Webinar #57 | Luke Kerridge - Reimagining Stories on Stage and Page

From page to stage and back again.

Join Theatre Maker Luke Kerridge as he shares insights into the adaptation process from two unique perspectives: 

Firstly, the creative journey behind HOUSE, an original theatre production for children, and its subsequent transformation into a beautifully crafted picture book. 

And then Luke will also delve into the process of bringing Shaun Tan's beloved picture book Cicada to life as a powerful stage production. 

This webinar offers a fascinating exploration of the creative process, the art of telling complex stories to children, and the reimagining of stories across different media.

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Luke Kerridge is an award-winning theatre maker and director. Formerly the Artistic Director of Barking Gecko Theatre in Perth and Artistic Associate at both St Martins Youth Arts Centre in Melbourne and Shopfront Arts Co-op in Sydney, Luke has created and directed productions for leading theatre companies and youth arts organisations across Australia.

His notable works include Night Night (The Last Great Hunt/Perth Festival), CICADA (Barking Gecko/Sydney Theatre Company), The Great Un-Wondering of Wilbur Whittaker (Barking Gecko), HOUSE (Barking Gecko/Perth Festival), and the Helpmann Award-winning Bambert’s Book of Lost Stories. Luke's work has earned numerous accolades, including a Drama Victoria Award, a Green Room Award, a Sydney Theatre Award, and a prestigious Helpmann Award. 

In 2025, Luke will embark on a Churchill Fellowship to study leading global practices in immersive theatre for children. He will also participate in the ASSITEJ Directors Exchange in Germany as Australia’s national delegate.