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Sarah Goodes is an Award-winning Australian theatre director recognized for bringing over 17 new Australian works to the mainstage. Sarah directed the acclaimed sell out production of JULIA starring Justine Clarke for Sydney Theatre Company which toured Nationally. Her production of Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf, starring Kat Stewart, sold out at Red Stitch Theatre, transferred to The Comedy Theatre in 2024 and is a part of Sydney Theatre Companies 2025 season.

In 2025 she will direct the world premiere of Joanna Murray Smiths adaptation of The Talent Mr Ripley at the Sydney Theatre Company staring Will McDonald.

Sarah was awarded a Helpmann Award for Best Director on The Children in 2018 where the production won 3 awards for Best Direction, Best Production, Best Actor.

Sarah was the Associate Artistic Director at Melbourne Theatre Company for 5 years where she worked closely with writers on instigating and developing new work. Some of these included SUNDAY by Anthony Weigh staring Nikki Shiels, the original production of Virginia Gay’s Cyrano, Golden Shield by Anchuli Felicia King and Arbus & West by Stephen Sewell.

As a Resident Director at Sydney Theatre Company, she directed the world premier of Joanna Murray Smiths play Switzerland – now a major film starring Helen Mirren. She directed The Hanging by Angela Betzien, Battle of Waterloo by first time playwright Kylie Coolwell and The Splinter by Hilary Bell.

Sarah’s other directing credits include The Weekend adapted from the novel by Charlotte Wood by Sue Smith and The Sugar House by Alana Valentine (Belvoir).

Sarah instigated the production of Big Name No Blanket – the story of the Warumpi Band with the bands family and helped steer it over 6 years with the Ilbijerri Theatre company to its premier production as part of the 2024 Sydney Festival. It is still on tour around the country

Sarah did her Postgraduate in Theatre Directing at VCA and undergraduate at UNSW and University California San Diego. She is completing a Masters of Screen Business at ATFRS.

Sheridan is an award-winning writer and director, graduating from NIDA in 2006.

Sheridan wrote and starred in the musical Songs for the Fallen, which won Best Musical at the New York Music Theatre Festival in 2015, and a Green Room Award for Best Artist. It went onto have seasons in Sydney, Brisbane, Auckland Festivals, and Arts Centre Melbourne.

In 2022 Sheridan directed 44 Sex Acts in One Week which has just completed an Edinburgh Festival season, and the new Australian musical Dubbo Championship Wrestling for the Hayes Theatre, earning a best director nomination at the Sydney Theatre Awards.

Sheridan also collaborated with the UK cult band The Tiger Lillies on Cockatoo Island for the Biennale of Sydney, and was a member of the Griffin Theatre Studio, which culminated in her developing and directing Nosferatutu, touring Griffin Theatre, Glenn Street, and Adelaide Festival.

Sheridan was commissioned by Kate Cebrano to direct The Reg Livermore Retrospective for Adelaide Cabaret Festival. She directed Blueberry Play by Ang Collins at Griffin Theatre’s BATCH festival, and a return season for Red Line Theatre.

Sheridan wrote the highly acclaimed musical adaptation of Miles Franklin’s My Brilliant Career for Melbourne Theatre Company, and was awarded the 2022 Create NSW Music Theatre Fellowship to develop The Flash Mob, a musical chronicling the rebellious and resilient ladies of Cascades Female Factory in 1830s Van Diemen’s Land.

Her latest work is A MODEL MURDER cabaret, which she wrote and directed, commissioned by the 2024 Sydney Festival.

Sheridan is an accomplished stage and screen actress, recently appearing to acclaim in A Street Car Named Desire at The Old Fitz Theatre. She also won Best Actress at the Sydney Theatre Awards for her performance in the premiere production of Prima Facie. Sheridan has appeared in The Twelve, Rake, All Saints, and Doctor Blake Murder Mysteries.

Glenn has enjoyed a rich and colourful 25 year career in the Australian music industry. Guitarist, composer, arranger and musical director – his musical journey has delivered more twists and turns than the rugged coastlines of his island home, Tasmania. Throughout the years he has collaborated and performed alongside Australia’s premier artists: iOTA, Chris Cheney, Prinnie Stevens, Bobby Fox, Phil Jamieson, Sarah McLeod, David Campbell, Don Walker, Marcia Hines and Tina Arena to name a few.

His foray into music theatre began with the original Australian production of Jersey Boys followed by Richard O’Brien’s legendary Rocky Horror. Other shows of note have been Blood Brothers, The Fantasticks, B-Girl, and Summer Rain. As musical director, Glenn brought the punk ethos of Green Day’s American Idiot to the nation as well as developing the new Australian musical Dubbo Championship Wrestling, co-arranging with long time friend and musical ally Joe Accaria to produce one of the most exciting scores in contemporary Australian music theatre.

Teaming up with writer James Millar he has composed the music for the upcoming musical Lil Elvis Jones and The Truckstoppers, a staged version of the 90s Australian kids animation. He is also currently under commission from Melbourne Theatre Company alongside actor/writer/director/disobedient woman Sheridan Harbridge to create a new work based on the Female Factories in Tasmania.

Somehow Glenn also finds the time to perform in the critically acclaimed and award-winning show Paul McDermott Plus One, a musical comedy project with legendary Australian comedian Paul McDermott (Doug Anthony All Stars, Good News Week).

Glenn still loves to let loose on his guitar and performs with the CCEntertainment shows: “Whole Lotta Love” Led Zeppelin Celebration and “One Of These Nights” and Eagles Celebration. However it is work on “The Great Gig In The Sky” where his love of Pink Floyd shines and culminates in a 15 minute guitar solo.

Glenn’s unique abilities and diverse skill set mean his imagination and creativity are always in demand and the future holds many opportunities as he continues to explore the musical landscape.

Diana Glenn is an acclaimed Australian actress and recent producer with 30 years of experience in the screen industry. Her distinguished career spanning television, film, and stage. Best known for her leading roles in Carla Cametti PD, Satisfaction, and The Secret Life of Us, Diana has built an extensive screen portfolio, including The Slap, Jack Irish, Secrets and Lies, Bad Behaviour, and In Our Blood. Her feature film credits include Black Water, Oyster Farmer, Somersault, Lone Wolf, and the upcoming Us.

Diana’s performance in The Slap earned her the prestigious AACTA Award for Best Supporting Actress in 2012.

In recent years, Diana has expanded into producing, demonstrating a keen eye for compelling storytelling and innovative screen projects. She was a recipient of the Gender Matters Initiative in 2013 and selected for Screen Australia’s Producer Placement with Northern Pictures in 2020, where she worked as an associate producer on Spreadsheet for Paramount Plus. Her producing portfolio also includes numerous commercials and branded content for a range of clients.

Diana has a Diploma in Scriptwriting from AFTRS and recently completed her Masters in Screen Business also at AFTRS.