Theatre Works Explained
Theatre Works is a theatre venue, presenter and producer of independent theatre in St Kilda, Melbourne.
Theatre Works was founded as Theatreworks, a theatre company, in 1980 by a group of young graduates from the Victorian College of the Arts including Hannie Rayson, Caz Howard, Paul Davies and Peter Summerfield.[1] In the mid-1980s, the theatre company moved to the former Christ Church Parish Hall in Acland Street, St Kilda and the hall was renovated as a 146-seat theatre.[2]
Its name was changed to Theatre Works in 2009.[3] In recent years, Theatre Works has focussed on presenting and supporting independent theatre productions across a range of theatrical genres.[4]
The company is currently headed by Dianne Toulson, general manager (2017–present).[5]
Recent leadership has included Artistic Director's Bryce Ives (2018-19), John Sheedy (2016–17), and Daniel Clarke (2012-2015).[6] [7] [8] [9]
Notes and References
- Book: Milne. Geoffrey. Theatre Australia (un)limited: Australian Theatre Since the 1950s. 2004. Rodopi. 228. 9042009306. 13 June 2016.
- Book: Milne. Geoffrey. Theatre Australia (un)limited: Australian Theatre Since the 1950s. 2004. Rodopi. 295–296. 9042009306. 13 June 2016.
- News: Burchall. Greg. New name (sort of) and new mission for Theatre Works. The Age. 29 January 2009.
- Web site: Daniel Clarke: We are interested in original ideas. Big ideas.. Daily Review. 22 January 2014.
- Web site: Theatre Works announces new General Manager. 2017-09-29. Australian Arts Review. en-AU. 2019-08-29.
- News: Bryce Ives announced as new Artistic Director of Theatre Works. 2018-05-09. Australian Arts Review. 2018-07-22. en-AU.
- Web site: Daniel Clarke farewells Theatre Works for new role at Arts Centre Melbourne. Sydney Morning Herald. October 23, 2015.
- Web site: John Sheedy appointed chief executive of Theatre Works. 2016-02-16. Sydney Morning Herald. 2019-08-29.
- Web site: John Sheedy to leave Theatre Works. 2017-12-02. Australian Arts Review. en-AU. 2019-08-29.
