The ActNow Theatre MakeSpace Fringe Residency Program is returning from the 1st February - 7th March 2027, with support from the Adelaide Fringe Fund.
The residency will provide one artist with time, space, and resources to develop an original work and present at least two work-in-progress showings at the 2027 Adelaide Fringe Festival.
The 2027 MakeSpace Fringe Residency Artist will receive:
$6,750 Residency fee plus superannuation
4-5 weeks of development time in ActNow Theatre’s MakeSpace
venue hire for presentation of the work-in-progress showings as part of the Adelaide Fringe Honey Pot Program
5 days with a suitable mentor, valued at $1,500
use of ActNow Theatre’s lighting, sound and AV equipment, valued at $1000
$395 to cover the Adelaide Fringe event registration fee
administration and dramaturgical support from ActNow Theatre’s Artistic Director Yasmin Gurreeboo, Associate Director Nescha Jelk and Communications and Development Coordinator Maeve Mhairi MacGregor.
Please note: the 2027 ActNow Theatre MakeSpace Fringe Residency Artist will still be eligible to apply for an Adelaide Fringe Artist Fund grant if you would like to pursue additional funding for the development.
How To Apply
To apply for the 2027 ActNow Theatre MakeSpace Fringe Residency Program, you must submit an online application by 5pm, 24th July.
To access the online form - click the ‘Apply now’ button below.
View a preview of the application form here
Shortlisted applicants will be invited to an interview on 6th August.
Information Session
There will be an online information session on 9th July, 6pm - 6:30pm.
To attend, please register for the session via the link below, and a link will be emailed to you.
Application Guidelines
Carefully read the information below before submitting your application.
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9th July 2026 - Online information session at 6pm
24th July- Online Application due by 5pm
31st July - Shortlisted applicants notified
6th August - Shortlisted applicants interviewed at ActNow Theatre
7th August - Successful applicant notified
1st February - 7th March 2027 - ActNow Theatre MakeSpace Fringe Residency
30th April 2027 - Provide information on project learnings and outcomes to the ActNow Theatre team.
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To be eligible for the 2027 ActNow Theatre MakeSpace Fringe Residency Program, you must:
Be aged 18+
Identify as First Nations, Global Majority (POC), LGBTQASB+, Disabled or Neurodivergent
Live in South Australia
Be available to interview on 6th August 2026
Be available between 1st February - 7th March 2027
Have not been the recipient of a previous MakeSpace Residency
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Applications should demonstrate:
Clear artistic intent and ambition
A clear articulation of what you want to explore and achieve through the residency
Timeliness
Why this opportunity and why now?
How will it benefit your creative practice?
Readiness
Are you ready to self-manage a 5 week creative development of your own work?
If you have any questions about the program, please contact Nescha at nescha@actnowtheatre.org.au
Meet The Previous Residents
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Danielle Lim (Adelaide Fringe Residency)
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Elisabeth Hurrell
Mabruka Obsa Ali
Kidaan Zelleke
Frankie Frick
Juanita Navas-Nyugen (Adelaide Fringe Residency)
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Bel McKeown
Bethany Rose Marshall
Nicky Tsz Tung Li (Adelaide Fringe Residency)
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Juliana Nixon
Lachy Barnett
Yasemin Sabuncu
Samuel Lau
The MakeSpace Residencies have been made possible with funding from the Adelaide Fringe Fund, Create SA and Creative Australia.
In 2022, ActNow Theatre established a partnership with the Adelaide Fringe to offer the inaugural Fringe MakeSpace Residency. Supported by the Adelaide Fringe Fund, this residency offers artists full creative freedom to develop a new or existing performing arts work to be be shared during the Adelaide Fringe festival.