Sparks is a year-long program that supports First Nations playwrights in realising a new script idea.

Under the guidance of experienced artists and culturally supported by the First Nations Team and Elder in Residence, playwrights are led through a range of activities and workshops designed to spark ideas, introduce elements of craft, and provide strategies for activating brand new script ideas.

During the process, numerous industry practitioners provide professional and artistic insights to help stimulate the conceptualising and development of a new work. At the conclusion of their Sparks year, our “Sparkies” get to see their work in action with a public reading featuring professional actors and directors.