Artist Programs A Pipeline
for new work
& Ideas
La Boite champions collaboration
- starting with our artists
HWY, our series of Artist Development Programs, is foundational to the work that we do at La Boite – a pipeline for artists, designed to inspire creativity, from commissions to dedicated developments of new work, conversations, workshops and participation in our annual HWY Live program.
This suite of artist development opportunities includes La Boite’s Associate Artists, Assistant Creatives, and Artists in Residence; a cohort of diverse theatre makers who work with us to develop new work over a 12-24 month period.
HWY is led by a commitment to collaborative practice, an exchange of creativity and skills, an ongoing conversation about theatre in Australia, and a drive to expand our reach and diversify voices on the La Boite stage.

HWY Live
A year-round program of play readings, showings, critical conversations, outdoor exhibitions and more!
#Our HWY Artist Recipients

Lewis Treston
12-Month Playwright Commission

Hot Cousin
6-Month Artist Collaboration

Liesel Zink
3-Month New Work Generator

Anisa Nandula
3-Month New Work Generator

Caitlin Hill & Justin Harrison
3-Month New Work Generator

RSM Arts Collect-ive
3-Month New Work Generator
#ABOUT OUR HWY ARTIST PROGRAMS
Our HWY program, proudly sponsored by Brisbane Airport Corporation, offers a research and development pathway, designed to support Australian artists.
The program is La Boite's pipeline of new work through the commissioning of everything from fresh ideas through to full-length plays. This includes La Boite’s Associate Artists, Assistant Creatives and Artists in Residence; a cohort of diverse theatre-makers who work with La Boite over a 12-24-month period.
#HWYArtist Programs
#Training & Masterclasses

4-6 Months
Young Artists Company
Partners young-theatre makers with professional artists. Ensemble One is suitable for ages 12 - 17 and Ensemble Two is suitable for ages 18 - 26.

6 Week Program
Assembly
La Boite's Assembly program supports twenty-one emerging artists (seven writers, seven directors and seven actors) in a six-week skills development and showcase program.