Performance Space
Performance Space, later Performance Space at Carriageworks, is an arts organisation based in Sydney, Australia, that develops and presents interdisciplinary arts and experimental theatre.
History
[edit]Performance Space was established in 1983 in a venue in Cleveland St, Redfern (known as Cleveland Street Performance Space from 1980 until 1983[1]), with Christopher Allen as its manager.[2][3] The building was formerly the State Rail Authority Trade Union Dance Hall.[4][5]
In April 1987, the newly-formed performance group The Sydney Front performed Waltz, composed by Sarah de Jong, directed by Nigel Kellaway, and featuring Roz Hervey, at the Performance Space.[6]
In 2007 the Performance Space moved to the Carriageworks contemporary multi-arts centre,[7] when the company became known as Performance Space at Carriageworks.[8]
The original venue became known as 199 Cleveland Street Theatre between 2007 and 2013, and has also been referred to as Giant Dwarf Theatre and Old Performance Space.[1]
Description
[edit]Performance Space develops and presents interdisciplinary arts and experimental theatre.[9]
As of November 2024[update] the CEO is Vanessa Lloyd and Kate Britton is the artistic director.[10]
Performance Space is a member of the advocacy organisation Contemporary Art Organisations Australia.[11]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Performance Space". AusStage. Retrieved 29 November 2024.
- ^ "Christopher Allen", interview by Margaret Throsby, Radio National, 18 April 2015
- ^ Matthew Westwood (1 July 2022). "Critic in the frame". The Australian. p. 14. Retrieved 1 July 2022.
- ^ Low, Lenny Ann (19 November 2013). "Performance Space to celebrate 30th birthday in customary style". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 16 November 2018.
- ^ "Anything goes". The Sydney Morning Herald. 5 November 2004. Retrieved 16 November 2018.
- ^ "Waltz". AusStage. Retrieved 29 November 2024.
- ^ "About Us". performancespace.com.au. Retrieved 9 March 2021.
- ^ "Performance Space at CarriageworksAusStage". AusStage. Retrieved 29 November 2024.
- ^ "About Us". Performance Space. Retrieved 29 November 2024.
- ^ "Team". Performance Space. Retrieved 29 November 2024.
- ^ "Contemporary Arts Organisations Australia". CAOA. Retrieved 29 November 2024.