The Centre Stage Residencies are presented in collaboration with Adelaide Fringe as part of their Arts Industry Collaborations program.
This unique incubator program is for South Australian artists to progress a new performance work in its second or third stage of development to the next level, culminating in a season at The Mill as part of the 2027 Adelaide Fringe Festival.
We are offering 2 x 4-week Centre Stage Residencies this year.
Residencies are split into 2 x 2-week blocks. The first 2-week block will occur in 2026 followed by a work-in-progress showing at The Mill - to test ideas with audiences and develop an audience following.
The second 2-week block will occur in 2027 - to prepare the work for presentation in the 2027 Adelaide Fringe Season at The Mill.
We are most interested in theatre, comedy, physical theatre, cabaret - suitable for our small black box theatre in its 50-seat small stage set up - and dance is also possible for a small stage.
Support
Between The Mill and Adelaide Fringe, the successful recipients will receive:
Artist honorarium $6,000 + 12% superannuation ($720) will be provided, to be used for artist/s wages and development costs
Fringe registration costs covered
4 weeks venue hire (2 x 2-week blocks in The Breakout at The Mill) see venue specs
A work-in-progress performance presented by The Mill at the conclusion of the first 2-week block
Production of a professional-quality showreel/video promotional material, created from footage of the first showing and one additional filming session provided by The Mill
Professional photography at the conclusion of the first development
A 10-show season at The Mill during Adelaide Fringe 2027
FOH, venue and technical staff for Adelaide Fringe 2027
100% box office from Adelaide Fringe 2027 season at The Mill to the artist
Production, admin and marketing support for the residency and Fringe season from The Mill
Contribution towards documentation or design for Adelaide Fringe season promotion/posters/flyers with support from The Mill’s Marketing and Development Manager
Promotion of the Arts Industry Collaborations program through the Adelaide Fringe website and social media channels
Direct contact with the Artist and Venue team. 1:1 in person, or online, meetings with the Arts Industry Collaborations project coordinator to provide advice and support in the lead up to the 2027 Adelaide Fringe season
Engagement in the Honey Pot Arts Industry Marketplace Program
Engagement in the Adelaide Fringe Professional Development series
Provision of the 2027 Adelaide Fringe Fund Branding Pack
A dedicated meeting between The Fringe Marketing team and The Mill Marketing team with the 2 selected Centre Stage Residency artists
Please note:
With this significant support and funding, artists are still responsible for self producing their work
Residency recipients are required to register their show as part of the 2027 Adelaide Fringe program, registration costs will be covered by The Mill’s Create SA project funding
We recommend applying for a Fringe Grant to top up your artist fees and development costs
Key dates
Applications open: June 3, 2026, at 9:30am
Applications close: July 20, 2026, at 9:30am
Applicants to be notified of outcome: Week of July 27, 2026
2-week development residency and work-in-progress showing in The Breakout at The Mill: November/December, 2026
2-week development residency in The Breakout at The Mill: January/February, 2027
Fringe season at The Mill: February 19 – March 21, 2027
For any questions regarding The Mill Centre Stage Residency please contact The Mill CEO/Artistic Director or The Mill General Manager.
For questions regarding presenting in Adelaide Fringe 2027 and Fringe show registration, please contact artists@adelaidefringe.com.au
