● 2026 Season
ArtsLab: Overflow
Shopfront Arts ArtsLab: Overflow, is a festival of seven new creative works by emerging artists. With bold new performance works spanning installation, theatre, puppetry, carving, performance art and film – this year’s ArtsLab is an exciting blend of young voices.
ArtsLab: Overflow
This year, we’re also thrilled to welcome two incredible emerging technicians into the cohort, adding even more innovation and artistry to the mix.
This is the future of Australian performance — live, unleashed, and impossible to ignore.
Introducing our ArtsLab artists: Elijah Lemusuifeauali'i, Madi Phoenix, Joshua Di Mattina-Beven, Robert Hoang, Anusha Thomas, Olivia (Spark) Sanders Robinson, and Jasmine Jenkins.
Season: 8 - 18 April 2026
Performance Times: See below
Venue: Shopfront Arts Co-op (86-88 Carlton Pde, Carlton NSW 2218)
Single Tickets: Adult $30 / Concession $25 / Shopfront Member $15
Age recommendation: For ages 13+
An Industry Networking eventwill be held on April 11th, 2:15pm - 4pm
AUSLAN INTEPRETATION:
Saturday April 11th: Big Trouble in Little Saigon (1.15pm).
Saturday April 18th: Mind Your Business (6.15pm),
What We See In the Water (7.15pm)
Audio Descriptions: Available for Tala ‘O e Kumete and live description for Waterworks on Saturday 18th, 4pm-5pm
Frequently Asked Questions
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Train: T4, Illawarra Line
from Carlton Station (5 min walk)
from Kogarah Station (15 min walk)
Bus: Through Hurstville: 453, 455, 947
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Shopfront is an accessible venue with lift access to all levels, a designated quiet space and accessible bathroom. Sensory equipment and visual stories are available on request.
Each season includes an Auslan interpreted performance and relaxed performance.
Registered Assistance & Companion Animals welcome
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All shows are professionally documented, so no need to capture your own!
Shopfront is a Child Safe organisation and will not allow the unauthorised filming of Young People.
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Contact us on (02) 9588 3948