Imagine being in total darkness, upside down, with your ears full of water. You cannot hear the music, you cannot see the floor, and you have lost all sense of up and down. You have exactly four seconds to find your partner’s hand and launch them toward the surface with the force of a catapult.

Discover opportunities on the StageLync Job Board and explore the latest jobs for Technical Directors. The StageLync Job Board is your go-to resource for connecting Technical Directors with dynamic roles in the performing arts. Whether you’re seeking your next opportunity or looking to hire a skilled professional, our platform streamlines the process to meet the

In this preview episode of the StageLync Podcast, I sit down with theatre director and artistic leader Andy Packer to reflect on the 20-year journey of Slingsby Theatre Company. What began as a small ensemble touring schools in South Australia has grown into an internationally recognised company performing across multiple continents. Andy shares the thinking

In this upcoming episode of the StageLync podcast, I speak with Melbourne-based creative director, strategist, and facilitator Erica McCalman about the evolving reality of Australia’s performing arts sector. Our conversation moves far beyond production roles and festivals, diving into how artists are navigating unstable careers, shifting cultural identities, and the deeper question of what it

Shoreditch Town Hall announces the return of Summer in The Ditch for 2026. Now a staple of the yearly programme in its third year, the festival will once again transform the venue’s basement space with a high energy home for a camp, queer and experimental line-up of shows that will run throughout July. The venue’s

Following its opening in Shanghai in 2016, Sleep No More, a co-production between SMG Live and Punchdrunk, quickly established itself as the must-see cultural experience in the city. Following ten years and 2670 performances the production will close on 30 August 2026. Having played to over 700,000 people and generated revenues of over 10 billion RMB, Sleep No