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]
^Milne, Geoffrey (2004). Theatre Australia (un)limited: Australian Theatre Since the 1950s. Rodopi. p. 228. ISBN 9042009306. Retrieved 13 June 2016.
^Milne, Geoffrey (2004). Theatre Australia (un)limited: Australian Theatre Since the 1950s. Rodopi. pp. 295–296. ISBN 9042009306. Retrieved 13 June 2016.
^Burchall, Greg (29 January 2009). "New name (sort of) and new mission for Theatre Works". The Age.
^"Daniel Clarke: We are interested in original ideas. Big ideas". Daily Review. Retrieved 22 January 2014.
^"Theatre Works announces new General Manager". Australian Arts Review. 29 September 2017. Retrieved 29 August 2019.
^"Bryce Ives announced as new Artistic Director of Theatre Works". Australian Arts Review. 9 May 2018. Retrieved 22 July 2018.
^"Daniel Clarke farewells Theatre Works for new role at Arts Centre Melbourne". Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 23 October 2015.
^"John Sheedy appointed chief executive of Theatre Works". Sydney Morning Herald. 16 February 2016. Retrieved 29 August 2019.
^"John Sheedy to leave Theatre Works". Australian Arts Review. 2 December 2017. Retrieved 29 August 2019.
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