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Dear Grif-friend,\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n I do know what you\u2019re considering. It\u2019s the finish of economic 12 months<\/a>, and also you\u2019d reasonably eat RatSak or watch an episode of <\/span>The Idol<\/span><\/i> than learn one other electronic mail asking you for cash.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n But this EOFY electronic mail is totally different! Because in contrast to the BORING ones you bought from all these different theatre firms:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n So whether or not you\u2019ve donated to a not-for-profit earlier than, or this isn\u2019t one thing you\u2019re used to conceiving of, it\u2019s a good time to consider supporting Griffin<\/a>. Truly\u2014it makes a giant distinction. We are, and have at all times been, a small firm. Our theatre is intimate, our ticket costs are low, our programming is dangerous\u2014and that is precisely how we prefer it. But it additionally signifies that we want assist from donors, to ensure we don\u2019t have to begin commissioning jukebox musicals based mostly on the discography of <\/span>Scandal\u2019us.<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n With the backing of individuals such as you, our influence may be very actual and astonishingly massive. You\u2019ve seen this writ giant prior to now few months alone: <\/span>Dylan Van Den Berg<\/span><\/b>\u2019s win of the NSW Premier\u2019s Literary Awards for <\/span>Whitefella Yella Tree<\/span><\/i>\u2026 Oliver Twist<\/strong>\u2019s <\/span>Jali <\/span><\/i>opening at Soho Theatre\u2026 Suzie Miller<\/strong>\u2019s <\/span>Prima Facie<\/span><\/i> making waves on Broadway (and changing into necessary viewing for top court docket judges in Northern Ireland!). All of those tasks had been made potential, indirectly or one other, by the group of donors and supporters who give to Griffin presently of 12 months<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n Philanthropic assist additionally signifies that we will proceed to facilitate main Australian applications and awards like our prestigious Griffin Award<\/a> (shoutout to the Copyright Agency\u2019s Cultural Fund<\/strong>, our fantastic benefactor for this one!). I’m so thrilled to announce the shortlist for the 2023 Griffin Award!\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Your Name<\/em> by Kate Bubalo<\/strong> Each of those performs shocked, moved and gripped me in vastly other ways and all will probably be revealed at our annual Griffin Award ceremony, which this 12 months is happening on Sunday 23<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0<\/strong>July<\/span><\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n\n
<\/strong>Animal<\/em> by Cassie Hamilton
<\/strong>I’m Kegu <\/em>by Wendy Mocke
<\/strong>Christ Is Back<\/em> by Laurence Rosier Staines
<\/strong>Goodbye Eli Anderson <\/em>by Grace Wilson<\/strong><\/p>\n