Are you a local performer or theatre maker with a bold idea? We’re commissioning new and contemporary works through our Performance Illuminated program, delivered in Council-owned venues across the Central Coast.
This program supports emerging and established artists to develop and present performance works that connect with our community. Whether you’re an individual, collective, or group, we want to hear from you.
Submissions open between 3-17 November 2025, for program delivery between January-June 2026.
Flashlight Access is an opportunity for Central Coast artists, collectives, organisations, and community groups to book the Don Craig Room for no-cost during the theatre’s staffed business hours for non-commercial creative activities.
Key Dates
Requests Open: From 3 November 2025
Pilot Period: January – June 2026
Eligibility Criteria
- Theatre is staffed on the requested dates and times (usually Monday to Friday, 10am to 4pm).
- Don Craig Room is available on the requested date and time.
- The proposed activity is suited to the space.
- The proposed activity is not an event and users will not be directly generating income from its use.
- Requests do not prevent a reasonable distribution of opportunity for other artists and organisations.
- Requesting user’s activities are covered by a Public Liability Insurance policy.
- Requesting users agree to all terms and conditions.
The Pen Residency is a flexibly structured artistic development residency for performers and theatre-makers. The residency aims to support the development of new performance work. The program offers in-kind use of The Peninsula Theatre in Woy Woy, and an honorarium per residency.
Key Dates
Applications Close: Monday 17 June 2025
Season Pilot Period: January – June 2026
Greenlight Season is an opportunity for Central Coast artists, collectives and organisations who would like to present a NEW performance work or artistic event in the Don Craig Room or The Peninsula Theatre. Through application, new performance works are selected to be presented through a door-split agreement with Central Coast Council’s theatre team.
Key Dates
Applications Close: Monday 17 November 2025
Season Pilot Period: January – June 2026