Creator, performer and producer behind Singing Swallows (23 June – 4 July), Romi Kupfer provides an insight into her process of creating an intimate theatre show that connects young people with those who went through the Holocaust. Q: How did the idea behind Singing Swallows come about? A: As Jewish woman and third generation Holocaust […]
In Conversation with Julian Dibley-Hall
Associate Artist alumni Julian Dibley-Hall returns to Theatre Works next month with Jules Allen’s new play BETTY. Julian reflects on his first read, his discovery process of the play with Jules and Iris Walshe-Howling and how humour is a healing force in this play. Q: Can you tell us about your initial response when […]
In conversation with Jules Allen
Ahead of the world premiere season of Betty (9-19 June), we caught up with playwright Jules Allen about her latest work and her approach to exploring a topic often not spoken about: caregiving for a parent with dementia. Q: As a motivational speaker, often tackling topics about sexual harassment, abuse, bullying and discrimination, how did […]
Artist Profile – Alanah Guiry (Associate Artists)
Introduce yourself! Hi! I’m Alanah – a Melbourne based director, theatre-maker, and sometimes visual artist. I am the artistic director of Rotten Honey Productions as well as an Associate Artist and She-Writes dramaturge here at Theatre Works. Tell us about your artistic origins I’ve tried on lots of different hats when it comes to artistic […]
Artist Profile – Liam Maguire (Associate Artists)
Introduce yourself! Hey! I’m Liam Maguire and I’m a playwright, director, performer and all round theatre fan. Tell us about your artistic origins I grew up with three older siblings who perpetually excluded me from their lounge-room theatre because I could never stick to a script. I think that resentment really drove me to want […]
Writer Wednesday – Maja Amanita
Writer Wednesday is back! This week we speak to Maja Amanita, part of last year’s She is Vigilante writing program and a member of the 2020 She Writes collective. How would you describe your writing? “Generally speaking, my writing style is poetic and impressionistic. For the page whether it’s for poetry, prose or spoken word, […]
Artist Profile – Roxana Paun Trifan (Associate Artists)
Introduce yourself! I am a Melbourne based theater and film practitioner born in Romania, and a Theatre Works Associate Artist. I have had an extensive career in European theatre and film, and recently in Melbourne, working with Eugenio Barba, John Strasberg, Rosella Falk, Carlo Mazzacuratti, Andrei Serban, Robert Reid and Alex Menglet among others. I […]
Artist Profile – Amy May Nunn (Associate Artists)
Introduce yourself! Hey, my name is Amy May Nunn, and I’m a Melbourne based poet, playwright, director and sometimes performer, originally from the UK. I’m also the artistic director of my company Dirty Pennies Theatre Project. Tell us about your artistic origins Growing up severely dyslexic meant that I couldn’t really access the written word […]
Artist Profile – Stéphanie Ghajar (Associate Artists)
Introduce yourself! I am Stéphanie Ghajar. I am a director and dramaturge for film and theatre, and since 2019, for livestream shows too. I have worked both behind the scenes and centerstage, whether performing or with creatives and crew on film sets, and for numerous theatres and venues in Australia and internationally. Tell us about your artistic origins Professionally, […]
Writer Wednesday – India Alessandra
This Writer Wednesday, India Alessandra tells us about the evolution of her writing, her new sci-fi work-in-development and what she’s learned from the She Writes Collective! How would you describe your writing? “A work in progress. My work continues to evolve in both craft and themes as I continue to explore and play. I tend […]