In Conversation

How do you get your show on stage in Australia? Start here.

If you’re a writer, composer, producer, or performer trying to get new work made and seen in Australia, this is the panel you don’t want to miss.

Hosted by Hayes Theatre Co’s Artistic Directors Richard Carroll and Victoria Falconer, this free event brings together a panel of influential Artistic Directors from leading theatre companies across the country for an open conversation about programming, artistic decision-making, and the evolving landscape of Australian theatre.

You’ll get rare access to the people who shape what gets seen on our stages — and hear directly from them about what they look for in new work, how projects get selected, what excites them right now, and how independent artists and producers can build relationships with companies of all sizes.

Expect a candid, generous and practical conversation filled with personal experiences, expert advice, and real talk about the joys and challenges of leading artistic vision in Australia today.

Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take your work to the next level, this is a chance to better understand the industry — and the gatekeepers — from the inside.

Full panel line-up to be announced soon. Entry is free, but spaces are limited.