Our Mission
The Australian Theatre Festival is an annual celebration of Australian stories and artists in New York City.
We aim to -
Create opportunities for an exchange of culture through the presentation of diverse theatrical content.
Cultivate the development of Australian artists and their work on a global stage.
Connect Australians living in New York to foster a sense of community within a festival setting.
The Australian Theatre Festival NYC, is an annual celebration of Australian stories and artists in New York City. They create opportunities for an exchange of culture through the presentation of diverse theatrical content, cultivate the development of Australian artists and their work on a global stage, and connect Australians living in New York to foster a sense of community through a festival setting. Now in their fourth year, the Festival has presented over 20 events, with over 200 Australian in NY artists hired and over $60,000 USD prize money as a part of their New Play Award.The Festival is the only festival celebrating Australian work in New York City and is the biggest Australian Theatre Festival in the world. The Australian Theatre Festival NYC is led by Co-Artistic Directors Mark Barford, Connor Delves & Jillian Geurts.
