State Theatre Company South Australia’s Initiative for Emerging Local Talent
Through State Umbrella the Company selects one independent theatre production each year for special attention and support. The selected show is included in the State Theatre Company season brochure, provided with marketing support, set and costume construction labour, rehearsal support and artistic mentoring.
State Theatre Company sees the Umbrella program as an important element in the mentoring, promotion, and production of exciting independent theatre work in Adelaide.
Welcome The Bright World is our 2018 Umbrella production, a classic Australian play by Stephen Sewell returned to the stage for the first time in 35 years by emerging director Charles Sanders. The show will run at the Queen’s Theatre 20 September – 6 October.
State Umbrella projects so far include:
2017
Rabbits
By Emily Steel
Directed by Daisy Brown
2016
Red Sky Morning
By Tom Holloway
Created by Sarah Dunn
2015
Madame
Created by Torqueshow
Produced by Vitalstatistix and Torqueshow
2014
Between Two Waves
By Ian Meadows
Produced by Corey McMahon
2013
The Dark Room
By Angela Betzien
Produced by Flying Penguin Productions
If you wish to discuss potential future State Umbrella productions please contact Artistic Program Manager Shelley Lush.
