Vitalstatistix (arts organisation) explained

Vitalstatistix, formerly Vitalstatistix National Women's Theatre, is a women's theatre company based in Port Adelaide, South Australia.

History

Vitalstatistix was founded in 1984 by artists Roxy Bent, Ollie Black and Margie Fisher. It was originally based in the old Holden factory in Port Adelaide, but since 1992 has been housed in the heritage-listed Waterside Workers Hall.[1]

It became known an Australia's most prolific full-time professional women's theatre company[2] [3] and was instrumental in the development of many female directors, actors, writers and designers.[4]

Events and people

The organisation is well-known for multidisciplinary annual arts event, Adhocracy.[5]

Notable artists/groups who have worked with Vitalstatistix include Melbourne-based experimental theatre company The Rabble,[6] Australia's only youth Indigenous performing arts company, Kurraru;[7] Australian playwright Finegan Kruckemeyer, documentary theatre maker Roslyn Oades; former artistic director of State Theatre Company of South Australia, Rosalba Clemente; and former artistic director Catherine Fitzgerald.[8]

Recognition

It received South Australian Ruby Awards in the 2014 Innovation category for Adhocracy[9] and a 2018 award for Outstanding Contribution by an Organisation or Group.[10]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Vital recipe for 30 years' success. 2014-11-05. www.adelaidenow.com.au. en. 2018-12-20.
  2. Book: Milne, Geoffery. Theatre Australia (un)limited: Australian Theatre Since the 1950s. Rodopi . 2004. 978-9042009301. Amsterdam ; New York, N.Y. 284.
  3. Book: The Cambridge Guide to Theatre. registration. 64. Vitalstatistix .. Banham. Martin . Brandon. James. 1995-09-21. Cambridge University Press. 9780521434379. en.
  4. Book: Webby, Elizabeth. The Cambridge Companion to Australian Literature. 2000-08-21. Cambridge University Press. 9781139825993. en.
  5. Web site: Shadow boxing with illusions. 2019-01-20.
  6. Web site: Coming Soon: A Feminist Reimagining of Joan of Arc to Hit the Stage in Adelaide. Broadsheet. en. 2018-12-20.
  7. Book: Street, Mark . Art for Peace . Cantwell . Terry . . 2024 . 9781923042476 . South Australia.
  8. Web site: On the Couch with Catherine Fitzgerald. 2013-11-08. Australian Arts Review. en-AU. 2018-12-20.
  9. Web site: And the Nominees areā€¦2014 Ruby Awards Shortlist Announced Arts South Australia. arts.sa.gov.au. 2018-12-20.
  10. Web site: 2018 Ruby Awards winners. 2018-12-03. The Adelaide Review. en-AU. 2018-12-20.