The biggest behavioural mistake leaders make in our industry is micromanagement.  Nothing destroys confidence and motivation faster than having someone standing over your  shoulder, questioning every step you take. I have always found that some of my best teachers  were my worst managers—not because they lacked knowledge, but because they struggled to let  go of

I remember standing in the wings during a tech rehearsal years ago, watching a particularly complex scene change unfold with unnerving smoothness. Cues were called, set pieces flew in, actors hit their marks, and the whole thing was over in forty-five seconds of choreographed silence. The director leaned over to the producer and whispered, “Well,

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

In this episode of the StageLync podcast, I sit down with DEI leader Donna Walker-Kuhne for a thoughtful and honest conversation about what real cultural change looks like in the arts and entertainment industry. We talk about everything from educating future Broadway producers to navigating difficult conversations around race, privilege, and inclusion in a way

Exploring modern parenthood and allyship, new musical Raising Gays launches in the West End this July with a special concert reading at the Garrick Theatre. Blending sharp comedy with emotional insights and soaring new music, this vibrant new show asks what it means to support the people you love when you don’t always have the

This summer, Pleasance returns to the heart of the Fringe. From global comedy heavyweights to first-time performers, intimate new writing to large-scale spectacle, a further 95 shows announced today expand a programme that reflects the range and energy of the festival. Across comedy, theatre and family work, returning favourites sit alongside bold debuts, while anniversary