Documentary series
This five-part short documentary series follows the evolution of NORPA’s Dinner Party at the End of the World creative development program. Through the voices of its artists and collaborators, the series highlights NORPA’s signature approach to making new Australian theatre — one deeply grounded in Country, community, and collective storytelling.
Episode 1
Rise
Rise explores the role of the arts in times of crisis and recovery, revealing how creativity helps communities process trauma and find meaning.
Episode 2
Voice
Voice explores NORPA’s “homegrown stories” ethos; that our local stories illuminate universal themes.
Episode 3
Ground
Ground illuminates NORPA’s commitment to honouring First Nations stories and perspectives.
Episode 4
Play
Play steps inside NORPA’s devising process, revealing how theatre is built through experimentation, trust and collective discovery.
Episode 5
Shine
Shine reflects on Dinner Party at the End of the World as a beacon for community connection and renewal.
CREATIVE TEAM
Director and Producer: Poppy Walker
Cinematographer: Dominic Sullivan
Sound Recordist & Mix: Steve Nossiter
Lighting: Alex Torney
Additional Camera: Ryan Lee
Composer: Andy Walker
Editor: Dominic Sullivan
Technical support: Jake Dix and Dane Bodley
Artists and Participants
Sasha Bradbury
Katie Cooper-Wares
Fred Copperwaite
Jade Dewi Tyas Tunggal
Heather Fairbairn
Naomi Feller
Bridie Hooper
Mitch King
Libby Lincoln
Julian Louis
Kimberley McIntyre
Zachary Mifsud
Emma Newman
Noa Rotem
Jeanti St Clair
Kaz Therese
NORPA team
Artistic Director: Julian Louis
Executive Director: Libby Lincoln
Artistic Associate: Heather Fairbairn
Lead Producer: Sasha Bradbury
Fundraising and Special Projects: Linden Tierney
Marketing and Communications Manager: Alexia Saeck
Engagement Producer: Frauke Huhn
Company Support and Associate Producer: Sheridyn Dalton
Thanks
Uncle Fox Laurie.
Thank you to the Yaegl Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation for their permission and support to film on country.
Commissioned and Produced by NORPA as part of the project Dinner Party at the End of the World. Interviews were held at The Joinery, NORPA’s new home.
NORPA acknowledges the Bundjalung and Yaegl peoples as the traditional custodians of the unceded lands and waters on which these films were created.
This project was made possible by the Australian Government Regional Arts Fund, which supports the arts in regional and remote Australia.
