in our bio or head to www.encountertheatre.com. Applications close 18 December.

The role will work closely with our Artistic Director, Jay to shape the delivery and evolution of our productions, development programs and community-driven projects.

28/11/2025

Arts and creativity have the power to enrich communities across Australia, but that impact depends on ensuring people from all cultural backgrounds are included and represented. Through ThisGen 2026, we will empower diverse creative leaders to shape a more vibrant future for our cultural landscape.

21/11/2025

Our final Dramaturgy Development Group session is running tomorrow morning, with host Jules Orcullo, and guest presenter Amrita Ramanan. Tune in while these two industry-leading dramaturgs discuss how they use their practice as a tool for artistic exploration, cultural dialogue, and social change.

This session is run online with a 60-minute keynote and 30-minute Q&A session, for only a $10 registration fee. So, if you haven’t locked in any Saturday morning plans yet, jump over to our website and sign yourself up! ☑️✨

18/11/2025

Chatting with 2024 fellow .adams_creative about how ThisGen provides much needed resources and mentorship opportunities to CaLD artists across WA.

You can donate to ThisGen 2026 to help us continue our support for diverse artists and ensure that new and underrepresented voices can be heard! 🩵👏

All donations will be doubled until December 5th, thanks to Plus1 by .australia

Address

Whadjuk Noongar Boodjar
Perth, WA

Website

http://encountertheatre.com/, https://www.encountertheatre.com/stories-begin-here

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