I am pretty chuffed to announce that I will be joining (it’s no drama) inclusive theatre’s Ensemble as an Arts Worker. (it’s no) drama is a physical theatre ensemble for people with and without disabilities living in South Gippsland. The ensemble explores ideas and stories that express diverse ways of seeing and being in the world. (it’s […]

I am thrilled to be collaborating with the (it’s no) drama inclusive theatre group, based in South Gippsland, on their next project: Real. Not Real. « A glimpse into the true and make-believe experiences that shape our thoughts, dreams and imagination. Featuring puppetry, film and live performance. » Mesley Hall, Leongatha, On Friday 29 March 2019 Project […]

FBA presents: Un Petit Chaperon Rouge  after Charles Perraut The Little Red Riding Hood is one of those stories, that shaped our culture. The French 17th century author Charles Perraut was the first to write a version of this folk tale. His story was intended to educate young girls about the danger of male predatory desires. In our version […]

HARD BOILED BUSH NOIR It’s not just the animals you need to fear in the bush. Three tales of ice crime in the out back. Directed by: Iris Gaillard Written by: Shane Grant Featuring: Miles Paras and Adam Mattaliano Set & Costume Design: Lara Week Lighting Design: Niklas Pajanti Sound Design: Joshua Trappett Photo credit: […]

WOMAN WITH TOMAHAWK It’s 1994, and a woman wielding a weapon is shot and killed by Victoria police.  How did it come to this? A young woman, struggling with the pain of her own life’s journey, hears the news report and mourns for the lost woman she never knew. She writes a song, and ponders. […]

Meet Jem and Max. Best mates from way back, fresh out of uni and reconnecting after two years apart – until Max dies in a car crash. But why should death get in the way of a good party? As wine is poured and pasta cooked, Jem and Dead Max swap in-jokes, high school crushes, […]

Have you ever experienced your body as a foreign land? What if your left and right sides started to behave independently and develop their own personality?                                 1987, Sarah was involved in a car accident that left her with a […]

HOT!HOT!HOT! is a contemporary, climate-responsive, performance and art festival launching in 2016, in Melbourne, Australia. A synthesis of the diverse: extreme, experimental, activist/academic, speculative/progressive; supported by a cast of collaborators HOT!HOT!HOT! has two core members: Tobias Manderson-Galvin and Dr Tom Payne. I’ll be directing TWENTY FIVE x ONE collective project by 25 writers on June 29, […]

In October 2015, I am very excited to be one of the 40 directors part of the first edition the Directors Lab: Melbourne, organised by Theatre Works and supported by Melbourne Festival and Melbourne University. For more info visit: http://directorslabmelbourne.org.au/2015-directors/