Performance Space

09/09/2026

OPENING TONIGHT 📣

Created by extraordinary dance artist Amrita Hepi with acclaimed theatre-maker Mish Grigor, Rinse explores the romance of beginnings and what happens next, when those initial thrills begin to fade and inertia takes over.

Over the past year, Rinse has toured to critical acclaim throughout Canada and Europe, including a sold out season at the prestigious Festival d'Avignon, where it was the first Australian show programmed in the Festival’s 79-year history.

Co-commissioned by the Keir Foundation and Performance Space, this Sydney Opera House season marks Rinse’s triumphant return to Australia, the first time it’s been seen on our shores since its premiere at Liveworks in 2022.

Don't sleep on this rare chance to see this extraordinary work on Gadigal land!

📅 10–12 September 2026
🎟️ Book your tickets now: https://www.sydneyoperahouse.com/dance/rinse
🎟️ Use code MOBTIX for $25 tickets for First Nations audience members

07/09/2026

This Sydney Opera House season marks Rinse’s triumphant return to Australia, after it premiered at Liveworks in 2022, co-commissioned by the Keir Foundation and Performance Space.

28/08/2026

This Wear It Purple Day, we’re celebrating the work our partners have been doing since 2010, to foster safer, more inclusive environments where LGBTQIA+SB young people can be proud of who they are and hopeful about their future.

In July, Wear it Purple partnered with us to support a young artist to participate in the Q***r Development Program: a two-week professional development initiative for q***r artists from Australia and the Asia-Pacific to build creative skills, develop performance ideas, and forge industry connections.

Thanks to the support of Wear It Purple, dancer and choreographer Heather Maitland had the opportunity to develop and present a multi-disciplinary new work in our 2026 QDP. Heather says; “Engaging with a cohort of intergenerational q***r makers allowed me to expand my creative perspective and refine how I articulate gender q***rness through movement."

📷 Angel TeAohaki and Heather Maitland. Photo by Robert Postema.

12/08/2026

“The kids are alright” overheard by Betty Grumble in the PACT foyer in the QDP Showcase intermission.

A huge thank you and congratulations to our 2026 cohort: Sara Meiklejohn aka Dharra, Dechen Gendun, Yolanda Frost , Xin Ji, Blake Wilson, Skye Gellmann, Angel TeAohaki , Heather Maitland , Mira Oosterweghel, Ella Rerekura, Hayley Walters-Tekahika, Su PinWen and Shih-Han Chien.

A huge thanks to our powerhouse program team; Hana Truban and Anna del Rosario, and MC/mentor extraordinaire Grumble.

The program wouldn’t be possible without our workshop facilitators; Fetu Taku, Amy Claire Mills, Bedelia Lowrenčev, Cheryn Frost, Jamie James, Victoria Spence and Victoria Hunt.

A final thanks to our partners PACT, Wear It Purple, Moogahlin Performing Arts, Taiwan in Sydney and Basement Theatre.

📸 Joseph Mayers

12/08/2026

08/08/2026

Performance Space would like to congratulate Kee Hong Low on his appointment as Artistic Director of the 26th Biennale of Sydney.

We're proud to have partnered with the last two Biennales and excited to see what's to come in this next chapter.

📸 Ravyna Jassani

07/08/2026

STAFF UPDATE

Artistic Director, Kate Britton: “A lot of our community know that Performance Space is committed to supporting professional development for artists - but equally we foster the next generations of arts leaders! Our staff have gone on to lead organisations around the world, and I expect our current team will be no exception.

I am so thrilled to have promoted Hana Truban into her new role as Program Manager - she is a cool, calm, collected and always impeccably-dressed producing legend and I'd be lost without her.

We're also thrilled to welcome Anna del Rosario back to the PSpace office as our Program Coordinator after a stint with us through Create NSW's Creatability program last year - Anna wowed us all with her admin wizardry, hands-on skills, patience and all-around great vibes.

I feel incredibly lucky to be supported by these two outstanding arts brains in delivering the fulsome PSpace program - it's a joy to work alongside them each and every day. “

Please join us in congratulating Hana and Anna!

05/08/2026

Performance Space is proud to be a part of the Experimental Commissioning Consortium (ECC) – a newly launched multi-year, multi-organisation initiative that scaffolds independent artists to make ambitious work.

The ECC includes three pillars: an experimental laboratory to incubate work, a commissioning circle to bring work into development, and a national touring network.

The participating artists in the ECC pilot program are:

Cheryn Frost & Emma Kew
Chung Nguyen
Grace Connors
Katy B Plummer
Morgan Hogg
Raina Peterson
Riana Head-Touissant
Shirin Shakhesi

🔗 Learn more about the artists and their ECC projects: https://news.performancespace.com.au/blog/meet-the-ecc-artists

📸 Katy B Plummer speaking at the Experimental Choreographic Residency Sharing 2026. Photo by Liz Ham.

03/08/2026

Why does the Census matter for the arts sector?

The information you provide will help the ABS to code your work in the creative sector accurately. Reliable Census data gives governments, industry and researchers a clearer picture of the workforce, helping to inform future planning, skills development and infrastructure.

🔗 Learn more about your work can be recognised in the 2026 Census: https://creative.gov.au/news-events/news/2026-census-occupation-guidance-creative-sector

📸 Zev Aviv by Joseph Mayers Photography