In its latest round of grants, Creative Australia is to invest over $1.7 million in 10 performing arts tours through its Playing Australia Project Investment, which supports artists and companies travelling to regional and remote communities across Australia.

The latest Playing Australia investments will reach audiences in 81 different locations.

Alice Nash, the Director of Arts Investment, said, “All Australians, no matter where they live, should have the opportunity to immerse themselves in exceptional arts experiences. This investment through Playing Australia makes it possible for more Australians, particularly young people and their families, to experience world-class performances in their hometowns.”

Monument, Red Stitch Actors’ Theatre. Photo supplied

Performing Lines (NSW) received $227, 339 to take M’ap Boule on a national tour. Nancy Denis’s debut work uses lyrical storytelling and songwriting to explore the experience of a child, born to Haitian immigrants, growing up in Australia.

Performing Lines also received $200, 432 to tour Glass Child by The Farm to 13 venues nationally, where it is expected to reach 10,000 young audience members.

Nicholas Clark Management (VIC) received $308, 782 to tour Imagine Live to 48 venues nationally in...