Please confirm your humanity
Have you seen the film ‘Arrival‘? I saw it the day before Donald Trump’s inauguration on the anniversary of JFK’s assassination and the launch of... Read More
What’s your story?
How is 2016 going for you? What stories have you told? Heard? Read? Maybe you’re the central character of someone else’s story? Or, maybe you... Read More
Replacement therapy
On first meeting HE said to HER: “Have you always had short hair? Most of my girlfriends have had long hair. It’s a thing of... Read More
2015 – A year of storytelling
Since I started PUMP Theatre in August 2012, the issue of domestic violence is now being talked about in the media in Australia, and hopefully... Read More
Director’s notes 9 – Sustaining passion in the production phase
Happy Sunday! I usually don’t post notes on a Sunday – however, I have a little more time today than I have during the week. ... Read More
Director’s notes 8 – Kick start their hearts!
One of the aims of performance is to take the audience into an experience or a story. This is different watching TV at resting heart... Read More
Directors Notes 7 – Good theatre means great teamwork!
Hi Everyone It’s been a while since I’ve written, so here we go. Group dynamics are so important when choosing an ensemble to collaborate on... Read More
Director’s notes 6 – Why PUMP Theatre?
In Australia there is an ongoing war between the value of sport and the value of the arts. So I wanted to create an identity... Read More
Director’s notes 5 – Why domestic violence?
People often ask me why I have chosen domestic violence as my area of interest. They also ask me if SNUG|VENT is my story retold.... Read More