A bit about me
"Challenge expectations, build stronger organisations and tap into new audiences"
Theatre Director
I grew up in, married into and raised a family in the 'creative life'. My husband is an orchestral musician and woodwind specialist; I work with arts organisations and performers and, for over 35 years, we've made choices based on being full time creatives. It's not easy but I wouldn't want anything else.
Fifteen years ago, my husband Geoffrey and I founded the Inspire! Project, connecting instrumental music students with large community orchestras, making quality orchestral concerts accessible to families. That project is now managed by The Queensland Wind Orchestra.
For eight years I served on the board of one of Queensland's largest community theatre organisations, helping them develop their brand. They were fortunate to enjoy considerable financial and volunteer resources but I knew this was an anomaly in the community.
Many years ago, after a challenging directorial experience with a regional community arts organisation, I realised there was a disconnect between what passionate theatre leaders wanted and what they were able to achieve with very limited resources. I began my blog, ‘An Idiot On Stage’, as a way of encouraging community theatre leaders and challenging ‘what had always been done’.
As Artistic Director of a new artistic organisation in Brisbane, Honour Productions, I'm working to create a culture that responds to the individual artist.
With a professional background developing brands and building audiences for performing arts organisations and individuals, I’m not here to help you post some content on social media. I want to challenge your expectations, help you build a stronger organisation for your members, and tap into new audiences that love what you do.
Let’s make community theatre more accessible, encouraging and sustainable.
Carousel (2010)
The Phantom of the Opera (2014)
How to Succeed In Business Without Really Trying (2016) - REVIEW
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (2017) - REVIEW
Chicago (2018)
Mamma Mia (2021)
It Shoulda Been You (2022) - REVIEW
The Music Man (2023) - REVIEW
FUN HOME (2024) Qld professional premiere
Reviews - Stage Whispers, Stage Buzz Brisbane, Backstreet Brisbane, Nothing Ever Happens in Brisbane, Theatre Travels, Absolute Theatre,