Artist Development Program
Artist Development Program
Artist Development Program
Artist Development Program
Peer 2 Pier
Free space and mentorship to develop your stories
Whether it’s a desk to write at, a room to brainstorm or a studio to rehearse in, Peer 2 Pier gives emerging artists free access to ATYP’s spaces and artistic team to develop new work.
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Space Available
Jan – Dec
Jan – Dec
Jan – Dec
Peer 2 Pier
A free residency program for emerging artists (18–26)
Peer 2 Pier
A free residency program for emerging artists (18–26)
Peer 2 Pier
A free residency program for emerging artists (18–26)
Peer 2 Pier
A free residency program for emerging artists (18–26)
Peer 2 Pier is ATYP’s free studio residency program for emerging artists aged 18–26. Based at our Pier 2/3 home in Walsh Bay, the program offers dedicated space, creative support and time to experiment, whether you’re developing a script, devising new performance, collaborating on a project or working as part of a collective.
Across your residency, you’ll have access to workspace at ATYP and a 30-minute session with a member of our artistic team for creative guidance, dramaturgy, producing advice or industry questions – all at no cost.
How It Works
Apply online using our Peer 2 Pier form, telling us about you, your practice and what you’d like to work on.
We match your dates with available space at ATYP and confirm your residency.
You move in for your allocated days, using the space for writing, rehearsal, planning or creative development.
You meet with an artistic team member for a 30-minute session tailored to your needs — from pitching ideas to dramaturgy, directing support or producing advice.
Optional: share a brief, informal showing or conversation about your work-in-progress at the end of your residency.
Important Dates
This program runs year-round, subject to space availability.
Important Dates
This program runs year-round, subject to space availability.
Important Dates
This program runs year-round, subject to space availability.
Important Dates
This program runs year-round, subject to space availability.
Location
Location
Location
Location
Eligibility
Applicants must be an emerging artist aged 18 – 26.
Eligibility
Applicants must be an emerging artist aged 18 – 26.
Eligibility
Applicants must be an emerging artist aged 18 – 26.
Eligibility
Applicants must be an emerging artist aged 18 – 26.
Conditions
To keep things fair and sustainable:
Spaces are for private creative work, not public outcomes.
A cleaning deposit may apply if spaces are not returned clean.
Last-minute venue hire bookings from paying clients may take precedence.
Conditions
To keep things fair and sustainable:
Spaces are for private creative work, not public outcomes.
A cleaning deposit may apply if spaces are not returned clean.
Last-minute venue hire bookings from paying clients may take precedence.
Conditions
To keep things fair and sustainable:
Spaces are for private creative work, not public outcomes.
A cleaning deposit may apply if spaces are not returned clean.
Last-minute venue hire bookings from paying clients may take precedence.
Conditions
To keep things fair and sustainable:
Spaces are for private creative work, not public outcomes.
A cleaning deposit may apply if spaces are not returned clean.
Last-minute venue hire bookings from paying clients may take precedence.
Program Cost
Free!
Program Cost
Free!
Program Cost
Free!
Program Cost
Free!
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Our 2026
Program Mentors
Access a 30-min session with a member of our artistic team
Our 2026
Program Mentors
Access a 30-min session with a member of our artistic team
Our 2026
Program Mentors
Access a 30-min session with a member of our artistic team
Our 2026
Program Mentors
Access a 30-min session with a member of our artistic team
George Kemp
Dramaturg
Dramaturg
George Kemp
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he/him
)
is an emerging writer based on Gadigal land in Sydney. He is a graduate of Charles Sturt University and has a Masters from Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, London. In 2024, George was accepted into The Faber Academy, during which he wrote his first novel SOFT SERVE, to be published by UQP in February 2026.
Hayden Tonazzi
Director
Director
Hayden Tonazzi
(
they/he
)
is an award-winning director and creative producer who in 2025 was appointed the Artistic Director & CEO of the Australian Theatre for Young People (ATYP). A graduate of the 2019 NIDA MFA Directing Program, for over eight years they have worked across new writing in theatre and musical theatre.
Ryan Whitworth-Jones
Producer
Producer
Ryan Whitworth-Jones
(
he/him
)
is a proud Wiradjuri man, award-winning director, producer, and arts leader. Holding a Master of Fine Arts in Directing from NIDA, Ryan has collaborated with prominent companies such as Sydney Theatre Company, Darlinghurst Theatre Company, Moogahlin Performing Arts, Opera Australia, Art Gallery of NSW and NAISDA Dance College. Career highlights include: Director for Fidelio (Opera Australia development), Cloudstreet (Lane Cove Theatre Company, Best Director Nominee); Dramaturg for The Visitors (Sydney Theatre Company); as a Producer, Ryan has earned 2 Imagine awards.
Morgan Moroney
Co-Set & Lighting Designer
Co-Set & Lighting Designer
Morgan Moroney
is an award-winning lighting and video designer working across theatre, opera, dance and installation. Growing up on Kaurna land, he currently lives and works primarily on Gadigal land. He brings a distinct multidisciplinary approach to his practice, with a particular fascination for integrated-media live performance.
Hannah Belanszky
Writer
Writer
Hannah Belanszky
(
she/her
)
is a writer, actor and Yuwaalaraay woman based in Sydney. She is the recipient of the 2025 Belnaves Fellowship with the Belvoir St Theatre, which has long been recognised as one of the most prestigious playwriting awards in Australia. Her debut mainstage play DON’T ASK WHAT THE BIRD LOOK LIKE premiered at Queensland Theatre in 2023 and was shortlisted for the 2024 NSW Premier’s Literary Awards.
Rebecca Massey
Industry Mentor
Industry Mentor
Rebecca Massey
(
she/her
)
is an Australian film, television, and theatre actress. She is best known for her comic roles as Beverley in Utopia, and as Lucy Canon in Chandon Pictures. She has worked in leading roles with major theatre companies nationwide such as The Sydney Theatre Company, Belvoir St Theatre, Bell Shakespeare Company, State Theatre Company of SA, and Griffin Theatre.
George Kemp
Dramaturg
Dramaturg
George Kemp
(
he/him
)
is an emerging writer based on Gadigal land in Sydney. He is a graduate of Charles Sturt University and has a Masters from Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, London. In 2024, George was accepted into The Faber Academy, during which he wrote his first novel SOFT SERVE, to be published by UQP in February 2026.
Hayden Tonazzi
Director
Director
Hayden Tonazzi
(
they/he
)
is an award-winning director and creative producer who in 2025 was appointed the Artistic Director & CEO of the Australian Theatre for Young People (ATYP). A graduate of the 2019 NIDA MFA Directing Program, for over eight years they have worked across new writing in theatre and musical theatre.
Ryan Whitworth-Jones
Producer
Producer
Ryan Whitworth-Jones
(
he/him
)
is a proud Wiradjuri man, award-winning director, producer, and arts leader. Holding a Master of Fine Arts in Directing from NIDA, Ryan has collaborated with prominent companies such as Sydney Theatre Company, Darlinghurst Theatre Company, Moogahlin Performing Arts, Opera Australia, Art Gallery of NSW and NAISDA Dance College. Career highlights include: Director for Fidelio (Opera Australia development), Cloudstreet (Lane Cove Theatre Company, Best Director Nominee); Dramaturg for The Visitors (Sydney Theatre Company); as a Producer, Ryan has earned 2 Imagine awards.
Morgan Moroney
Co-Set & Lighting Designer
Co-Set & Lighting Designer
Morgan Moroney
is an award-winning lighting and video designer working across theatre, opera, dance and installation. Growing up on Kaurna land, he currently lives and works primarily on Gadigal land. He brings a distinct multidisciplinary approach to his practice, with a particular fascination for integrated-media live performance.
Hannah Belanszky
Writer
Writer
Hannah Belanszky
(
she/her
)
is a writer, actor and Yuwaalaraay woman based in Sydney. She is the recipient of the 2025 Belnaves Fellowship with the Belvoir St Theatre, which has long been recognised as one of the most prestigious playwriting awards in Australia. Her debut mainstage play DON’T ASK WHAT THE BIRD LOOK LIKE premiered at Queensland Theatre in 2023 and was shortlisted for the 2024 NSW Premier’s Literary Awards.
Rebecca Massey
Industry Mentor
Industry Mentor
Rebecca Massey
(
she/her
)
is an Australian film, television, and theatre actress. She is best known for her comic roles as Beverley in Utopia, and as Lucy Canon in Chandon Pictures. She has worked in leading roles with major theatre companies nationwide such as The Sydney Theatre Company, Belvoir St Theatre, Bell Shakespeare Company, State Theatre Company of SA, and Griffin Theatre.
Callum Mackay
Playwright
Playwright
Callum Mackay
(
he/him
)
is an award-winning emerging playwright and actor from Sydney/Eora, based in Melbourne/Naarm. A VCA Acting graduate, his works include The Last Train to Madeline, Brittany & The Mannequins, The Book of Daniel and Waterfowl, winner of the 2023 Queer Playwriting Award. Callum has been commissioned by ATYP, featured in National Studio, and co-founded Sundries Studio, where he also serves as Literary Manager for Fever103’s Play Readings.
George Kemp
Dramaturg
Dramaturg
George Kemp
(
he/him
)
is an emerging writer based on Gadigal land in Sydney. He is a graduate of Charles Sturt University and has a Masters from Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, London. In 2024, George was accepted into The Faber Academy, during which he wrote his first novel SOFT SERVE, to be published by UQP in February 2026.
Hayden Tonazzi
Director
Director
Hayden Tonazzi
(
they/he
)
is an award-winning director and creative producer who in 2025 was appointed the Artistic Director & CEO of the Australian Theatre for Young People (ATYP). A graduate of the 2019 NIDA MFA Directing Program, for over eight years they have worked across new writing in theatre and musical theatre.
Ryan Whitworth-Jones
Producer
Producer
Ryan Whitworth-Jones
(
he/him
)
is a proud Wiradjuri man, award-winning director, producer, and arts leader. Holding a Master of Fine Arts in Directing from NIDA, Ryan has collaborated with prominent companies such as Sydney Theatre Company, Darlinghurst Theatre Company, Moogahlin Performing Arts, Opera Australia, Art Gallery of NSW and NAISDA Dance College. Career highlights include: Director for Fidelio (Opera Australia development), Cloudstreet (Lane Cove Theatre Company, Best Director Nominee); Dramaturg for The Visitors (Sydney Theatre Company); as a Producer, Ryan has earned 2 Imagine awards.
Morgan Moroney
Co-Set & Lighting Designer
Co-Set & Lighting Designer
Morgan Moroney
is an award-winning lighting and video designer working across theatre, opera, dance and installation. Growing up on Kaurna land, he currently lives and works primarily on Gadigal land. He brings a distinct multidisciplinary approach to his practice, with a particular fascination for integrated-media live performance.
Hannah Belanszky
Writer
Writer
Hannah Belanszky
(
she/her
)
is a writer, actor and Yuwaalaraay woman based in Sydney. She is the recipient of the 2025 Belnaves Fellowship with the Belvoir St Theatre, which has long been recognised as one of the most prestigious playwriting awards in Australia. Her debut mainstage play DON’T ASK WHAT THE BIRD LOOK LIKE premiered at Queensland Theatre in 2023 and was shortlisted for the 2024 NSW Premier’s Literary Awards.
Rebecca Massey
Industry Mentor
Industry Mentor
Rebecca Massey
(
she/her
)
is an Australian film, television, and theatre actress. She is best known for her comic roles as Beverley in Utopia, and as Lucy Canon in Chandon Pictures. She has worked in leading roles with major theatre companies nationwide such as The Sydney Theatre Company, Belvoir St Theatre, Bell Shakespeare Company, State Theatre Company of SA, and Griffin Theatre.
Callum Mackay
Playwright
Playwright
Callum Mackay
(
he/him
)
is an award-winning emerging playwright and actor from Sydney/Eora, based in Melbourne/Naarm. A VCA Acting graduate, his works include The Last Train to Madeline, Brittany & The Mannequins, The Book of Daniel and Waterfowl, winner of the 2023 Queer Playwriting Award. Callum has been commissioned by ATYP, featured in National Studio, and co-founded Sundries Studio, where he also serves as Literary Manager for Fever103’s Play Readings.
Angela Doherty
Co-Set & Costume Designer
Co-Set & Costume Designer
Angela Doherty
George Kemp
Dramaturg
Dramaturg
George Kemp
(
he/him
)
is an emerging writer based on Gadigal land in Sydney. He is a graduate of Charles Sturt University and has a Masters from Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, London. In 2024, George was accepted into The Faber Academy, during which he wrote his first novel SOFT SERVE, to be published by UQP in February 2026.
Hayden Tonazzi
Director
Director
Hayden Tonazzi
(
they/he
)
is an award-winning director and creative producer who in 2025 was appointed the Artistic Director & CEO of the Australian Theatre for Young People (ATYP). A graduate of the 2019 NIDA MFA Directing Program, for over eight years they have worked across new writing in theatre and musical theatre.
Ryan Whitworth-Jones
Producer
Producer
Ryan Whitworth-Jones
(
he/him
)
is a proud Wiradjuri man, award-winning director, producer, and arts leader. Holding a Master of Fine Arts in Directing from NIDA, Ryan has collaborated with prominent companies such as Sydney Theatre Company, Darlinghurst Theatre Company, Moogahlin Performing Arts, Opera Australia, Art Gallery of NSW and NAISDA Dance College. Career highlights include: Director for Fidelio (Opera Australia development), Cloudstreet (Lane Cove Theatre Company, Best Director Nominee); Dramaturg for The Visitors (Sydney Theatre Company); as a Producer, Ryan has earned 2 Imagine awards.
Morgan Moroney
Co-Set & Lighting Designer
Co-Set & Lighting Designer
Morgan Moroney
is an award-winning lighting and video designer working across theatre, opera, dance and installation. Growing up on Kaurna land, he currently lives and works primarily on Gadigal land. He brings a distinct multidisciplinary approach to his practice, with a particular fascination for integrated-media live performance.
Hannah Belanszky
Writer
Writer
Hannah Belanszky
(
she/her
)
is a writer, actor and Yuwaalaraay woman based in Sydney. She is the recipient of the 2025 Belnaves Fellowship with the Belvoir St Theatre, which has long been recognised as one of the most prestigious playwriting awards in Australia. Her debut mainstage play DON’T ASK WHAT THE BIRD LOOK LIKE premiered at Queensland Theatre in 2023 and was shortlisted for the 2024 NSW Premier’s Literary Awards.
Rebecca Massey
Industry Mentor
Industry Mentor
Rebecca Massey
(
she/her
)
is an Australian film, television, and theatre actress. She is best known for her comic roles as Beverley in Utopia, and as Lucy Canon in Chandon Pictures. She has worked in leading roles with major theatre companies nationwide such as The Sydney Theatre Company, Belvoir St Theatre, Bell Shakespeare Company, State Theatre Company of SA, and Griffin Theatre.
Callum Mackay
Playwright
Playwright
Callum Mackay
(
he/him
)
is an award-winning emerging playwright and actor from Sydney/Eora, based in Melbourne/Naarm. A VCA Acting graduate, his works include The Last Train to Madeline, Brittany & The Mannequins, The Book of Daniel and Waterfowl, winner of the 2023 Queer Playwriting Award. Callum has been commissioned by ATYP, featured in National Studio, and co-founded Sundries Studio, where he also serves as Literary Manager for Fever103’s Play Readings.
Angela Doherty
Co-Set & Costume Designer
Co-Set & Costume Designer
Angela Doherty
YABFest
A celebration of young creativity
YABFest
A celebration of young creativity
YABFest
A celebration of young creativity
YABFest
A celebration of young creativity
The highlight of the YAB calendar is YABFest – an annual showcase that celebrates new work created, curated and performed by YAB members.
Held in The Rebel Theatre, YABFest transforms ATYP’s flagship stage into a vibrant celebration of youth-driven creativity. Over one thrilling night, YAB members present an evening of short performances, readings, and experiments in form — showcasing the diversity, energy and insight of young Australian artists.
Tickets will go on sale in September 2026, so make sure you sign up to our mailing list to be first in line!
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To make a venue enquiry, please complete our booking form or call a team member on (02) 9270 2400.