Another World Festival

Another World Festival is Utp’s inaugural experimental festival. Spanning 3 days, we will present progress showings, an exhibition, text and talks.

Connecting community and experimental arts, we bring together intersectional artists in Utp’s orbit to present new works on Dharug Nura first. We invite you to shape and engage with works incubated in the heart of Western Sydney, with ideas that will resonate well beyond.

In this festival, artists are not only imagining but creating alternate worlds that explore new ways of thinking, seeing or being. Expanding on our 2025 provocation who is ready for another world, the projects and processes shine light on possible paths to collective liberation.

About Utp

Utp is a Western Sydney experimental arts organisation, supporting independent artists to make form-pushing, breakthrough works. We platform artists who speak their truth and by extension, oppose systems in hard and soft ways. 

Before the festival opening, we invite artists, artsworkers and community to be a part of Human Rights in the Arts Symposium. We will gather to share knowledge, and shape the future of the sector —through a lens of justice, care, and solidarity.

Friday 14 November, 10am-5pm
Human Rights in the Arts Symposium

with Intimate struggles: searching for nuance in Collaboration Across Difference, a presentation by Nithya Nagarajan and Danish Sheikh
Please register your attendance seperately via an Expression of Interest

Festival Schedule:

Day 1 - Friday 14 November

6-7pm Welcome to Country by Peta Strachan & Festival Opening 

7-8:30pm She Rested by Aimée Falzon – progress showing & facilitated feedback

8:30-9pm This World Sounds: curated by Aimée Falzon

Content Warning for She Rested: This work discusses postnatal depression and suicidal ideation. We recognise that these themes are difficult for some to engage with. If this performance brings up a strong response for you, we hope you feel empowered to exit and reach out for support.

PANDA (Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Australia) 1300 726 306
Lifeline 13 11 14

Day 2 - Saturday 15 November

2-3pm To the Table by PotLuck ARI – exhibition opening

3-4pm In Session: Resources for Another World – Utp Publication Launch

4-4:30pm Yarning with Uncle Christopher Kirkbright

5-6:30pm Bulunggayi by Leanne Tobin – on-script progress showing & facilitated feedback

6:30-7:30pm In the Forest, I Found Myself by Travis De Vries – film screening & facilitated feedback

7:30-8pm Garabari by Joel Bray – dance workshop

8-9pm This World Sounds: curated by Awesome Black

Day 3 - Sunday 16 November

1-7:30pm Palestinian Makers Market, curated by Mago Shaheen

2-3pm Broken English by Ahilan Ratnamohan – progress showing

3-4pm Syrian Mary, Make No Delay: Decolonising the Silences by Vivienne Dadour and Ludwig El Haddad – progress showing

4-5:30pm Don't Ask The Trees for Their Names: in conversation with the authors

5:30-6:30pm Dabke Workshop with Ataba Dabke Group

6:30-7:30pm This World Sounds: curated by Feras Shaheen

Read more about the full program on our website.

Tickets:

Registration essential.

Day 1 – General Admission $25 / Concession $10
Day 2 – General Admission $35 / Concession $15
Day 3 – General Admission $35 / Concession $15

Concession - for students, emerging practitioners, seniors, single parents or anyone whose circumstances call for it, no proof required.

We believe everyone should have the opportunity to access art and culture. If ticket prices are a barrier, use code 'UTPCOMMUNITY' for complimentary tickets.

Support experimental arts in Western Sydney – you can help keep this festival affordable and accessible by making a donation.

Utp (Urban Theatre Projects) is a charitable institution and all donations over $2 are tax deductible.

Sign up to our newsletter to receive the latest updates.

Transport

Public Transport – Utp is located very close to Bankstown train station. It is 300 metres, and about a 7-minute walk away. There are several crossings on this walk. Please beware that the Dale Parade car park generally has cars coming in multiple directions.

Parking is available at the Olympic Parade car park and Marion car park nearby. There is also a minibus drop-off zone at Dale Parade, 25 metres to the Arts Centre's main entrance. You can find a parking map here.

Venue Access

Wheelchair Access – You can enter the Arts Centre via the front of the building at Dale Parade. There is a lift that can take you from ground level to the courtyard. There is a ramp to get to all rooms but there is no ramp into the inner grassy courtyard. The step down from the courtyard is around 10cm high.

We will maintain wide and clear pathways at this event.

Accessible and all-gender bathrooms are in the foyer of Bankstown Arts Centre. There are also two more that can be accessed via Rehearsal Rooms 1, 2 and the Theatre. They are equipped with a handrail and an assistance button. A baby-change station is available in the foyer bathroom.

Guide Dogs and support animals are welcome at Utp and Bankstown Arts Centre. You can take them into RS1.

For detailed access information to the venue, please visit the Access page on our website.