Today, CircuitWest announced the short list of nominees selected for the new Pinnacle performing arts awards for the Western Australian Producer of the Year.
The three nominees are:
- Zap Circus – Western Australia’s only Internationally and Nationally award-winning Fire, SPFX and Circus Performance company.
- Performing Lines WA – known for developing challenging and inspirational artists and works that shape Australian culture, society and performance practice
- Barking Gecko Theatre – Western Australia’s locally cherished, nationally significant company that creates and tours world-class theatre for children and families.
According to CircuitWest Executive Director Ryan Taaffe, there were many nominees for the new WA specific performing arts industry gongs.
“With the criteria for the awards as ‘excellence’ in all its forms, we saw many industry peers nominate high quality major, small to medium and independent organisations.”
“It created a real challenge for the selection panel. I am delighted to see so many talented WA producers creating so much world class work.”
Nominations were based on anything nominators felt met the principal criteria of excellence be it through a tour they have taken, a partnership or a collaboration.
The presentation of the awards will be made at WA Showcase on 24 May at the Subiaco Arts Centre.
About the finalists
Zap Circus
Zap Circus deliver polished, professional and safe shows and having successfully performed in over 30 countries, they guarantee to make every event unique and memorable. With an impressively long list of international festival appearances under their belt, Zap Circus also offer West Australian communities an outstanding repertoire of circus and fire shows alongside bespoke circus workshops created to suit every need. http://www.zapcircus.com/
Performing Lines WA
Since 2008 Performing Lines have worked closely with independent West Australian artists and arts companies to make new and transformative performing arts projects happen. They join the dots between artists, audiences, presenters and supporters. https://www.performinglines.org.au/
Barking Gecko Theatre
Barking Gecko inspires audiences of all ages to embrace a creative life full of curiosity, empathy and play. For nearly 30 years Barking Gecko Theatre has created exquisite, award-winning productions, with a history of innovation and excellence making it an indispensable asset to Western Australia. At a grass roots level, Barking Gecko also delivers drama programs for children ages 4 – 18 across Perth, regional and remote WA every year through their Gecko Ensembles. https://barkinggecko.com.au/
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Media Contact : Sam Lynch 0419971713 pm@circuitwest.com.au