A Yearly Ensemble Production
Feb
5

A Yearly Ensemble Production

A potentially illegal, proudly chaotic, and brutally honest reimagining — made Through the eyes of Young People who’ve had enough of being told to act their age.

Death of a Junior Salesman is a messy reflection of growing up in a frame of mind that keeps holding them back.

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A Yearly Ensemble Production
Feb
6

A Yearly Ensemble Production

A potentially illegal, proudly chaotic, and brutally honest reimagining — made Through the eyes of Young People who’ve had enough of being told to act their age.

Death of a Junior Salesman is a messy reflection of growing up in a frame of mind that keeps holding them back.

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A Yearly Ensemble Production
Feb
7

A Yearly Ensemble Production

A potentially illegal, proudly chaotic, and brutally honest reimagining — made Through the eyes of Young People who’ve had enough of being told to act their age.

Death of a Junior Salesman is a messy reflection of growing up in a frame of mind that keeps holding them back.

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A Yearly Ensemble Production
Feb
8

A Yearly Ensemble Production

A potentially illegal, proudly chaotic, and brutally honest reimagining — made Through the eyes of Young People who’ve had enough of being told to act their age.

Death of a Junior Salesman is a messy reflection of growing up in a frame of mind that keeps holding them back.

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A Yearly Ensemble Production
Feb
12

A Yearly Ensemble Production

A potentially illegal, proudly chaotic, and brutally honest reimagining — made Through the eyes of Young People who’ve had enough of being told to act their age.

Death of a Junior Salesman is a messy reflection of growing up in a frame of mind that keeps holding them back.

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A Yearly Ensemble Production
Feb
13

A Yearly Ensemble Production

A potentially illegal, proudly chaotic, and brutally honest reimagining — made Through the eyes of Young People who’ve had enough of being told to act their age.

Death of a Junior Salesman is a messy reflection of growing up in a frame of mind that keeps holding them back.

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A Yearly Ensemble Production
Feb
14

A Yearly Ensemble Production

A potentially illegal, proudly chaotic, and brutally honest reimagining — made Through the eyes of Young People who’ve had enough of being told to act their age.

Death of a Junior Salesman is a messy reflection of growing up in a frame of mind that keeps holding them back.

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A Yearly Ensemble Production
Feb
15

A Yearly Ensemble Production

A potentially illegal, proudly chaotic, and brutally honest reimagining — made Through the eyes of Young People who’ve had enough of being told to act their age.

Death of a Junior Salesman is a messy reflection of growing up in a frame of mind that keeps holding them back.

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ArtsLab
Apr
8

ArtsLab

ArtsLab is a festival of new work from Sydney’s most exciting emerging artists. With daring new performance works spanning installation, theatre, puppetry, music, cabaret and comedy – this year’s ArtsLab is an exciting blend of young voices, ready to return to Shopfront in Carlton.

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ArtsLab
Apr
9

ArtsLab

ArtsLab is a festival of new work from Sydney’s most exciting emerging artists. With daring new performance works spanning installation, theatre, puppetry, music, cabaret and comedy – this year’s ArtsLab is an exciting blend of young voices, ready to return to Shopfront in Carlton.

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ArtsLab
Apr
10

ArtsLab

ArtsLab is a festival of new work from Sydney’s most exciting emerging artists. With daring new performance works spanning installation, theatre, puppetry, music, cabaret and comedy – this year’s ArtsLab is an exciting blend of young voices, ready to return to Shopfront in Carlton.

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ArtsLab
Apr
11

ArtsLab

ArtsLab is a festival of new work from Sydney’s most exciting emerging artists. With daring new performance works spanning installation, theatre, puppetry, music, cabaret and comedy – this year’s ArtsLab is an exciting blend of young voices, ready to return to Shopfront in Carlton.

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ArtsLab
Apr
15

ArtsLab

ArtsLab is a festival of new work from Sydney’s most exciting emerging artists. With daring new performance works spanning installation, theatre, puppetry, music, cabaret and comedy – this year’s ArtsLab is an exciting blend of young voices, ready to return to Shopfront in Carlton.

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ArtsLab
Apr
16

ArtsLab

ArtsLab is a festival of new work from Sydney’s most exciting emerging artists. With daring new performance works spanning installation, theatre, puppetry, music, cabaret and comedy – this year’s ArtsLab is an exciting blend of young voices, ready to return to Shopfront in Carlton.

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ArtsLab
Apr
17

ArtsLab

ArtsLab is a festival of new work from Sydney’s most exciting emerging artists. With daring new performance works spanning installation, theatre, puppetry, music, cabaret and comedy – this year’s ArtsLab is an exciting blend of young voices, ready to return to Shopfront in Carlton.

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ArtsLab
Apr
18

ArtsLab

ArtsLab is a festival of new work from Sydney’s most exciting emerging artists. With daring new performance works spanning installation, theatre, puppetry, music, cabaret and comedy – this year’s ArtsLab is an exciting blend of young voices, ready to return to Shopfront in Carlton.

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A Harness Ensemble Production
May
21

A Harness Ensemble Production

Shopfront’s award-winning Harness Ensemble is comprised of emerging artists with and without disability - who wish to develop their practice in a collective space. A space where they can be challenged, inspired and uplifted by each other. Through 2025 the ensemble embarked on a series of masterclasses to develop their devising language collectively and individually. This production is a collaboration of these specific artists, if it were another group of artists in the room, it would be a very different work. 

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A Harness Ensemble Production
May
22

A Harness Ensemble Production

Shopfront’s award-winning Harness Ensemble is comprised of emerging artists with and without disability - who wish to develop their practice in a collective space. A space where they can be challenged, inspired and uplifted by each other. Through 2025 the ensemble embarked on a series of masterclasses to develop their devising language collectively and individually. This production is a collaboration of these specific artists, if it were another group of artists in the room, it would be a very different work. 

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A Harness Ensemble Production
May
23

A Harness Ensemble Production

Shopfront’s award-winning Harness Ensemble is comprised of emerging artists with and without disability - who wish to develop their practice in a collective space. A space where they can be challenged, inspired and uplifted by each other. Through 2025 the ensemble embarked on a series of masterclasses to develop their devising language collectively and individually. This production is a collaboration of these specific artists, if it were another group of artists in the room, it would be a very different work. 

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A Harness Ensemble Production
May
24

A Harness Ensemble Production

Shopfront’s award-winning Harness Ensemble is comprised of emerging artists with and without disability - who wish to develop their practice in a collective space. A space where they can be challenged, inspired and uplifted by each other. Through 2025 the ensemble embarked on a series of masterclasses to develop their devising language collectively and individually. This production is a collaboration of these specific artists, if it were another group of artists in the room, it would be a very different work. 

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A Harness Ensemble Production
May
28

A Harness Ensemble Production

Shopfront’s award-winning Harness Ensemble is comprised of emerging artists with and without disability - who wish to develop their practice in a collective space. A space where they can be challenged, inspired and uplifted by each other. Through 2025 the ensemble embarked on a series of masterclasses to develop their devising language collectively and individually. This production is a collaboration of these specific artists, if it were another group of artists in the room, it would be a very different work. 

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A Harness Ensemble Production
May
29

A Harness Ensemble Production

Shopfront’s award-winning Harness Ensemble is comprised of emerging artists with and without disability - who wish to develop their practice in a collective space. A space where they can be challenged, inspired and uplifted by each other. Through 2025 the ensemble embarked on a series of masterclasses to develop their devising language collectively and individually. This production is a collaboration of these specific artists, if it were another group of artists in the room, it would be a very different work. 

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A Harness Ensemble Production
May
30

A Harness Ensemble Production

Shopfront’s award-winning Harness Ensemble is comprised of emerging artists with and without disability - who wish to develop their practice in a collective space. A space where they can be challenged, inspired and uplifted by each other. Through 2025 the ensemble embarked on a series of masterclasses to develop their devising language collectively and individually. This production is a collaboration of these specific artists, if it were another group of artists in the room, it would be a very different work. 

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A Harness Ensemble Production
May
31

A Harness Ensemble Production

Shopfront’s award-winning Harness Ensemble is comprised of emerging artists with and without disability - who wish to develop their practice in a collective space. A space where they can be challenged, inspired and uplifted by each other. Through 2025 the ensemble embarked on a series of masterclasses to develop their devising language collectively and individually. This production is a collaboration of these specific artists, if it were another group of artists in the room, it would be a very different work. 

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Members Production
June
18

Members Production

Shopfront’s Member Production is a three-month residency, chosen by our members aged 8 – 26 and can involve any art form. Receiving artistic support, an industry mentor and production team, the chosen resident can present their artistic creations in front of an audience as part of Shopfront’s 2026 Season. 

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Members Production
June
19

Members Production

Shopfront’s Member Production is a three-month residency, chosen by our members aged 8 – 26 and can involve any art form. Receiving artistic support, an industry mentor and production team, the chosen resident can present their artistic creations in front of an audience as part of Shopfront’s 2026 Season. 

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Members Production
June
20

Members Production

Shopfront’s Member Production is a three-month residency, chosen by our members aged 8 – 26 and can involve any art form. Receiving artistic support, an industry mentor and production team, the chosen resident can present their artistic creations in front of an audience as part of Shopfront’s 2026 Season. 

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Members Production
June
21

Members Production

Shopfront’s Member Production is a three-month residency, chosen by our members aged 8 – 26 and can involve any art form. Receiving artistic support, an industry mentor and production team, the chosen resident can present their artistic creations in front of an audience as part of Shopfront’s 2026 Season. 

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A Senior Ensemble Production
July
23

A Senior Ensemble Production

Driven by creative spirit and unruly imagination, Senior Ensemble is the place for Young People aged 15 - 17 to come together and devise an adventurous new work. Directed by professional theatremakers with the challenge to create an original production in two-weeks, participants will use their talents, ideas and enthusiasm to make a show they can call their own. From cake on the floor to the end of the world, Senior Ensemble is bound to dream up something wild!  

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A Senior Ensemble Production
July
24

A Senior Ensemble Production

Driven by creative spirit and unruly imagination, Senior Ensemble is the place for Young People aged 15 - 17 to come together and devise an adventurous new work. Directed by professional theatremakers with the challenge to create an original production in two-weeks, participants will use their talents, ideas and enthusiasm to make a show they can call their own. From cake on the floor to the end of the world, Senior Ensemble is bound to dream up something wild!  

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A Senior Ensemble Production
July
25

A Senior Ensemble Production

Driven by creative spirit and unruly imagination, Senior Ensemble is the place for Young People aged 15 - 17 to come together and devise an adventurous new work. Directed by professional theatremakers with the challenge to create an original production in two-weeks, participants will use their talents, ideas and enthusiasm to make a show they can call their own. From cake on the floor to the end of the world, Senior Ensemble is bound to dream up something wild!  

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A Senior Ensemble Production
July
26

A Senior Ensemble Production

Driven by creative spirit and unruly imagination, Senior Ensemble is the place for Young People aged 15 - 17 to come together and devise an adventurous new work. Directed by professional theatremakers with the challenge to create an original production in two-weeks, participants will use their talents, ideas and enthusiasm to make a show they can call their own. From cake on the floor to the end of the world, Senior Ensemble is bound to dream up something wild!  

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Shopfront’s Youth-Led Conference
Oct
15

Shopfront’s Youth-Led Conference

Following a successful launch in 2025, the Shopfront’s Youth Conference is back and this time with a Greater Sydney focus! Curated by Young People for Young People, this is set to be a fantastic youth-led event. Think interactive workshops, panels, community, art and many snacks, alongside the opportunity to discuss what matters to you. You're the driving force, so join us in 2026 for another fantastic Youth Conference!

This is a FREE event!

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A Young Company Production
Nov
12

A Young Company Production

We are celebrating 5 years of Young Company, and the team is back with a bang! This program acts as a supportive space for ensemble members to develop new skills and make their own artistic decisions. In 2026, Young Company will showcase an original performance created by participants, showcasing the broad creative talents that have entered our rehearsal room. Join us for another totally unique, always hilarious, original performance by the Shopfront Young Company!

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A Young Company Production
Nov
13

A Young Company Production

We are celebrating 5 years of Young Company, and the team is back with a bang! This program acts as a supportive space for ensemble members to develop new skills and make their own artistic decisions. In 2026, Young Company will showcase an original performance created by participants, showcasing the broad creative talents that have entered our rehearsal room. Join us for another totally unique, always hilarious, original performance by the Shopfront Young Company!

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A Young Company Production
Nov
14

A Young Company Production

We are celebrating 5 years of Young Company, and the team is back with a bang! This program acts as a supportive space for ensemble members to develop new skills and make their own artistic decisions. In 2026, Young Company will showcase an original performance created by participants, showcasing the broad creative talents that have entered our rehearsal room. Join us for another totally unique, always hilarious, original performance by the Shopfront Young Company!

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A Young Company Production
Nov
15

A Young Company Production

We are celebrating 5 years of Young Company, and the team is back with a bang! This program acts as a supportive space for ensemble members to develop new skills and make their own artistic decisions. In 2026, Young Company will showcase an original performance created by participants, showcasing the broad creative talents that have entered our rehearsal room. Join us for another totally unique, always hilarious, original performance by the Shopfront Young Company!

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A Junior Ensemble Production
Dec
3

A Junior Ensemble Production

Created by Young People aged 11-14 over six months, Junior Ensemble champions their stories and ideas. No idea is too big nor too wild! After six months of working with professional artists to upskill and increase their confidence, what mayhem will they concoct this year? Having previously made such creations as an original musical, a puppet show, and a horror comedy; come and see what Junior Ensemble will cook up in 2026!

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A Junior Ensemble Production
Dec
4

A Junior Ensemble Production

Created by Young People aged 11-14 over six months, Junior Ensemble champions their stories and ideas. No idea is too big nor too wild! After six months of working with professional artists to upskill and increase their confidence, what mayhem will they concoct this year? Having previously made such creations as an original musical, a puppet show, and a horror comedy; come and see what Junior Ensemble will cook up in 2026!

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A Junior Ensemble Production
Dec
5

A Junior Ensemble Production

Created by Young People aged 11-14 over six months, Junior Ensemble champions their stories and ideas. No idea is too big nor too wild! After six months of working with professional artists to upskill and increase their confidence, what mayhem will they concoct this year? Having previously made such creations as an original musical, a puppet show, and a horror comedy; come and see what Junior Ensemble will cook up in 2026!

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A Junior Ensemble Production
Dec
6

A Junior Ensemble Production

Created by Young People aged 11-14 over six months, Junior Ensemble champions their stories and ideas. No idea is too big nor too wild! After six months of working with professional artists to upskill and increase their confidence, what mayhem will they concoct this year? Having previously made such creations as an original musical, a puppet show, and a horror comedy; come and see what Junior Ensemble will cook up in 2026!

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End of Year Festival
Dec
13

End of Year Festival

Rounding out Shopfront’s 50th year will be another epic instalment of our End-of-Year Festival; a chance to celebrate all the fantastic work made across our workshops by our Young People, and the skills they’ve developed throughout the year.

Expect performances, installations, and our famous sausage sizzle!!

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End of Year Showcase
Dec
14

End of Year Showcase

Our annual End of Year Festival is a celebration of another fantastic year of the Shopfront Workshop program. Featuring performances and installations, the event will showcase the work of Shopfront’s Young People and the skills they have developed throughout the year. And of course a sausage sizzle!!

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Junior Ensemble
Nov
29

Junior Ensemble

Junior Ensemble is always the cherry on top of an exciting year at Shopfront! Over 6 months, a group of Young People aged 11 - 14 will create a new work under the guidance of professional artists. They may be little, but they are fierce! Junior Ensemble always serves up big ideas with a spoonful of sugar. In previous years they have created an original musical, a work about mum/dad jokes and we can’t wait to see what they bring to the stage in 2025.

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Junior Ensemble
Nov
28

Junior Ensemble

Junior Ensemble is always the cherry on top of an exciting year at Shopfront! Over 6 months, a group of Young People aged 11 - 14 will create a new work under the guidance of professional artists. They may be little, but they are fierce! Junior Ensemble always serves up big ideas with a spoonful of sugar. In previous years they have created an original musical, a work about mum/dad jokes and we can’t wait to see what they bring to the stage in 2025.

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Junior Ensemble Opening Night
Nov
27

Junior Ensemble Opening Night

Junior Ensemble is always the cherry on top of an exciting year at Shopfront! Over 6 months, a group of Young People aged 11 - 14 will create a new work under the guidance of professional artists. They may be little, but they are fierce! Junior Ensemble always serves up big ideas with a spoonful of sugar. In previous years they have created an original musical, a work about mum/dad jokes and we can’t wait to see what they bring to the stage in 2025.

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