Directing, Writing and Dramaturgy for the Contemporary Theatre: A Conversation

Directing, Writing and Dramaturgy are integral to VCA Theatre: As an institution, how do we foster contemporary practice and new ideas within the local and international theatre ecology?

This event is a panel discussion featuring VCA Theatre's Chris Mead, Kat Henry, Sarah Woodland and Raimondo Cortese to engage issues around skills development and industry awareness, dramaturgy, artistic collaboration, national and international networking, community-based work and contemporary practices. 

The discussion aims at creating an in-depth perspective of writing and directing for theatre within Melbourne, as well as creating strategies for the development of new work within a global context in a post pandemic environment.

This is a free event – refreshments will be provided.

Registration

Tickets for this panel discussion are free but registration is required via Humanitix.

Registered attendees who find they are no longer able to attend are encouraged to cancel their ticket via Humanitix or contact fineartsmusic-tickets@unimelb.edu.au so that we can release those tickets for other patrons to book.

Venue

This panel discussion takes place in the Founders Gallery (Room 102), located on level 1 of the Elisabeth Murdoch Building. Please meet VCA Theatre staff at the St Kilda Road Entrance to be admitted to the space. There are both stairs and a ramp available to access the the building.

Sign Up 

Stay up to date with key dates and information regarding your course of interest by subscribing to our study updates via the relevant link: Directing, Dramaturgy, Writing.

PARKING

The City of Melbourne has recently changed the parking restrictions around the Southbank Campus. Parking control hours are now expanded to 7am–10pm, seven days per week, and are capped at three hours. A $2-per-hour fee after 7pm is also now in place. There is no change to the $4-per-hour peak rate between 7am–7pm. Parking inspectors are regularly in the area fining drivers who overstay their meter, so we encourage everyone to be aware and avoid an expensive fine. More information. 

ACCESSIBILITY

All venues at the Southbank campus are wheelchair accessible. To read more about access services available at our venues, please visit:  https://finearts-music.unimelb.edu.au/access-our-events.  

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

• Please stay home if you feel unwell, even with mild symptoms. Face masks are welcome in all settings for community and personal safety.  
• In order to account for drop-off in attendance, we overbook a select number of free events at the Faculty. If you have not arrived by the start of the performance, your ticket may be released to any waiting patrons at the door. Please arrive at the venue at least 15 minutes before the performance to secure your seat.  
• Admission to any of our concerts and events is strictly at the discretion of Front of House. We have zero tolerance for any disrespectful behaviour.

Image: Hibernation, directed by Maude Davey. Image by Gregory Lorenzutti, 2024.