Not in Print: playwrights off script - on inspiration, process and theatre itself

Recorded at the Currency Press Festival of Playwrights 2025

SHARING CULTURE VIA THE STAGE: Following on from Jordan Shea's Keynote asking 'What is an Australian play?', this panel examines what it means to share culture on stage. How generous should we be when it comes to sharing our culture, particularly when it's not just our own stories at stake, but our community's? What are the considerations and responsibilities when we represent our community on the stage? And why do we do it?

FEATURING: Chenturan Aran, Joanne Kee, and Tracey Rigney

CHAIR: Courtney Stewart

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PLAYWRIGHT CRUSH 2: Jules Orcullo and Michelle Law

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WRITERS VS AI: What is the point of having a humanities degree if AI can do the job? But what about creatives with budget restrictions who are using AI to support their work? The rise of AI and how it affects our work and lives is an urgent conversation. This panel explores the ethical and legal challenges of AI. 

FEATURING: Lucy Hayward, Matthew Ngamurarri Heffernan, and Claire Pullen

CHAIR: Alana Valentine

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FEMINIST VOICES: More women and non-binary artists are now in key creatives roles where they are not just participating, but leading, innovating, and redefining what theatre can be. As playwrights, directors, dramaturgs and producers, their perspectives and contributions are transforming the Australian cultural landscape. But what has it taken to get here? And how do we continue opening up new doors for future generations?

FEATURING: Amy Sole, Courtney Stewart, and Laneikka Denne

CHAIR: Mary Rachel Brown

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ADAPTING FOR THE STAGE: What makes the classics so tempting to reimagine? And how do playwrights manage the balancing act of putting their own stamp on it while remaining faithful to the spirit of the original? Join the brave playwrights who take on the classics as they explore why these centuries-old plays are still relevant.

FEATURING: Wesley Enoch, Virginia Gay, and Damien Ryan

CHAIR: Eamon Flack

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