The Seaborn, Broughton & Walford Foundation

06/04/2026

06/04/2026

01/03/2026

A warm, wonderful friend whose gentle presence and strength shone through all her much-loved, greatly-valued roles on stage, film and television. Many of us will be lifting a glass in gratitude every time we visit the Ensemble Theatre and its very special (Lorraine) Bayly's Restaurant. We'll look out on beautiful harbour, on the ever-changing play of light on the water, and recall, with gratitude, the pivotal part she played, while still a student of Hayes Gordon, in transforming the old Kirribilli boatshed into the 'iconic' venue it is to-day. ❤️

We are saddened to learn of the passing of the legendary Australian actress Lorraine Bayly AM who graced stage and screen for over six decades, including here at the Royal in The Season at Sarsaparilla (1963), Mary, Mary (1963-1964), Chase Me, Comrade (1965), Calendar Girls (2010, pictured), and When Dad Married Fury (2012). Our thoughts are with her loved ones at this time.

Photo: Robert Wallace / Wallace Media Network / Alamy

22/01/2026

14/01/2026

Local theatre project heads to Northern Ireland for residency, workshops, and a staged reading at the Northern Ireland Science Festival.

12/01/2026

HAPPY NEW YEAR to all the generous Friends and supporters of the Seaborn, Broughton & Walford Foundation. We sincerely hope that 2026 will be a year of peaceful 'sweet harmony', abundant creativity and countless splendid performances. It will be a landmark 40th Anniversary year for the Foundation. Established in 1986 by our deeply-respected theatre-loving founding President and patron, Dr Rodney Seaborn AO OBE (1912-2008) the Foundation has dedicated its efforts to honouring his legacy by assisting the performing arts in Australia for 40 years. To become a Foundation Friend, to support the performing arts and to receive information on the Foundation's activities and events, or to arrange a gift subscription - $11 (annual) $77 (Life),email: [email protected]
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23/11/2025

Congratulations to all Grant recipients and RSPA winner Elaine Acworth. Another splendid S,B&W Foundation event at the end of a busy year supporting the performing arts in Australia. 2026 will be our 40th Anniversary year !

Seventeen performers and companies to benefit; Brisbane's Elaine Acworth wins the Rodney Seaborn Playwrights Award.

22/11/2025

29/08/2025

LAST CHANCE for applications:
Individuals may apply for grants up to $10,000 | Companies may apply for grants up to $50,000.
Closing time & date for submissions is 5 pm EST, Saturday 30th August 2025.

For more information and to submit an application, please visit: https://www.sbwfoundation.com

29/08/2025

The Seaborn, Broughton & Walford Foundation welcomes applications for financial assistance from both performing arts companies and from individual performing artists.

Individuals may apply for grants up to $10,000.
Companies may apply for grants up to $50,000.

Applications will open on Monday 28 April 2025.
Closing time & date for submissions is 5 pm EST, Saturday 30th August 2025.

The decision of the Board will be embargoed until the successful applicants have been privately notified in late October/early November 2025 and publicly announced on Thursday 20 November 2025.

Please visit the website for further information - https://www.sbwfoundation.com

28/08/2025

Submissions due on Saturday.....
The Seaborn, Broughton & Walford Foundation welcomes applications for financial assistance from both performing arts companies and from individual performing artists.
Closing time & date for submissions Saturday 30th August 2025 at 5 pm EST
Please visit the website for further information - https://www.sbwfoundation.com