25/05/2026
💚 REGIONAL ARTS FUND: Dinner Party at the End of the World 💚
'Dinner Party at the End of the World' was a multi-artform program held in 2025, inspired by stories of the Lismore floods. It was produced by Northern Rivers Performing Arts (NORPA) and consisted of a team of artists that led creative development projects, working with Northern Rivers residents.
Artists and participants responded to the climate crisis through a range of performance practices, including theatre-making, play, improvisation, dance and text. Through this, they reflected on stories of community, resilience, and the ways people come together in a time of crisis.
“I hope we can show people that no matter what happens, we can build a better future together. The end is also the beginning and I’d love to paint a picture of what could be that doesn’t instil fear but rather hope in our collective humanity. It’s up to artists to show humanity how to change the world. We have to show what’s possible and Lismore did that,” one artist stated.
'Dinner Party at the End of the World' is a testament to the importance of supporting regional creatives, who play a crucial role in cultivating social, economic and cultural cohesion and wellbeing, particularly in response to climate change. The project also shows us that the arts have significant potential to help communities recover from natural disaster.
This project was supported by the Regional Arts Fund, part of the Australian Government’s Arts and Cultural Development Program managed by Regional Arts Australia. Regional Arts NSW administers this grant in NSW and is proud to have been involved in making this project happen.
🔗READ MORE: regionalartsnsw.com.au/regional-arts-fund-dinner-party-at-the-end-of-the-world
Regional Arts Australia NORPA
📸: Tajette O’Halloran
